"My goal is to start a grocery business so that I have a reliable source of income. At the moment, I depend on charcoal vending which is no longer sustainable due to the depletion of forest cover and its effect on climate change. Owning an alternative source of income specifically a grocery shop will aid in meeting most of our basic needs like food. Additionally, I will realize economically self-dependence since will no longer rely on my spouse for most of the family's necessities."

"I am swlf dependent now"

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in training us about the program and its processes during the enrollment. This was very impactful, especially in ensuring we keep the transfers safe from fraudsters. In my opinion, I feel the processes were good and just wish the organization will continue to assist the less fortunate people in society."

"GiveDirectly can't pick and choose on who to benefit from their program. In my mind, it's a good program that's improving my life"

"I have planned to use some of my last transfer to buy my house materials and also keep the balance which will be used to provide my everyday meal."

"My house isn't in a good condition so I used my last money received from GiveDirectly to purchase twelve bags of cement to fix my house."

"GiveDirectly is doing good by giving me free money and encouraging me to spend it wisely. Moreover, GiveDirectly staffs usually talk to me in a polite manner and they can't select among town's dwellers."

"I am a 42 years old man with 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. My famil and I live in a single room. Many at times I really feel ashame. I haven't been able to do anything because of my current economic condition. With the help of the unconditional cash grant given by GiveDirectly, I have started the construction of a three bedrooms house for my family and I. This will bring a great relief to my family and I. My kids will now have their rooms while my wife and I will have our room."

"I want to complete my shop project early next year and start selling. My husband is old and is not able to do farm work as he used to do. As a result of this, we lack most of our basic necessities."

"I hope to increase the size of my farm. I want to hire more people to enlarge my farm. Enlarging the farm will help me generate more money. Proceed generated from the products of the farm, will be used to complete our house we have already started."