"GiveDirectly's organization was impressive from the first day of their arrival in the village to the last. Everyone appreciated the training they provided, the respect they showed each household, and the clarity of their information, which was consistent with every visiting staff member. I value the transformative support that came with the freedom to spend the money however we saw fit for our families. Nothing should be changed, even in other villages, because the approach was clear and welcomed by everyone."

"I am still in school, and because we completed our secondary educations at the same time, my husband allowed me to enroll first in college. He also wants to enroll in college after I finish or if we get enough funding along the way. Despite the fact that I am in school, I have been doing casual labor on weekends to supplement the support he has been providing me. On good days, I can make enough money to send home for our children's maintenance. I am grateful for GiveDirectly's support and hope to complete my studies soon so that I can give back to my husband, who has worked tirelessly to support my studies."

"In the coming year and beyond, I hope to start a small grocery business. I intend to be vending tomatoes, kale and dry fish around the village. This is because I am currently depending on charcoal vending which is so energy-draining and also associated with health problems like chest pains. The income from the business will assist me in supporting my needs and realising my dream of being self-reliant."

"Prior to receiving GiveDirectly support, paying school fees for my children was a significant challenge. Because of the scorching sun, which can be detrimental to farm produce, relying on subsistence or livestock farming has never been predictable. Disease outbreaks are a constant threat to livestock farming, resulting in significant losses at times. It felt good to spend $400 from the second transfer on paying admission fees for my daughter starting form one and another starting eighth grade. I went ahead and spent $100 equipping them with all of the admission requirements, which included a metal box, a pair of shoes for each, text books, and money for upkeep. I used the remaining funds to buy food for my family of six."

"We appreciate GiveDirectly's excellent work, which was equitable to all residents of the village. The training during the initial meeting was informative and assisted us in understanding what was expected of us prior to enrollment. After listening to the teaching in the initial meetings and reading the fly cards that we received, we were able to plan ahead and make informed decisions. We appreciated every step of the process and hope to be able to receive more in the future."

"After receiving the second transfer, I built a new kitchen to replace an old one that had been in use for three to five years. I spent $150 on construction materials and labor charges to complete the entire construction. I also paid $30 in school fees for my daughter, who was in form three at the time, and I am grateful that she had enough time to study and pass her form four exams. I also paid the primary school tuition for my other four children. Furthermore, I spent the remaining funds on food for my family of six, which we consumed for a month before replenishing."

"My husband and I have nine children; I sell charcoal and my husband does any available casual jobs to make ends meet. Life has not been easy because we were all reliant on our meager earnings to make ends meet. After receiving my transfer, we decided to repair our motorcycle so that my husband could use it in his transportation, for which we spent $170. It was packed at home because we couldn't afford to repair it. Second, I paid $40 in school fees for my children and then spent $60 renovating my house. Finally, I spent the remaining funds on groceries. I'm glad I was able to accomplish so much that I couldn't before because of financial constraints."

"GiveDirectly's assistance lifted a heavy burden from my shoulders. I am a mother of seven children who makes a living by weaving ropes. When I receive my second transfer, I spend the entire amount on specialized medical care for my son, who has been sick for years. This was very expensive for us, and we couldn't afford it because of our limited resources. I'm relieved that he received the best treatment. I am grateful for the financial assistance that has significantly improved my standard of living."

"The organization provided us with unconditional support without discrimination. They explained the program to us and gave us time to ask questions, which were answered thoroughly. I did not identify the areas that needed to be corrected or the things that were not done with integrity."

"I had been operating a business selling dry fish at our nearby market centres 3 years ago. Because of financial challenges, I was forced to close down the business. Since then, I have been doing temporary casual activities to support a family that does not earn me enough income. My goal this year is to restart my business to have a reliable source of livelihood for the family."