"I had been concerned about the condition of my house. Because building costs are always high and I do not have a steady income to contribute to the construction of a new house soon, I could not sit back and watch as my house grew weakens. I have, therefore, resolved to renovate my two-room house. It is my primary objective, with the assurance of the monthly transfers. I will always use my cash to buy cement and sand to plaster the wall and make it permanent. That will extend its lifespan because rain can weaken it should I leave it in the previous state. I hope to accomplish this primary goal this year before I embark on livestock raising early next year."

"Because it has been hard to predict when my husband and I can get our wages, with the assurance of the monthly transfer, I am often able to plan with it. Therefore, my two running goals have been to meet the educational and nutritional needs of my family. As a result, I will prioritize spending my transfers on buying food for my family. In addition, I hope to be able to pay their school fees in bits to enable them to have ample time in school. Even though I do that in bits, it helps a lot. I have therefore been able to witness a positive change in our family. I am ever grateful and happy with GiveDirectly's program."

"For a long time, I have been interested in investing in livestock farming and business, and the monthly transfers provide an opportunity to realize my dream. My plan is to increase the number of goats in my herd by purchasing more. Afterward, I will sell some and buy a dairy cow, which will generate more income through milk sales. If things continue to go well, I hope to buy bulls that I can utilize to plough my farm. Additionally, I can earn income by digging other people's farms for a fee."

"Since the transfers are unconditional, many families have attended to their most pressing needs. The transfers have brought peace and harmony to families, and those that had unaccomplished tasks have had the chance to complete them. Alternatively, immense change has been witnessed in the community as houses have been constructed and people no longer live in dilapidated states. Personally, I am grateful,for I now live comfortably without fear of contracting diseases due to colds."

"I cannot hide my joy for how much GiveDirectly has done for my life and that of my family. If my son completes his studies, then all credit goes to the organization. I am equally excited that the peace has been restored in the community as they have the autonomy to decide what to spend the transfers on. Unlike other non-governmental organizations, GiveDirectly believes in their recipients by giving them the chance to respond to their most pressing needs through the utilization of the transfers."

"Currently, my house is in a dilapidated condition and too small to comfortably accommodate all members of my family. However, my long-term goal is to save enough money from both my business and the transfer to purchase the necessary materials for constructing a three-bedroom house with an iron sheet roof. This has been a long-standing dream of mine, but my financial situation has prevented me from making it a reality. I am eagerly anticipating the start and completion of my new home so that my family can move in and enjoy a better living environment."

"For the past three years, my house has been a suitable home for my family. However, the walls have recently developed massive cracks, indicating that the poles supporting the house are weakening. To reinforce the house, I plan to purchase bags of cement, sand, and building stones. Building strong pillars around the house will make me feel secure, and I will no longer worry about the house collapsing. In addition to improving the house's condition, I would also like to purchase a bed and mattress. Sleeping on the cold bare floor has significantly contributed to my chest pains and breathing difficulties, and having a proper bed will help improve my health."

"An empty hand is not licked. As the saying goes, my wish is to be financially stable so as to assist my husband in raising our family of six. Currently, we solely depend on my husband's plumbing job to earn a living since I had to drop my housekeeping job to attend to my newborn baby. Hopefully, when I regain strength, I plan on enrolling in a hairdressing college so as to fulfill my ambition of being a salonist and therefore earn income to support my family as well. Since we had already agreed with my husband, the plan was that he would pay my school fees once he received his savings from the merry-go-round club he joined. When I complete college, I will be able to start my own salon business at the nearby center. I am hopeful that my family's financial status will be restored once more."

"When I look at my life, I cannot help but smile, all courtesy of GiveDirectly. I am excited that my financial status has been restored and that most of my life plans have been accomplished. For example, my children's education has been provided for, a house has been built, and my children's health has improved. GiveDirectly uplifts the lives of individuals by lifting them out of poverty and restoring their financial stability. Therefore, I never wish for them to change their mode of operation but rather continue as they always do."

"In my entire life, I have never come across an organization such as GiveDirectly. I do admire the discipline and respect the staff have towards the recipients. Also, the mode of working is top notch, as there is no payment in order to be enrolled, nor do they discriminate against people. All the recipients are considered equal, irrespective of their backgrounds. Alternatively, there is no corruption as each household is accounted for at the grass-roots level."