"I am currently in secondary school doing my third year, my dream is to attend college after completing my secondary education. To achieve this goal, I need to use my transfers wisely as they will soon come to an end. I have managed to join a merry-go-round group where I save $20 every month. Receiving support from GiveDirectly has been a life-changing blessing for me and my family, allowing me to dream bigger and plan for a brighter future. My ultimate goal is to maintain my poultry farming. I am glad to say that I currently have 30 healthy chicks, and in the coming year, I hope to expand my poultry farm. With this growing flock, I envision building a thriving business that will sustain my family by providing fresh eggs and meat for sale. Once my flock reaches fifty, I will start selling them. The income I generate from this will be used to buy goats. I decided on goats because I will need some of them in the future in case I need money to support myself, my family, and to pay my college fees. Additionally, we experience frequent droughts in our area, and goats survive well in dry areas. Therefore, in the coming year, I want to focus on poultry and goat rearing project."

"For many years, my husband and I relied on casual jobs to ensure our two children could attend school, and sometimes we had to fundraise to cover their fees. We also depended on these jobs to put food on the table. For the first time, after receiving GiveDirectly's first transfer, we were able to pay our daughter's high school fees and buy food without relying on casual labor. We even managed to take a week off from work, which was a meaningful relief for us. Thank you, GiveDirectly, for your support."

"With about an acre of maize ready for harvest, I decided to buy 20 bags for storage at $6 each. We were harvesting as a family due to a lack of capital. As soon as I received the money, I hired workers to help with the harvest, which cost about $9. Afterward, I transported the maize to a drying area, which cost me $18. Unfortunately, I experienced low yields and lost some of the maize to floods, resulting in losses from about an acre. Determined not to give up on crop farming, I decided to try again. I spent $77 on land preparation and $11 on vegetable and green gram seeds, and we planted as a family to cut costs. Additionally, I bought a flask for $5 since I had been using a plastic jug to serve tea at home. My daughter needed a warm jacket for the cold season, so I bought her one for $3. I also purchased shoes for her and my husband for $5. I spent $20 on food items because, despite having maize, we lacked other essentials. Since we rely on charcoal production and casual jobs, which are not reliable, I also repaired my generator, which had been damaged during the rains, at a cost of $36. Thank you, GiveDirectly."

"We have been living without a latrine for about two years since ours was destroyed by floods. We have been sharing with our neighbor, but sometimes they lock it, and we have to beg for the key, or they are not home. We have been unable to build a new one due to a lack of funds. Although we have been doing crop farming, we face losses from issues like water shortages, and this year we lost 5 acres of crops to floods. We also have other needs for our family of six. When we received the money, we decided to buy building materials for a new toilet, costing $100. Unfortunately, we couldn't construct it at that time because my daughter, who is in high school, had been sent home for fees and had stayed home for two weeks. This situation was stressful, so I decided to use $100 to reduce her arrears, leaving $300. I plan to use the next transfer to clear the remaining fees and continue the construction of the latrine. Thank you, GiveDirectly."

"The enrollment process was entirely independent, handled solely by GiveDirectly officers, with no involvement from community leaders. This approach ensured fairness, unlike most other organizations. I recommend that you continue supporting more communities and appreciate it if you maintain the same method of operation, as it is highly effective."

"First of all, enrollment is optional. Additionally, GiveDirectly educates the community about security measures to ensure that recipients do not spend money on illegal items like firearms. Although the money is unconditional, it cannot be used for illegal purposes. GiveDirectly operates independently, with no external parties involved, including community leaders. The organization follows up on spending and can conduct visits to help recipients use the cash appropriately. The transfers have significantly helped us and created transformations. I suggest providing additional transfers, as this would further support development."

"I left my phone charging at home and went to my farm. When it started raining, I rushed back to the house. I heard my phone ring; my friend was calling. He quickly asked if I had received anything from GiveDirectly. I immediately checked and confirmed that I had. I was overjoyed and quickly shared the news with my wife. We were both excited, knowing that we could now fulfill our plans. Thank you!"

"GiveDirectly does well in providing a clear enrollment process and thorough education about both the organization and the transfers. Their officers are straightforward and focused on their primary objectives, which eliminates the stress of providing food or other amenities during the process. Continuing to send money through M-Pesa is highly effective, as it ensures that the funds reach the intended recipients safely and directly."

"I currently have about twelve goats. I started this investment with just three goats about nine months ago, and watching them grow in number has been very motivating. The last time I bought milk was in February, but since then, I’ve been getting milk from my goats. With my final transfer, I spent $250 to buy an additional five goats. My goal is to eventually sell some of them to cover expenses like my children's school fees in the future. Additionally, last year, we constructed a three-bedroom block house, but our funds ran out before we could complete it. We moved in with the floor still unfinished, which left the house dusty. I had to sprinkle water on the floor every day to keep the dust down, which was a tedious and difficult task. I’ve wanted to cement the floor for a while, but money has always been a challenge. My vegetable business brings in limited income, and my husband's construction job has been inconsistent. I used the remaining transfer to cement the floor, and now our house is free from dust, so I no longer have to sprinkle water. Thank you, GiveDirectly."

"The current aim is to start keeping livestock, especially goats, at my home. This will help ensure that my needs are met promptly, as this has been a challenge for me. It will also ensure that even after my transfers end, I can sell some of the goats to support my children's education expenses, as some will have transitioned to secondary school by then. I need to plan so that by the time they graduate to higher levels, I will have a substantial herd. I plan to start this goal with the small savings from my casual jobs, and I hope to achieve it by the end of this year."