"I have a goal in mind, which is to start a new business selling clothes. It's the kind of business I've always wanted to run, but I haven't had the opportunity to get the capital, so it has been difficult for me. I’m planning to start this business hopefully by next year. I intend to borrow a loan from a savings group to get started. I believe this will happen, as I have been following up with the group, and once everything is cleared, I will be granted the loan. Once I achieve this goal, I will be able to contribute to taking care of my family. My husband has been handling everything in the house since I am currently jobless, and I trust this will be a relief for him."

"My plan for the coming year and beyond is to provide my children with the best education possible. By investing in their education, I am providing them an opportunity to have better lives in the future. With three of them currently in secondary school, the financial burden is quite heavy, but I am determined to see them through. This year, two of them will complete their final exams, which will ease the pressure of school fees and allow me to redirect the transfers toward livestock. I aspire to build a herd of livestock that will be a valuable asset in the future. To achieve this, I plan to invest a portion of the transfers in buying goats. My hope is that they will multiply, increasing in number so that I can sell some of them later. The proceeds from these sales will help me take care of my family and support the education of my younger children, as well as assist my older ones as they transition to college.I am truly grateful for the opportunity that GiveDirectly has provided us, and I remain hopeful that these ambitions will come to fruition."

"As a single person, I am focused on securing my future, knowing that I will settle down eventually. To achieve this, I aim to build a large herd of diverse livestock that will be a good asset in the future. To achieve this, I have been using a portion of my previous transfers that I have been receiving from GiveDirectly to buy goats, and I plan to continue allocating a portion of my future transfers for this purpose. My hope is that these goats will multiply, increasing both their numbers and their value so that in the future I may be able to trade some of them for female cows. I believe that these cows will also reproduce increasing in number and value and also provide milk for my family. My long-term plan is to sell some of the cows and goats to buy a piece of land and build a house for myself and my future family. I want to have my own place, something I can proudly call my own, rather than living in my family's home. I am optimistic that these dreams will come to fruition, all thanks to GiveDirectly."

"The best thing about this organization was that the cash transfers were sent directly to me without involving anyone else. I found this unique because I had never encountered such an organization before. In addition, receiving this money allowed me to make my own decisions on how to spend it. This enabled me to acquire assets like bedding and a house, which would have taken me years to achieve with my own cash. From my experience, I don’t see anything that wasn’t done correctly or that needed intervention. Everything went smoothly."

"Upon receiving my recent transfers, I used $370 to complete the construction of my two-room house, which I had started building with the first transfer. I paid the mason and bought the remaining materials, such as the iron sheets. I am glad that the house is now complete, and I have moved in. Initially, I stayed at my brother's house, where I was not comfortable at all, as I had children and was a single parent. I was always worried about my future and wondered how I would secure a place that I could call my own. Luckily, with the help of GiveDirectly, I was able to buy the land and build a house. Now the stress is over, and I am sitting comfortably and happily with my four children, no longer worried about where they can call home as they grow. Additionally, I am a tailor by profession and have been operating this sewing business in the village. However, I was running low on materials since I was selling items like school uniforms and others. After receiving the funds, I boosted my business with $130 and bought more materials. I am now a happy entrepreneur, earning good profits, which has helped me provide for my family with ease. Finally, I used $50 to ensure that my two children were well-settled in school and paid their arrears. As of now, there are no more disturbances about being sent home."

"In the upcoming month, I aim to purchase a water storage tank to harvest and store water. This is necessary because sometimes the tap water supply runs dry and takes a while to be restored. I want to be well-prepared for water shortages by saving a portion of my income from selling tap water to my neighbours. Once I achieve this goal, I won't have to worry about water shortages, as I'll have enough stored for domestic use. Additionally, I can continue to sell water from the tank and generate income for my living expenses."

"As I approach the completion of my secondary school education, my goal in the coming months is to use my transfers to clear any remaining school fee debt. This will ensure that I can sit for my end-of-year exams without the stress of having an outstanding balance. Once the results are out next year, I hope to continue my education and move closer to achieving my goal of becoming an engineer. I plan to use my subsequent transfers to pay the rest of my school fees, which will give me peace of mind and help me focus on my studies. I am very grateful for the financial support, as it has helped me pursue my dreams and continue striving toward my goals."

"The joy I felt when I learned I had received funds from GiveDirectly is truly indescribable. I was on my way home from the farm when my phone suddenly rang. Curious, I checked the message and was thrilled to see the uplifting news that GiveDirectly had provided me with financial support. Immediately, I called my son to share the exciting news, and he was just as delighted as I was. I realized that with this support, I could finally pursue my dream of harvesting maize from the farm. I am deeply grateful for this cash transfer, which was given to me without any discrimination. The way GiveDirectly ensures equal and respectful treatment for everyone is commendable. This support has opened up new possibilities for my family, and I can't thank them enough for their help."

"GiveDirectly had the best approach to helping us improve our lives. The cash was unconditional, and no one was told what to do with it. Instead, we were given the freedom to choose what was best for our household. This stood out to me because we all have different needs, and it was empowering for them to let us make the decisions. Thanks to this, I now have a toilet, was able to put in a concrete floor in my house, and even have goats. I don’t think there’s anything this organization needs to change, and I hope they continue the great work."

"The assistance from GiveDirectly has been an incredible blessing in my life. It has given me financial independence, allowing me to pay my children's school fees and buy enough food for my family without constantly worrying. The unconditional nature of the transfer has been a true relief, and it gave me the freedom to use the funds in the way that best suits our needs. Honestly, I can't think of anything they didn’t do well. I am forever grateful for the support they have given us."