"GiveDirectly did an excellent job of providing us with an unconditional transfer and the freedom to spend on addressing issues in our household. This freedom provided a great deal of satisfaction because all spending decisions were informed by what each household was going through at the time. I am also impressed that they transferred money directly to our accounts, thus collecting them from mobile money shops was so simple. I have nothing against the overall approach, but I wish it would return in the future because we still have a lot to do."

"GiveDirectly came up with a brilliant idea that provided us with free cash transfers throughout the village. I have nothing against the organization, but I am grateful for the success I saw after completing my plans."

"My small income from casual labor and construction was never enough for my family of six children, which required a lot every day. Paying school fees and providing adequate daily bread from an unreliable wage had always been a challenge, leaving me sleepless at times. I was grateful when GiveDirectly gave me a boost throughout the entire transfer, which resulted in an immediate transformation in my household. With the second transfer, I was able to pay the $300 school fees arrears for my children. It was a relief for me and a source of great joy for them because they can now attend all classes alongside other students. To add to my livestock herd, I bought two goats for $100 and ten chickens for $50 which I have been rearing at home which I sell to get income. The remaining $100 I spent on foodstuffs for my family."

"Despite the difficult burden of paying school fees for our eight children, I have faith that I will soon open a small business selling various vegetables or second-hand clothes that will provide a steady source of income for my family. This will ensure that I am in a position to see my children through their education without any difficulties."

"We welcomed GiveDirectly into the village with great happiness and can attest that our expectations of their delivery did not disappoint. I believe everyone concurs with a great job done in every household with no bias or discrimination. I have no complaints since the monetary support I received met most of the family needs I had planned."

"The second transfer was equally split between my husband and me. From what I got, I took $150 and started a small business selling clothes that I would from one market to another. This business has been doing so well and I get good profits which I use to take care of my three children who are currently staying with their grandmother. Very often I visit them and take foodstuff which they can use. The remaining amount of $110, I used to buy my children some new clothes and uniforms and also replenish the food store."

"I commend GiveDirectly for the job well done and the whole village is happy with the good deed. The financial assistance came a long way in ensuring that the life of all villagers was changed. We are forever grateful for everything and we will continue preaching the good work of this organization."

"Our household's main source of income has been surplus produce from subsistence farming. The proceeds from selling excess produce from our farm cover a portion of my four children's school fees as well as other household expenses. GiveDirectly transfers have always come in handy and cushioned us whenever we have low harvest. I am currently saving $10 monthly in an informal savings group with nine other members, which I hope to use to establish livestock farming in the coming year. I hope to buy goats and chickens, and after breeding them, I plan to sell the offspring and use the proceeds to pay my children's school fees, clothes, and other necessities for my family of seven."

"As of last August, I decided to start saving up money so that I could finally have enough to build a proper home for myself and my children. The house I live in at the moment is almost on the verge of collapsing, and that is what made me want to build another one. Therefore, before the end of the year, I am planning to have accomplished this. Apart from that, I also happen to have five kids who are pursuing an education, so I will use some of the funds to pay for their tuition fees as well."