"Am grateful for how my two sons have been funding the education of their younger twin sisters. However, I would gain pleasure and more purpose if I actively participated in the contribution so that they do not feel I have neglected my duties as a parent. Supporting the education of my daughters to completion is the greatest accomplishment I look forward to attaining in the coming four years. I believe that this will happen with the help of the cash transfers as I plan to keep saving $20 every month towards that course.  "

"I have always desired to build a 12-room rental structure in my compound that would help generate a stable income to support the needs of my family. I believe that this rental business would do well because my home is located close to the road and trade center. However, financial constraints have weighed so much on me that it has been difficult to save on this goal. I estimated the construction cost to be around $8000, which I cannot raise given the nature of my income and obligations. Am still hopeful that this vision will actualize in a few years to come. "

"Making and selling donuts is how I raise funds to cater to the needs of my two children. Though their father is actively involved, his casual tasks in working on people's farms barely keep them clothed. Since they are still young, my aim is to ensure they receive proper education throughout. I intend to raise the finances through livestock keeping; that is why I already own two goats courtesy of the transfer."

"GiveDirectly has done something great by giving me happiness and rest. We were suffering a lot in this community and even nearby communities but GiveDirectly sent us direct cash which is very helpful to us. They have done no wrong ,only good they have done. In fact, they are next to God."

"I was sweeping my yard when my friend came with the news that GiveDirectly has sent our money. I dropped the broom I was using to sweep and in no time, the news spread to my neighbors and everyone of us started singing and dancing. I was so happy and couldn't stop dancing and praising God for bringing this good organization into our community. Whilst dancing, I was also making plans in my mind for my money."

"I decided to build a third room onto my mud-walled house when I withdrew the money. This is due to the fact that the one I had was only big enough to fit my family. My kids would have to move aside if we had guests over, so that they could be accommodated. I was really troubled by this circumstance. Based on that, I decided to add a third room that anyone visiting us might use. In order to build the third room, it cost $150 in iron sheets, roofing timbers, poles, rafters, and labor from the contractor. After that, I spent $45 on a mattress for my kids because they didn't have one. I am content right now since my children have a permanent place to sleep. Although my lower primary school-aged child was already enrolled, I decided to pay the $45 in school fees for the following term to make sure he wouldn't be expelled for lack of money and could instead focus on his academics for better grades. In addition, I paid a debt of $150 that I had taken out to purchase a motorcycle and purchased a sack of maize for $56 to guarantee that I have food security at home. I spent $82 on four ducks and seven chickens because I wanted to keep poultry as an investment. I bought some clothing for my family and other necessities for my family using the remaining money."

"I used to own a small cafeteria before GiveDirectly came into our lives. I was selling tea and various baked goods, but the profits were pitiful, to say the least. I was in debt and unable to pay school fees or meet any other needs we had. GiveDirectly changed my life, and it has had a positive impact on my family, we will be eternally grateful."

"Drought is the main challenge I'm facing. It has been many years since we have had strong rains and this has greatly affected us. I have to walk for long distances in search of water which is very hard. In addition to this, I'm faced with hunger since our farms and animals are not as productive as they usually are when we have good rains. My children have to stay without food or go with two meals in a day which is not enough for the family."

"The challenge I'm faced with at the moment is my house. The house is small and is cold. I live in the house with my daughter and grandchild and I find it so congested for the three of us. Due to a lack of money and my old age I'm unable to build myself a more dissent house and also provide food for my family. Since I depend on charcoal burning to make ends meet I feel tired and unable to do heavy work which means we have to go without food."

"The main challenge that we are faced with at the moment is a drought. It has been three years since it rained and this has led to our rivers drying up and farms not being productive. We don't have enough food for three full meals and we sometimes have to take only two meals. This is hard for me since my children are young and it's difficult seeing them go without food. In addition to this, joblessness is the other challenge. I depend on charcoal burning for money and since the government banned its sale, I don't have anything to do, I depend on my husband who works as a bodaboda driver (motorbike business). Life is very difficult for us here."