"GiveDirectly has really stepped in for us during our most difficult times. They have really made work easier for us by giving us transfers that have no strings attached to it.Some of us had no means of even getting good shelter but thanks to GiveDirectly we have good shelter and a place to call home."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did not do anything that is not good for the community. First, there was transparency from the process of enrolment till the day I received my last cash transfer. Also, the officers were very caring and professional. They made a follow-up and requested to know if we received the exact money and how it brought an impact our lives."

"When I initially started receiving my transfers, my family and I sat down and chose how we would spend them. We made the decision to build a very large and spacious house because the home we currently live in is some how small. We were able to begin the foundation with the first transfers, but we ran out of money before we could finish. We used the second transfer I got to complete building our house. We spent $300 on coral stones to design our dream home and we spent the remaining $250 on cement and other minor expenses. With the transfers, we were able to construct a large, three bedroom house for ourselves. My kids have their own room and we also have a spare room for visitors. Thanks to GiveDirectly for enabling us to have our own desired home."

"I currently work for the NEPAC organization, where we assist many vulnerable people and I also sell maize as part time job. I want to grow my maize selling business and add cereals to it once I have enough money. The $2 profit that I usually get from my business is not even enough to stock any goods to my business, so I'm planning to really work hard to be able to expand my business and enable me live a more luxurious life."

"I used to work as a farmer, but due to the persistent drought, my crops could not grow so I could not harvest anything, in turn I sold nothing. I have been staying at home for quite some time now and my husband does not have enough money to start a business for me. I intend to hustle and get something that will keep me busy and enable me save enough money to start my own business. I want to start up a business where I will be selling cereals, vegetables and be able to earn that will better the life of my family."

"I used my recent transfer to purchase Planks, nails and door frame for my house."

"I am grateful for the help that I received from GiveDirectly. They promised that they will send money to us and they fulfilled it and the information we were given were clear and got to understand it well. There was no complain from any member of the village and I also did not see any negative thing that they GiveDirectly did."

"I am glad that this money has helped me advance. I was able to build my house, finish teaching my wife, and provide food for my family and child. No complains at all."

"GiveDirectly has allowed us to do so much. They excel at empowering and impacting people's lives positively. The lives of our villagers and mine as well have been blessed by them, and I pray they continue to do so for countless others."

"GiveDirectly excels at striking the perfect balance between giving too much and giving just enough. The funds they give transform lives, and they do so without limiting recipients. I hope they will return one day to bless us with transfers and allow us to continue with, start, and develop more projects because of their generosity. "