"My health has been on a downward trend in recent months. My goal in the coming year and beyond is to save enough money to go for a thorough check-up to understand the root cause of these problems and find the proper solution. After completing the construction of my house, I also plan to purchase a wooden bed and mattress. Currently, I sleep on a sisal bed, which is very uncomfortable. Buying these items will provide me with much-needed comfort whenever I sleep. To achieve these goals, I plan to save enough money from my subsequent transfers and ensure that I can accomplish them."

"My goal in the coming year and beyond is to allocate a significant portion of my subsequent transfers to go for more medical checkups. This will help prevent my health from worsening further by catching any problems early. The money will also be used to purchase any medicines prescribed by the doctor. Additionally, I plan to use the funds to buy nutritious food, especially fresh and leafy vegetables and fruits, to help boost my immunity. I am very happy with the financial support, as it is helping me take care of my health."

"My goal in the coming year and beyond is to use my subsequent transfers to purchase livestock. Due to my health condition, I am unable to work and provide for myself, so investing in and rearing livestock offers me a chance to earn some income and reduce my reliance on my mother for financial support. As the goats multiply, I plan to sell some, and the profits I earn will help me take care of my personal needs. I am deeply appreciative of the financial transfers from GiveDirectly, which are helping me work towards achieving this goal."

"When I received $200 from GiveDirectly, I was filled with excitement because I knew it would change my life, especially after the devastating floods that hit my village. I had a four-acre farm where I had planted maize, but it was struggling due to the floods and a disease called MLND. With the $200, I used $80 to maintain my farm, buying the necessary farm inputs and irrigating the crops. Despite the challenges, I’m happy to say that the money from GiveDirectly helped me harvest 70 bags of maize. I plan to sell these to sustain my family's needs and help us fully recover from the effects of the floods. I also have a small poultry farm that was on the verge of collapsing. I used $50 to buy 50 chicks and an extra $20 to buy their food, chick mash, and vaccines. The chicks are now doing well, and I plan to sell them when they grow, using the money to build a house and buy more chicks to keep the farm running and sustainable. The remaining $50 was used to pay school fees for my child, who is in primary school. This ensured that my child could continue learning without interruption. I am truly grateful for the support from GiveDirectly. It has made a significant difference in my life, allowing me to rebuild after the floods and secure a better future for my family."

"When I received $180 from GiveDirectly, I had an acre of land where I had planted maize and vegetables, but unfortunately, the crops were completely swept away by floods. Determined to recover and start farming again, I used $55 for land preparation and labor since I already had kale seeds. My farm is now doing well, and I hope to sell the produce and plant maize when the maize season arrives. The income will help sustain my family, and I’ll also use it to pay school fees for my two children. I also used $50 to pay school fees for my son, who attends a nearby academy. It was important to me to keep him in school without any interruptions. Additionally, I spent $58 to buy a sofa. I had always wanted to have a comfortable sofa set so that when neighbors visit, they have a nice place to sit. The rest of the money was used to buy clothes for my kids, so they could look good and feel confident. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for this support, which has helped me get back on my feet after the floods and improve my family's well-being."

"The biggest difference since I started receiving the GiveDirectly transfer has been my ability to buy land. I had already reserved a piece of land but was stressed about paying for it before someone else took it. I was overwhelmed with worry and thoughts, but now, thanks to the support, my mental health has improved. I am happy and deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for allowing me to choose how to address my problems on my own. With the new land on higher ground, I won’t have to worry about floods anymore. This move will provide my family with a safer place to live, and I am relieved to no longer be anxious about the threat of floods"

"The biggest change in my life since I started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly has been my housing situation. I’ve upgraded from a single-room to a two-room house with modern, durable roofing. This new home is spacious and comfortable for my family. Although I plan to add a kitchen in the future, that wasn’t a priority for me right now. I am incredibly grateful to GiveDirectly for making my dream come true with their unconditional cash transfers."

"The biggest change in my life since I started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly has been the improvement of my home. Before receiving this support, my house was filled with mud from the floods, making it very cold and putting my two kids at risk of getting sick. Now, with the money, I was able to cement the house, and it is much more comfortable. My home looks nice and is welcoming, even when I have visitors. I am confident that they will have a pleasant time here. Although my children are in secondary school, I prioritized fixing the house because of the comfort it brings to my family."

"After I registered, I had to move my cattle to Eldume to find pasture, so I was away for about five days. During that time, the GiveDirectly team came looking for me, but since I wasn't around, I missed the initial transfer that the rest of the village received. As soon as I got home at 10 a.m., I called their office to sort things out. To my surprise and relief, by midday, the money was in my account. I was overjoyed and immediately told my wife, who was just as excited. We started planning right away on how to use the money to buy sheep and stock up on food."

"The biggest difference in my life right now is that we have a better kitchen for my wife to cook from. In the past, when it rained, she would struggle because the roof leaked, and now she can cook without stress even when it pours. I'm also happy that we have food in the house, so I no longer have to do casual jobs like burning charcoal just to make ends meet. This has allowed me to concentrate on other things I want to do at home, like farming, which gives me peace of mind. I will forever be grateful to GiveDirectly because they have given me a reason to believe that I can start all over again even at old age."