"I am extremely grateful for GiveDirectly, who has made a significant impact on my life. While I have received help in the past, the unconditional transfer I received from GiveDirectly surpassed everything I've experienced before. I have always prayed for a decent shelter, as my current home is small, made of grass, and in poor condition. I was worried that it might be destroyed by heavy rainfall. Due to my age and health concerns, I spend most of my time at home and engage in subsistence farming during planting season. I have always believed that having a decent home is good for my health, especially now that I am older. GiveDirectly fulfilled this long-awaited dream. When I received my first transfer, I knew instantly that I would use it to build a new iron-roofed house. I bought enough building materials to accomplish this, including 22 iron sheets, building poles, nails, and timber. It would have taken me years to accumulate the resources to build this house, but with the help of GiveDirectly, it was made possible. Now, I can enjoy a decent home in my old age. My son, who operates a motorcycle and provides taxi services, has been my support system, but he also has five children to care for, so building a house was not possible for him. With the new home, I don't have to worry about heavy rainfall, and I can live in peace. I also used a portion of the money to buy new clothes for myself, foodstuffs, and to made sure that my grandchildren did not go hungry."

"Bought a plot of land"

"I am grateful to GiveDirectly's generosity"

"In my opinion GiveDirectly does very well by giving us the cash unconditionally. I have made decisions that have left me happy. GiveDirectly has literally given me and my family life and I am so grateful for that. Once I achieve my goal of getting piped water in my compound, I will be the happiest person. It shall be a constant reminder of the support that we received from GiveDirectly."

"I first heard about Givedirectly from my neighbors, who said the money came from bad places. But I said I'd take the cash without hesitation because I have lots of problems and bills to pay. I was super happy when I got the money because it meant I could pay some bills. I felt blessed by God because if the money wasn't good, God wouldn't have let the company grow like this. When you go to other villages, keep helping people and tell them to use the money wisely, especially the youth who can do a lot with their energy unlike us older people."

"The support I received from GiveDirectly has had a positive impact on me. Receiving unconditional cash assistance allowed me to address my most pressing challenges effectively. What touched me the most was the follow-up from GiveDirectly officers. They made sure I received the support, used it wisely, and protected me from potential theft. Their dedication is truly admirable, and I hope they continue to help more people in need."

"I had always dreamt of building a larger house for my family. Ours was a small, one-roomed house separated by only curtains, where I resided with my husband and our 7 children, 5 of whom are attending school. This living situation proved uncomfortable as our children grew increasingly curious, potentially compromising the privacy essential for us as a couple. I therefore spent $250 of the 2nd transfer to complete our 3 roomed house that we had started building with the transfer. Additionally I used $80 to settle a school fees debt for the children, as there were instances when they were sent home due to unpaid. I spent the balance to buy food ensuring that my children did not go hungry. My ultimate aspiration was to provide my children with a comfortable and warm place to sleep, and with this objective realized, I am now a contented and joyous mother, leading a satisfied family life."

"I'm really happy and thankful for what Givedirectly did for me. With the money they gave me last time, I made my home safer by putting up a fence with barbed wire and metal wire. I needed this because hyenas kept coming in and attacking my goats. Before I got the money, they even killed four of them, which stressed me out because my goats are how I make money. Also, I used some of the money to pay £130 for my grandchild's school fees at Tenges secondary school. Usually, I sell my cows to pay for this. Lastly, I spent £140 on food. I used to sell goats to buy food and other things we need, but now I have 70 goats and 6 cows, so I'm keeping them and using the cash for our family of four, including me, my husband, and our two grandchildren."

"My current goal is to purchase a good-quality mattress to sleep on. Currently, I'm using mats, which do not provide a comfortable sleeping experience. To achieve this, I plan to save a portion of my transfers every month until I have enough to buy a mattress. Additionally, I intend to invest more in livestock, specifically goats and chickens. These animals are a reliable investment that can serve as a financial backup since I don't have a source of income. Furthermore, at my age, I cannot engage in laborious work. I presently own two goats and six chickens, and my objective is to purchase more livestock in the near future and beyond."

"Used all the money to build a new house. The house that we were staying in was so small and I decided to build a new house for myself. I am happy that the house is now completed."