"In my opinion, Givedirectly does well by giving money to every household in the village without discrimination. The money came in handy to us, especially at the beginning of this year as we have been hit hard by drought and famine. I have not seen anything that GD is not doing well or needs to improve."

"One thing I love about GD is the way it gives unconditional cash transfers to the community, unlike other organizations that give in-kind transfers. This has enabled us to spend according to our priorities. I have not noticed anything that the organization should improve."

"One thing that Give Directly excels at is transferring unconditional cash to recipients, which means that everyone had the opportunity to use the money in their own unique ways to meet various needs. This has also assisted many people in achieving financial independence through various forms of business, and the relationships between people in the villages have greatly improved as a result."

"I used to make a living by selling charcoal and earning $4 per sale. In the process of burning and selling charcoal, I developed an eye problem. The situation worsened and I had to undergo surgery at Kaloleni Hospital, in December last year. Luckily, I am currently doing very well but I cannot go back to the job that I used to do, with the fear that the condition will rise again. I am planning to just stay at home for six months so that I can fully recover and when I am well, I have a plan of purchasing two goats and start my investment. I will invest in the goats and when they give birth, I will have many to invest in. To start the investment, I will go get my starting amount from my savings so that I will have cash to purchase the goats.Although I am facing challenges, I am determined to work hard and achieve my goals in life."

"In the next year, I hope to complete constructing the kitchen for my family of 4. I am currently in the course of completing the main 2 roomed house and hopefully begin the kitchen construction immediately since I also have the material at hand. In addition, I am planning on venturing into the carpentry business by opening up a workshop at the centre. I believe this will be a smooth transition because I already have a power saw machine and I will only have to purchase trees to convert to timber. I will not have to borrow money again to support my family of 4 as I will gladly utilize the profits from this business."

"After receiving my second transfer, I immediately thought of paying my son's boarding school fees, as it was the most pressing financial obligation at that time. I utilized $120 for this purpose, even though our income was low and we had other financial responsibilities. My husband and I are both farmers, and we have five children. Furthermore, I used part of the transfer to acquire additional goats to supplement the one I already had. This was a prudent investment that I could not afford before due to financial constraints. We are grateful for the support from GiveDirectly, which went a long way in enhancing our livelihoods."

"The acquisition of goats has made the most significant difference in my life. This new development will allow me to save money that I previously spent on purchasing milk every day. Additionally, I now have enough food in the house, which has lifted a great burden off my shoulders. I am extremely grateful for the financial assistance that we received during our time of need."

"In the upcoming year and beyond, I aim to explore the cultivation of ground nuts as they offer higher profits. My goal is to alleviate the financial strain of future school fees. To achieve this aspiration, I plan to set aside the funds I receive from GiveDirectly. I am optimistic that I can turn this vision into a reality with time. Overall, I am thankful for all that I have achieved thus far."

"The recent transfer from GiveDirectly has made a significant difference in my daily life. With the money, I was able to purchase enough foodstuff to feed my family without worrying about running out of supplies. This has significantly reduced the stress associated with food scarcity, giving me peace of mind. Additionally, I was able to equip my children with everything they needed for the school year, including uniforms, textbooks, and stationery. This has relieved me of the financial burden of preparing them for school and has enabled me to focus on other aspects of our lives. Overall, the transfer has improved the quality of our lives, and we are grateful for the support."

"It was in the morning around 11 am , I was home in my bed room. I was full of joy in my heart. I thought that the money will be a solution to my problems."