""One of our sisters died? and as tradition demands, we were on the mat. While on the mat, some community members started announcing that GiveDirectly has sent their money. My phone was on charge in Zleh Town only the sim card was with me. I quickly sent my son to get my phone. When he brought the phone, he put the sim card in the phone, my message came as well. Even though we were mourning the death of our sister I was beey happy. I was happy because just few minutes before we started receiving alert from GiveDirectly my children were thrown out of school because I had mot pay their fees. I am a widow and depend only on local farming to sustain tmu children and I. When it was confirmed that I got the money from GiveDirectly I asked for excuse and went to Zleh Town to cash out the money to enable me pay my children's school fees amd buy their uniform and other school materials. materials"."

"Previously noted for its poverty, our region has improved. The majority of children were unoccupied, some had quit school to work irregular hours, and others had tiny homes with little bedding, but all of these things are now history thanks to the assistance. Giving us money with no limits and taking into account our locality in their assistance was wonderful of Give Directly."

"I spent $300 renovating my poor structured home. The roof was old and had numerous holes in it while the wall was constructed of mud. We could not afford a new house, so we were forced to remain there. We did not feel safe living in there because it had a reed door and it frequently rained. I'm happy that it now has a new face that is more safe, reliable, and decent thanks to the support. In addition, I had no consistent source of income; the only thing I could do was burn charcoal for sale, but the money I got from that was very little. As a result, I invested $130 to launch a small-scale business selling fuel, primarily to motorbike riders. Since then, our household's income has increased, and we no longer face financial hardship. The remaining $90 I used to buy groceries for my home."

"The Give Directly's consideration of diversity while enrolling people in the program, in my opinion, was motivating. The majority of individuals have improved their lives as a result of this and the freedom to spend the money however they considered fit. This can be seen by the percentage rise in school enrollment, new businesses, and improved housing."

""I was at my house by then, I have just woke up from bed when I noticed the message alert like a ringing tone. I hurriedly carried it to my son who is my helper on the program. When I was told it was a transfer from GiveDirectly, I broken down in joy of sorrow because I knew my prayer has come to an end to own a new house that is built with zinc roof. Immediately I received the cash transfer, my major focus was where to go and buy my zinc in order to have my house process being started"."

""The biggest difference this offer has made is setteling my one month due obligations and two months advanced payment of my due to my club and lastly, reduced the stress of paying school fees while also looking for food"."

""I never knew that I have even received money. It was my sister who even told me that I should check my Mobile Money account because she has received hers. Immediately I confirmed that it was true, we all started dancing with joy and happiness. After the dancing, I started thinking on the plan my husband and I have been having for months about building our own house. With the number of children we now have, it will be good we have our own place in order to avoid them causing problem in other people's places"."

""When I manage to complete the construction of my house and build a new house, my plan of living a conducive life and the avoidance of congestion whenever we have visitor will change. That will be one of the greatest differences we going to noticed"."

""My wife was sick and operated on at the hospital in Zwedru. We had gone for routine check-up when the cash assistance from GiveDirectly came into my phone. Though we were at the hospital, I was excited and greatly relieved because this money came in when I needed it the most. I broke the news to my wife and she too was overly excited. I think this timely assistance from GiveDirectly contributed to her speedy recovery. I am also a student trying to fimd school fees then this sickness got in. It affected my studies as well. However, with GiveDirectly 's assistance I am gaining my confidence. The very first thing I thought of was paying the hospital bills and buying enough medication for my wife"."

""To be true with you this money has made a lot of difference in my family's life. I have paid my debt, paid my children school fees and give my wife money to buy what she wants. Most importantly I am about to leave this old house, all because of GiveDirectly". I was never thinking about giving money to my wife but GiveDirectly made it possible"."