"Life can be challenging at times if one does not have a constant source of income. My family of 2 have been victims of such uncertainties as the $7 we earn from the bodaboda business my husband runs is unpredictable. On the other hand, to assist my husband, I often seek laundry services in the neighbourhood to earn $15 per week. All this money, though seasonal, caters for food for the household. Therefore, as a long-term source of income, I used $350 to open up a hotel business and an additional $ 150 in purchasing goats because they breed so fast and are drought resistant. I am excited that my family will soon be financially stable and food secure."

"Givedirectly helps make us have a zinc roof over our homes.Heir staff work tirelessly insuring all recipients are talked to before receiving their cash transfer, which I admire so much and appreciate for the extra mile they cover."

"I have a house with 4 bedrooms in the city.It has been in terrible condition for about 2 years.I've been struggling for money to renovate my entire house, both in the city and in my village where I'm currently living.The farm work we do can't generate more profits for the family upkeep, so it has really been tough.I have 11 living children but 8 are still under my control and care.My age can't permit me to do more hard work like before, so they are the ones helping me at times with the farming activities.The transfer I received will be used to renovate all of my houses.The house in the city will be leased out to generate income for the family. I will use some of the transfer money to purchase some food items and crops for planting."

"I do appreciate this amazing and wonderful organisation for all of the effort they put into supporting us financially, especially in the rural area of Liberia, which helps reduce our struggle."

"I want to see myself in my own house with my entire family living a decent life.I'm most passionate about business.I intend to establish a business for my family's upkeep.I have been working tirelessly to fulfil my greatest desires to become a productive person."

"The lives GiveDirectly is changing is a good thing. They gave us respect to make our own choices to solve our problems. They gave us huge sum of money without requesting payback. They haven't done any bad."

"I am keeping my money to pay the contractor to build my new house; I do not know how much the contractor will charge me yet. Depending on the balance from the contractor's payment, I will buy one bundle of zinc to add to my other materials for the house project. I want to have my own property as an achievement in my life, that's the reason I am building a house."

"I used LD$ 25,000 on the processing of planks for the new house construction. I also bought six packs of nails for the house project. I decided to build house because I am a man but do not have my own house. I have family and I need my own space where my children will freely grow up."

"What I hope yo accomplish in the near future is to see my house having a face-lift. I hope to have ceiling in my house and also a paved floor and smooth walls. This will make my family fulfilled and happy. The community leaders will look up to us to host strangers who come in our town."

"Theory GiveDirectly is sending us to help ourselves get out of poverty is a fine thing. GiveDirectly has made a lot of people happy in my community. What they need to do well in is the continuation of the money transfer."