"My husband's sudden death affected me deeply because we had spent almost every coin we had on his treatment. My son approached me with the good news that I had received the promised transfer from GiveDirectly while I was pondering my options about where I would get money for his treatment. It was the most reassuring news that calmed my nerves, and I was grateful for the organization's outstanding service."

"When I received my transfer, I knew I had to prioritize paying my children's school fees. This is because it was the most pressing need we had at the time, so I spent $100 on school fees. I am married and have three children. My husband is a mason, and I rely on farming for a living. Second, I upgraded my seat by purchasing a sofa set for $90 and later purchasing clothes and food with the remaining funds. All of this was previously impossible due to a lack of funds. I am extremely grateful for the assistance that has significantly improved my standard of living."

"A few years from now, I want to see myself as one of the biggest business women in my town. I want to travel from one country to another to buy quality materials in order to make maximum profits from it. During this time, I will be building my dream house in the city to relocate my family to experience a better and better life."

"In the next years to come, I want to see myself in my new house with my entire family. So I'm working hard for my dreams to become reality that people will now call me a home owner."

"Working hard to support all of my children in school, will be my greatest achievement in that when they are educated, I won't have to work like before . They will be the ones looking after the family."

"I used some of the money to pay my girlfriend's balance fees. I'm passionate about farming. I'm planning on investing most of the transfer on my farm. and I believe the results from the farm will help me to achieve my dream of building a decent house for my family."

"My house has been leaking massively for the past years now. I can't afford money to build a house due to the poor yield from the farm. We could bear to feed our family, so we intend to build a new home and buy some seed to plant more crops. The produce from the farm we sell will use the profit to support our children in school and other needs."

"After receiving the first transfer, I spent $80 on food shopping for my family of seven, which included maize, beans, and other items. We had previously relied on livestock farming, and goat rearing has been thriving, so much so that we considered adding more animals to the 30 goats we currently have. As we planned, we decided to rebuild their house before increasing the number any further. For $9, including transportation, I purchased construction materials such as poles and grass thatches for the roof, as well as a metallic door. I am relieved that the construction has only just begun and that the subsequent transfer will help us realize our dream. The remainder was spent on groceries and other household items that we still use."

"I work and am paid on commission in a barbershop in a nearby shopping center. Despite the fact that I have been going to work every day, the consistency of my earnings varies greatly with the seasons. I was trying to support my family of three with this part-time job. Receiving extra money from GiveDirectly was a relief for me because I had a lot of money to invest at the start of the year. Among them is seeing my firstborn son begin preschool classes and ensuring that he is fully prepared for the new educational system. I paid the full term's school fees at a nearby primary school with the first $45, and later purchased him a new pair of school uniforms worth $15. I love seeing him run to school every morning and return home happy in the evening, eager to show me what they learned all day. I also spent $100 on new clothes for my son, including shorts and shoes; dresses, skirts, and blouses for my spouse; and trousers and shirts for myself. I also purchased a simple sofa seat for $35 to fill the small space in our single room. My wife had been looking for work, and when she got a cosmetic attachment, I paid her travel expenses of $30, bought groceries with a portion of the remaining funds, and saved the remaining $35 in case of an emergency."

"The past year has been difficult for me because I lost a casual job where I was paid on commission to ride a motorcycle. When I returned home, I could not stay idle and resorted to producing charcoal and selling it in the nearby shopping center before the government ban ended the venture. Despite the fact that I have been living alone with no responsibilities all this time, I have had to work hard on other casual labor whose wages are sometimes insufficient to meet my daily needs. I am glad GiveDirectly came through with the support that I am hoping will change my story in the end. I spent $137 on household goods with the first transfer, including a cupboard that has improved utensil storage, a sofa set, and cushions worth $57. My house had a large space with only a small space occupied by a bed, but at the moment, I am pleased that it looks good and presentable to visitors. I also purchased three pairs of trousers and two shirts for $23 and used the remainder to purchase foodstuff that I had been using all along because I live alone."