"I was overjoyed to receive the first transfer, as my kiosk was nearly empty, and I lacked the funds to restock. Charcoal burning was my only option for raising the money for restocking, but this is usually tedious work, and finding buyers is hard. When the transfer came through, I immediately used $90 to restock my kiosk. I'm happy to report that this boost has increased my daily profit from $20 to $40 on a good day. Additionally, I used $70 to pay the school fees for my brother at Yatya Secondary School. Our father passed away in 2017, leaving me with the responsibility of supporting him. Thanks to the transfer, I was able to settle this term's school fees, easing my mind as I no longer have to worry about him being sent home for unpaid fees. With the remaining amount, I bought some new clothes for myself making me look good when attending occasions."

"As a recipient of GiveDirectly, I am filled with hope and determination for the coming year and beyond. My biggest goal is to build a second house for my family. Right now, I live with my six children in a cramped two-room mud wall house, and we have no privacy. This situation is not ideal, especially as my children grow older and need their own space. To make this dream a reality, I plan to save $20 monthly from now. I know it will take time, but I am committed to accumulating enough money to build a comfortable and secure home. With this new house, my children will have the space they need to study, grow, and thrive."

"In the coming year and beyond, my deepest hope is to focus on my children’s education. Despite the many hardships we face, I am unwavering in my determination to balance our spending and save as much as possible from the transfers we receive. These funds have been a lifeline, and I plan to use them wisely to ensure my children have everything they need for school. I dream of a future where they can learn without interruption, with new uniforms, books, and the fees paid on time. My goal is to save steadily, setting aside money from each transfer to build a secure fund for their education. By doing this, I believe I can give them the best chance to succeed, to grow confident and well-educated, breaking the cycle of hardship. The support from GiveDirectly has sparked hope in me that we can achieve this, and I am committed to building a brighter future for my children."

"Financial constraints is the biggest challenge. We do charcoal burning to earn a living, recently it was banned by the government hence lack of market. In a week we earn $6 and this is hardly enough to cater to all the family basic needs. My children lack school fees and they spend most of the days at home hence missing out on their studies something that am not happy."

"I am thankful for the progress I have made in educating my children with the financial support from GiveDirectly. As a parent, I have always wanted the best for my children, and seeing them succeed in their academic goals has been my priority. Although I have faced many financial hurdles in raising their fees, I am grateful that the transfers have helped me pay their fees on time, allowing them to continue their studies without interruptions. My current goal is to help my children achieve their educational goals and complete their studies. To support them, I have started burning and selling charcoal as my only source of livelihood to raise their fees."

"My goal for this year is to expand into livestock brokerage, with a particular focus on goats. It promises to be a profitable venture that will also bring me a sense of fulfillment. After purchasing the piece of land, I plan to use the transfers I receive to make this goal a reality. This investment is crucial for establishing a successful business and enhancing my financial stability. I deeply appreciate the support from GiveDirectly, as it has enabled me to accomplish so much."

"My goal for this year is to expand my livestock activities by buying more goats. I plan to use the upcoming transfers to achieve this. Having a larger stock of goats means that even after the project ends, I will have a valuable investment to rely on, creating a lasting legacy of this great initiative. I am pleased with the progress I have made so far, as it ensures my family will be well taken care of in case of any urgent needs. I am deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for their support."

"My mind right now is fixed on the goal of completing my education. The biggest loss would be not to be of service to the people who have made tremendous sacrifice to send me to school. I have the plan of starting animal farming once I am done with school to allow me get an income. This will allow me educate my younger brother who is also making sacrifices for me now to be at school."

"My dream is to have built a house of my own by this year August. I have already bought iron sheets, the building poles and some other building essentials which is a step in the right direction. My plan is to use the transfers to buy all the necessary material and have the construction start soonest possible. I am also soon finishing from mechanical technician training, my plan is to be employed for a while as I save to set up my own garage."

"I have a dream to build a new house for my family by February next year. I am planning to buy two iron sheets monthly from my transfers which will allow us to to cut down on building expenses. My husband will buy the rest of the construction of material with his earnings as a house construction worker. I also would want to buy chicken on a monthly basis at $4 each month which I hope to resell to buy goats and in turn sell the goats to buy cows which will allow us to get us an income. The cash transfers have allowed us to dream of a better tomorrow."