"As a mother of two, my greatest joy is witnessing my children receive a quality education and improve their lives. To ensure they can attend a good school, I am pursuing a college education in tailoring. My goal is to start my own tailoring business after graduation, which I believe will provide a better income for my family. Thanks to GiveDirectly's support, I am able to cover my school fees. Once I finish my studies, I intend to launch my business, and I am confident that the income I generate, along with these transfers, will significantly assist in purchasing building materials, enabling us to construct our dream house. Currently, we live with my mother-in-law because my spouse and I got married when he didn't have a house. With over a year remaining in my college education, I am focused on opening my business afterward. Once my spouse and I manage to build our dream house, I plan to invest in livestock, particularly goats, to further secure our financial future."

"Receiving GiveDirectly’s unconditional money changed my life in ways I hadn't expected. What impressed me the most was their transparency – they didn’t rely on hearsay or favoritism. They had a clear criterion, and everyone who met it was enrolled without discrimination. I felt respected and seen as they conducted thorough assessments, making sure everyone who qualified was included. Everything was well explained and they left no room for speculations. I do not see anything that needs to be changed as the program is just okay as it is."

"Receiving support from GiveDirectly was truly a life-changing experience. When they began their initiative in our community, I was amazed by how they approached us directly, without going through local leaders or other intermediaries. This direct connection made me feel like they genuinely cared about reaching me. The decision to provide us with cash was equally remarkable; it allowed each of us to decide how best to use the support for our personal needs. Additionally, the GiveDirectly staff were some of the kindest people I have ever met. They listened to us and explained every step of the process clearly. From the start, everything was planned out well, and I felt reassured by how smoothly everything went. Honestly, I can’t think of anything that needs to be changed. GiveDirectly's model gave me not only financial freedom but also respect and trust, something many programs often overlook."

"I want to thank GiveDirectly for the financial support, it has truly helped me support my family without the financial strain I experienced before. I really do not want to return to the level of poverty I was in before GiveDirectly came to our rescue. That's why I want to invest in a business, so that when my transfer comes to an end, I can be financially stable and have a continuous income to support my family. I have started a grocery business and I want to expand it by adding more small fish for my customers who love them. In the coming year and beyond, I plan to invest part of my transfer into boosting this business to achieve good returns. I know that if it picks up well and I maintain my customers, I will be in a better position to meet my family's needs with greater ease."

"We have experienced significant change in our community since GiveDirectly arrived in our village. Personally, I plan to invest a portion of my transfer into a profit-generating activity that will continue to provide benefits even after the transfers end. Therefore, I have decided to purchase goats and raise them as a future investment. As a parent of school-going children, I need to plan carefully. In addition to using the income from this investment to pay for school fees, it’s important to be prepared for any financial emergencies that may arise. Rather than relying on friends for help, I will have my own investment to depend on. I’m pleased to share that I have already bought eighteen goats, and I intend to acquire more until I have a substantial number. I believe that, over time, they will also reproduce and increase in number. Furthermore, I want to initiate a poultry project as well. Having both of these ventures will help support me during financially difficult times, as there is a ready market for both poultry and goats in our area. These are my plans for the coming year and beyond."

"GiveDirectly runs its program in a highly commendable way, ensuring transparency and community involvement at every stage. They organized community meetings where we were thoroughly educated about the organization, the cash transfers, and the enrollment process, which was entirely optional. During both the enrollment and follow-up stages, their officers demonstrated genuine care and compassion. I remember during the floods, they would walk through muddy roads, sometimes getting rained on, yet they never let these challenges hinder their work. Honestly, I see no areas for improvement; my only prayer is for God to open more doors for them so they can continue helping more people."

"Enrollment was conducted at home, where every household was registered individually by GiveDirectly officers, ensuring there was no discrimination. This independent process made the experience feel fair and inclusive for everyone involved. Since participation was optional, it gave us the freedom to decide whether or not to enroll, which reinforced the program's transparency. The follow-up on transfers has been a great encouragement, helping us use the money responsibly and meet the organization’s broader goal of reducing poverty. I find their approach effective, and there’s no need for improvement; please continue with the same model."

"Recently, I received $450 from GiveDirectly, and I thanked God for this support. I used $160 to improve my bedding. Before, I used to sleep on the floor with makeshift bedding that was very uncomfortable. With this money, I bought a bed and a comfortable mattress, which has transformed my nights—I now sleep well and wake up feeling well-rested. This change has greatly improved my overall well-being. I spent $110 to buy two goats because I want something that will continue to generate income even after the program ends. Goats are ideal for this, as they multiply and do very well in our hot climate. I also used $68 to buy a comfortable sofa set to improve my living space, so now I have a nice place for visitors to sit. Finally, I used the rest of the money to buy food, ensuring I stay well-fed and energized while caring for my livestock."

"I truly love the GiveDirectly program. I have never experienced anything like it before. Being trusted with cash to solve my own problems has been life-changing. This support has given me the freedom and dignity to address my needs in the best way I know. I have no recommendations for improving the program because I have no issues with it; everything about it has been wonderful. All I wish is for more blessings to come to GiveDirectly, so they can continue helping others as they have helped me."

"My goal for the years ahead is to buy a cow and ensure my grandson’s school fees are fully paid. Currently, I don’t own a cow, and it’s very important to me because it would provide milk for our household and a source of income. In our culture, having cows is also a sign of respect and status, so owning one would mean a great deal to me personally. Alongside this, I am determined to support my grandson’s education by making sure his school fees are paid, ensuring he can continue learning without interruptions. With the final transfer from GiveDirectly, I believe I’ll be able to achieve these goals, and the thought fills me with gratitude as I envision a better future and improved living standards for us."