"I am living in a stick mudded structure that I have planned to plaster long time ago, but there was no financial power to do so. But now that I have started receiving money from Givedirectly, I am going to plaster my house and even get money to pay my son's school fees and buy his uniform, I know my life has changed for from bad to better. I am so excited and appreciate Givedirectly for this great help in my life and that of my family."

"When I withdraw my money I was able to buy a big mattress first. I bought one bundles of zinc for now. I paid my children school fees, I also used parts of the my transfer to paid the workmanship for the project."

"I was finding it very difficult in supporting my children, but for now that I have started receiving cash transfer from GiveDirectly I know that my life have changed for good because I am now coming to build my own house."

"GiveDirectly is doing well in every thing especially sending follow-up team to check on us so as to know how we are spending the money they are sending us. This is something very unprecedented, in my opinion."

""The money I noticed I have received such an amou t from GiveDirectly, I hurriedly went paying my daughter's tuition and settled other requirements"."

""I haven't spent my money yet, as my husband and I are planning to build house and establish a soap business. During so, it will reduce our problems. Right now to pay children school fees and also paying rent, it's costly looking at the living condition in Zwedru. So, accomplishing these plans will significantly impact our lives. It is due to lack of finance; that my husband and I have decided to live in the village while our children remain in the city to be educated""

""Since I received the transfer, I haven't withdrew the money yet as I am hopeful of receiving my next transfers, since my wife and I have planned to build a house with two bed rooms and a living place. I think with such plan, it will be of proud when such project is completed in order to serve my living and dwelling convenience""

"I was able to pay my children school fees and register them and save the remaining money for the purchasing of land in the city."

"I was so happy because it is an empowerment for me yo help my family and children"

"I felt very happy because its really helpful to us."