"We have been lied to by many other NGOs, so I was not actually believing that this could really happen. But surprisingly in the morning hour, there was a huge joyous noise, and I decided to inquire what was it. I heard the citizenry singing Givedirectly has wast it ooooo, so I hurriedly check my phone and saw my 35625LD transfer from Givedirectly, I immediately join the celebration dancing going round the town."

""Life with GiveDirectly had brought so much relieved and joyed to me. For the passed four years since my house broke down, I was not able to rebuild it due to financials constraints. For this reason my family and I had been moving from one relative's house to another and this brought us serious embarrassment. Now with transfers coming in from GiveDirectly, I have decided to rebuild my house.""

"I spent the most recent transfer to complete the construction of a permanent two-roomed house for my family. Previously, we were living in a small one-roomed house that was not enough to fully accommodate our family of 4 and the household items. I bought the required building materials like 2 doors, 2 windows, sand and cement. Similarly, I set aside $150 for labor costs for installation of them as well as for putting up a floor. In addition, I used $60 to support the education of my two children who are still in lower primary school. Lastly, I used the remaining amount to purchase household furniture like a table, chairs and a television set. I am happy that we currently reside in a proper house with the family unlike before."

"I came from bed in the morning and heard my neighbour shouting that he has received his first transfer from Give Directly. I immediately went and checked my phone and also saw that my money was in my phone. I was overwhelmed. I thought of building a new and decent house with zinc."

"I have 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls but i couldn't even afford their school fees and materials. So i used the money and bought their school materials and their school fees as well."

"I was in my room when i heard my phone making sound, when i checked, it was a message telling me i have received my first transfer with the amount mentioned from Give Directly. I was overjoyed because i have never received such amount unconditionally before. I immediately thought of sending some of the money to my 5 kids who are in Monrovia in school."

"I had desired to purchase a car wash machine for my grandson that would assist him in his car washing business. I spent $251.50 of the recent transfers to purchase the machine for him. Previously, he had to stay without work due to the faulty machine he was using. Owning this will be a source of income for the family since it will support us whenever we face any challenge. In addition, I used $100 to support the education of my 4 children who are in primary by clearing their fee arrears for a whole year. I am very grateful that they are learning without any difficulties. Similarly, I bought new school uniforms for them since they were going to school with torn ones which were very embarrassing. Furthermore, I used $60 to purchase 2 Galla goats to improve the animal breeds. This is because Galla goats are quick to mature and more profitable than the local species. I saved the remaining amount to support me in case of any financial emergency that I might encounter in the future."

"My opinion is that the support from GiveDirectly boosted our standard of living by transforming our lives. They supported and empowered our community without discriminating anyone against anyone. I didn't point out the flaws or things that weren't done with the utmost integrity that they ought to."

"I am a single mother of three, currently depending on casual jobs to earn a livelihood. Upon receiving my second transfer, I used $310 in buying a dairy cow to reduce the cost of buying milk daily, where I used to buy 1 lire of milk daily at $0.5, which is expensive, bearing in mind my financial status. Secondly, I initiated a goat-rearing project for sustainability purposes where I used $200. Lastly, used the remaining amount on foodstuffs. Accomplishing all these was not easy before, due to financial constraints. I am grateful for the financial support that lifted my living standards amazingly."

"In the coming years, my dream would be to start a boutique business where I will be selling clothes. I believe that this is more profitable compared to the one that I currently manage. To realise this dream, I plan on joining a Sacco where I will be saving at least $20 per month. Once it is mature, I can comfortably set up the business. All in all, I am grateful for the achievement that I have accomplished in a short period."