"The feeling of failing to achieve my dreams in the near future is something that makes me stressed. This is because, being a teacher on a contract basis means my salary is very low, usually $120 in a month. This amount can not fully meet my family's needs and I always feel, the low income as my biggest challenge."

"I find life to be so tough at the moment, especially in terms of getting my very basic needs like food and access to clean and safe water. I am aged (75 years ) yet I live alone most of the time when my daughter is away. This makes my life so miserable because I am not energetic enough to go for the water despite being available at a distance of 0.5 kilometers. At times, I also find it rough to prepare food by myself when I fall sick. Hence, I consider this situation of loneliness and water scarcity as my biggest concerns."

"I had planned to start purchasing metal sheets to initiate the construction process for my new house. However, with the expenses of my children's school fees using up most of my transfer, it has been challenging to save enough for the metal sheets. To supplement our income, I wash clothes for others, providing vital support for my family while I await the hatching of our chickens, which I will sell and make a profit. With diligent saving from my work and the potential assistance from GiveDirectly, I am hopeful that I can soon realize my dream of building a new house. Upgrading from our old mud house to one with two spacious bedrooms is a strong desire of mine, and I am determined to make it happen."

"Reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do casual jobs with very little income which caters for food and school fees. Sometimes the family goes without food and even children miss school due to lack of school fees. Last year one of the children stayed home for almost two weeks due to lack of school fees."

"Source of reliable income is the challenge I am currently facing. I used to work as a driver but the owner of the vehicle I used to driver sold it. I am currently at home doing casual jobs. I can take even a whole month without any job. This has made my two grand daughters to miss classes sometimes."

"Source of reliable income is the challenge I am facing in life. I do casual jobs making very little income that caters for food and school fees. Most of the time my children miss classes due to lack of school fees ."

"My goal for this year is to ensure that all my children receive a consistent education without interruptions. Recognizing the importance of education as a pathway to success, I am committed to saving all future transfers to support this goal. Enrolling all my children in school not only brings me a sense of accomplishment but also fills me with joy, knowing that their future is bright thanks to the assistance provided by these transfers."

"Looking ahead, my goal for this year is to establish a poultry business focused on raising chickens. However, I intend to pursue this goal only after ensuring that my children are stable and settled in school. I aspire to utilize subsequent transfers to realize this objective. Having an additional source of income will provide me with the means to comfortably pay my children's fees, offering me a profound sense of security and accomplishment. I cannot express enough gratitude for the assistance provided."

"My goal is to establish a business selling goats, a dream I am actively working on. Currently, I possess nine goats, and I am determined to increase this number significantly in the upcoming year. Utilizing my savings and coming transfers, I am determined to turn this dream into a reality. Establishing an additional source of income ensures that my family will continue to be well-provided for, even after the conclusion of this project. The transformative impact of these transfers fills me with happiness, as they have undeniably changed my life for the better, opening up new avenues of opportunity and prosperity"

"My ultimate goal is to continue my studies, successfully complete my mechanical course, and secure a good job. To achieve this, I plan to utilize the transfers I receive and also the proceeds from selling my goats and chickens. Attaining a stable job will not only enable me to support myself but also provide for my family, bringing a profound sense of fulfillment. Reflecting on how far I've come fills me with pride, and I am genuinely thankful for the support and opportunities provided to me."