"After successfully finishing their primary education last year, two of my children are about to begin their secondary education. Given that I do not make much money from my job as a fisherman, paying for the education of the two and four other children who are still in elementary school is a significant burden for me. I go fishing in a seasonal river, but it's almost dry, which means I'll lose my only source of income. Given the recent decline in charcoal sales, my wife, who sells it, makes a pitiful income. I want to make sure that my children stay in school and concentrate on their education this year. This will be accomplished by providing a favorable environment for their academic pursuits.The most crucial thing is to make sure I pay their tuition on time, and I'm hoping I can do that with the aid of the transfer money."

"I make a living as a casual worker by selling charcoal and burning wood. My wife, who has been helping me, is presently unwell and dealing with pneumonia. Being the sole provider for my wife and three children, life in the village is becoming increasingly difficult without a stable source of income. Due to a dearth of consumers who favor using less expensive fuel sources, charcoal sales are hampered by a lack of demand. I want to launch a livestock sales business this year. The profit margins for this business are extremely high. With this business, I am confident that I will have enough money to take care of all the family needs that I am currently unable to meet."

"My goals for this year are to raise livestock and improve the condition of my home. My two-room house is made of coconut tree leaves (Makuti), and the roof has seriously leaked over the past two years. Due to my inability to make enough money from my job selling charcoal, I am unable to replace the entire roof. In order to stop leaks, I'm going to replace the roof entirely and buy iron sheets, which will last longer than "makuti." I also want to get into raising livestock and chickens. When I sell the hens and goats that would have grown over time, I will be able to achieve my ultimate goal of owning dairy cows."

"Now that my four children are teenagers, it is very challenging to share a room with them. For the past twelve years, the six members of my family have resided in the small, one-room house. I purchased used iron roofing sheets to cover the house, but they are severely corroded and have large holes that allow rainwater to enter the structure. This year, I intend to use the funds to purchase new iron sheets, building poles, and cement bags. This will make it possible for me to construct a large two-room home where my children will have their own room separate from my husband's and my own, preserving our privacy."

"I have four children. Two of my children are going into grade 1, one is in grade 4 and another is headed to grade 9. I am a single mother as I lost my husband during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was the sole breadwinner working as a houseboy in an copmound owned by an Asian. She lost her husband during Covid period. He was working as a gardener in someone's home. She hopes to be able to educate her children courtesy of the Givedirectly tansfers that she has recieved and will be receiving from Givedirectly."

"Food security is our biggest challenge in this village. I was married in May this year to my husband who's a mason just working right here in the village. He normally makes around $8 daily whenever he manages to get a job. We only have one child right now to take care of so most of our income is spent on food and outfit. But the challenge is that he doesn't get job so often and so I had to start a business to ensure our child doesn't go hungry. I have been hawking some pastries in the village earning me around $3 daily that has been handy in supplementing his income."

"Lack of reliable sources of income. My husband is a motorcycle taxi rider at the nearest shopping center. He bought a motorcycle on loan from a particular credit company to be repaid weekly at $24 after giving a deposit of $250. The total amount should be $2300 when it's all paid. This is around 170% of the actual value. Personally, I involve mostly in burning and selling charcoal which can only buy is food. It's been tough times for us repaying the loan and trying to pay other bills. This has led to a lot of instances of my children staying out of school because of school fees areas. I have two children in grade school paying termly fees of $30 together."

"My future shattered when I dropped out of school for lack of school fees. I was forced to do casual jobs to earn a living for my family of five.Since then, life has been difficult because on most days I cannot buy food for my family. My children sometime go to school without taking breakfast also missing out on classes due to hunger. This has affected my self esteem as a parent and it saddens me when I cannot provide all the basic needs for them. I believe if I had a stable source of income, they would be living a comfortable life."