"The support I received from GiveDirectly has truly transformed my life. It's not just different but better. The impact of their assistance has been profound, ushering in positive changes that have touched every aspect of my existence. I am sincerely grateful for the brighter outlook it has bestowed upon me.GiveDirectly's commitment to making a difference is nothing short of inspiring. I hope they continue their admirable mission of touching and improving even more lives."

"Upon receiving a recent transfer, I strategically allocated the funds for maximum impact. I invested $47 in buying chickens, knowing they multiply quickly and have a ready market. This not only provided a sustainable income source but also made them easily manageable. Wanting the best for my children, I spent $90 on new school bags and uniforms, replacing their old ones. Realizing the importance of self-sufficiency, I allocated $55 to invest in agriculture, specifically planting maize, ensuring a future harvest for sufficient food at my homestead. Prioritizing a basic need, I spent $150 on solar energy, upgrading from relying on phone lights. Showing compassion, I gave $80 to my husband for his first wife's food, acknowledging their dire situation. Finally, I used the remaining funds to buy myself a smartphone because I had given my husband the phone that I was given from GiveDirectly."

"Receiving the unconditional cash transfers was a lifeline that I never expected but desperately needed. The first thing that came to mind was the dire need for comfortable sleep, especially for my cowife and me. With $110, I managed to purchase two quality mattresses, bringing a tangible improvement to our nights. It was a simple yet profound luxury that we had long been deprived of. Sharing a home with my cowife became a bit more harmonious as we both sank into the softness of our new mattresses each night. The remaining funds were a beacon of hope for addressing the persistent issue of food insecurity that haunted our family. Knowing that the next harvest season was two months away, I diligently bought an abundance of foodstuffs. The relief was palpable, not only for my cowife and me but, more importantly, for our children. Their education had suffered due to hunger, missed classes, and distracted minds. Now, with the assurance of regular meals until the next harvest, I felt the weight of parental concern lift. My spouse, relying on the unpredictable income from the motorcycle taxi business, had been the sole breadwinner for our family of six. The unconditional cash transfers brought stability to our home, allowing us to focus on building a better future for our children without the constant worry of going to bed on an empty stomach."

"I was in my maize farm when the message about $200 from GiveDirectly popped up. It felt like a prayer answered because my maize needed fertilizer. Instantly, I knew what I had to do. I allocated $120 for the much-needed fertilizer, ensuring my crops would grow healthy and strong. Another immediate concern was clean water. Before, we used to drink water from the river, and it was affecting my four kids' health, causing illnesses like typhoid. So, I set aside $35 to buy clean water. It wasn't just about the crops; it was about the well-being of my family. The feeling was pure joy. It meant my farm would thrive, and my kids would have access to clean water, promoting good health. This unexpected support wasn't just money; it was a solution to two pressing challenges, making a tangible difference in our daily lives."

"Since I began getting transfers from GiveDirectly, the most significant change has been in our meals. Before, finding enough food was hard work and exhausting. Now, with the regular transfers, the burden of hunger has become smaller. I don't have to struggle so much just to make sure there's enough to eat. The impact goes beyond the table. The biggest change is the happiness in my family. As a single father with three kids, it's amazing to see how the atmosphere at home has shifted. The worry about where our next meal will come from has lessened, and that brings a lot of joy. It's not just about food; it's about the comfort and security that regular support has brought to our lives. With this help, our family is now happier, and that's a change I treasure every day."

"I was going for the burial, I stopped somewhere and checked the account and confirmed , I felt so happy and thanked God .the first thought was to buy land and construct ."

"As a newly married woman I know that I will grow my family and have children. I would want to have the financial capacity to take care of my family as it grows even as my husband provides. I decided on the grocery business as food is something people have all the time. I knew I would have business all year round and so I knew that was the best business to invest in. I plan to expand this business further using the Givedirectly transfers. I want to add more things so that in the process I can get to a point where I am selling most things."

"I have a grocery stall that I set up using Givediorectly transfers. My husband is a motorcycle rider. We make a decent living though not sufficient to take care of the roof that needed replacement. The house needed ten of the roof replaced and only 4 are replace that means we have 6 more to buy which will need approximately $60 to buy. My plan is to slowly buy this roofing sheets over a period of time and then repairing the roof entirely. I also have plans of starting a chicken business and I hope to use this transfers to also achieve this goal."

"My wife has been jobless and I have been the only one making an income. I used to get motorcycle riding jobs on casual basis but they did not pay much as most of the money I got went into paying the owner and fuelling. I wanted to buy my own motorcycle so as to reduce this expenses. I now own the motorcycle though on loan. I am now in the city running the business to make an income. I hope to be able to pay for the motorcycle fully from the proceeds of working with it while paying my savings group loan using the transfers."

"I have 8 children who are school going. This is a big number to manage with our finances as parents since our jobs/ business is unpredictable. I would want all of them to attend school and finish to a secondary level. I know that can only be made possible by increasing our income. We are starting a chicken business where we sell and buy chicken. I now have 15 chicken and this I hope to increase in number until I have more animals. I believe with this I will be able to increase my income and ensure I am able to take the children to school without a struggle."