"At first, I found it hard to understand GiveDirectly. I kept wondering where the money came from and if it was real that people out there had money to give to us. But eventually, I accepted it, and it helped me solve my farm problems. I'm thankful for that. When you visit other villages, please help them like you helped us."

"I like GiveDirectly because they give money without any conditions. They don't tell me what to do with it because everyone's needs are different. I'm happy with their programs and I don't have any suggestions for changes. I'm really thankful for what they do."

"Givedirectly does well in providing direct cash transfers, which helped me secure a house. It's a straightforward process that allows recipients to decide how best to use the funds to meet their needs and I feel nothing about their way of operation should be changed."

"I have no plans yet because I'm always sickly"

"I'm looking forward to owning a business that i will be able to sustain my family"

"According to me ,givedirectly has done well in this project, and I pray that they may use the same process. Am glad I was selected and I got the cash"

"I am currently aspiring to venture into chicken farming as a means to improve my living conditions. While I don't yet have any chickens, I am actively seeking employment opportunities to change my circumstances. With part of my transfer, I plan to invest in purchasing chickens, believing that they will hatch and provide a source of income through sales. Additionally, I have a dream of building my own home. I currently have one small house, but I recognize that the current conditions make it challenging. However, I remain determined to pursue my goals and work towards creating a better future for myself."

"I currently reside in a modest mud house, with hopes of providing a better home for my family. Unfortunately, heavy rains recently destroyed our house, leaving us without shelter. Now, I am staying in the maize storage area together with my husband, while my children are with their grandmother. Despite this hardship, construction on our new home has begun, and the foundation is already in place. I am deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for their assistance in realizing our dream of having a proper home, bringing hope for a brighter future for my family."

"I am current seeking sleeping arrangements from my brother's house which is very uncomfortable for me especially during the days that he is at home as he is based in the city. Not a having a house of my own has also impeded my wish to get married as I cannot do so without having a house of my own. My main aim therefore is to ensure I construct a house through the help of these transfers as I do not have a stable source of income. I have so far acquired 8 iron sheets and have 12 pending approximating to $120 as I intend to construct a house consisting of 20 iron sheets. I will continue to set aside $10 of my monthly transfers towards this project or more than that whenever possible as I also continue to support my family as well as taking care of my personal needs."

"My strategy involves raising goats with the aim of eventually trading some of them for bulls as the goat population expands. These bulls will prove invaluable, particularly during the rainy season, as they can be used to plow my two-acre plot of land. Their presence will significantly lower farming expenses, making maize cultivation more affordable for me. I am immensely grateful for the financial aid provided through the transfers, as it has markedly improved my quality of life, bringing me great happiness and contentment."