"I was thrilled when I discovered that I had received the initial transfer from GiveDirectly. I was at the nearby shopping center when a friend informed me of the good news, and upon checking my phone, I was pleased to find out that it was true. As I live alone, I had no one to share the news with. However, I had already made plans and decided to collect the money the following morning to start spending it."

"I received confirmation of the first transfer from GiveDirectly at approximately 3:00 pm, which I had been eagerly anticipating. As it was late in the evening, I did not want to risk walking to town and instead chose to collect the full amount the following day in the nearby shopping center with the assistance of my son. I was grateful for the transfer and looked forward to utilizing the funds to improve my family's life."

"After receiving the initial transfer from GiveDirectly, the most significant change in your daily life has been the newfound financial stability and freedom that allowed you to invest in two dairy cows, resulting in an abundant supply of milk for your family of four. This additional milk supply has not only improved your daily nutrition but has also presented you with opportunities to sell any excess milk for additional income. You have also been able to share the milk with your mother, who previously had to purchase it. You express gratitude to GiveDirectly for their generous support, which has positively impacted your daily life."

"Upon receiving a message confirming the first transfer from GiveDirectly, I felt a great sense of excitement. It was around 3:00 pm when I was at home preparing supper, and I had to pause my activities to ensure that what I saw was true. Although my husband was not present at the time, I celebrated the receipt of the transfer with my sister-in-law, and we shared in the joy together."

"The biggest difference in my life since starting to receive payments from GiveDirectly is a sense of financial stability and the relief of clearing a large school fee arrears for my two children. With this financial support, I no longer have to worry about paying for my children's education, which is a significant burden lifted from my shoulders. This financial stability has also given me a sense of security and allowed me to focus on other important aspects of my life, such as my family's health and well-being, which I have improved by purchasing new clothes and adequate food."

"I was home with my child and he was the one to notice I had received my first transfer. I so thrilled to receive my first transfer. I bought a piece of land that I had always wanted to buy, a pig and some food and clothes. Buying some land is a very bigv accomplishment and something I had very hard prayed for. I thank GiveDirectly for everything."

"I was home with my husband and youngest child when we heard the SMS notification alert. We were so thrilled and waited for about a week to safely withdraw the money from a mobile money agent we trusted. My eldest son was a university graduate and had bought a spacious piece of land before he was murdered by unknown criminals. With the GD money we received, we were able to start the construction activities of the house we will be leaving in to honor our son's memory."

"My husband and I were working in the fields when we received the first transfer. We were so thrilled and both bragged about it for a good hour. After we were done working in the fields, we took a 30 minutes trip to the mobile money agent that was near us. The first thing that I wanted to do was buy some land and build a house. I am so happy I was able to do both."

"Having no alternative sources of income sufficient for my children's educational expenses, I resolved to divert all my transfers to paying school fees. I, therefore, hope to ensure that all my children have ample time. As the year progresses, I will be sacrificing all my transfers to offset their fee arrears to limit the possibility of them being sent back home. Consequently, they will experience positive academic progress, courtesy of the monthly transfers."

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