"I love GiveDirectly's approach to supporting the community. Unlike other organizations that provide specific items, GD offers unconditional cash transfers directly to our phones. This gives us the freedom to choose how to use the money in a way that best improves our lives, aligning perfectly with their goal of eradicating poverty. I am grateful that the transfer has allowed me to enhance my farming, which is our main source of livelihood for supporting our three children. Thanks to the transfer, I was able to fence my land using a chain link, preventing livestock from invading my crops—a challenge I had been facing for a while. This barrier has given me the confidence to make significant investments, such as planting tomatoes for commercial purposes, without the fear of losses. This will further improve our family's financial stability. Thank you, GiveDirectly."

"I am a parent to two children who are currently in high school. My top priority is always to ensure that I pay their fees on time. I am currently struggling to make ends meet as I only work menial jobs that do not pay enough. Despite my efforts, I have not been able to raise the fees required using my own resources. Thanks to the monthly transfers, I am hopeful that my children's studies will not be interrupted like before when they would be sent home and stay for weeks. My ultimate goal is to allow my children to achieve their educational goals despite my financial struggles. I am also planning to save some money for a new bed to replace the old traditional one I have been using. It is no longer comfortable to sleep on."

"I am currently in the process of building a rental house on my piece of land, and the monthly transfers have played a significant role in its construction. Previously, I couldn't afford to buy the necessary building materials, but with the help of the transfers, I'm grateful that I started the construction. I've been buying the materials gradually, as soon as I have saved enough, and my goal is to see this house come to completion. I'm assured of earning some rental income once it's complete, which will supplement my income. So far, I've been surviving on fetching and selling firewood, which doesn't pay much. I believe that earning some rental income will not only transform my household's living standards but also help me pay school fees for my children."

"Since I got my first transfer, my life has improved a lot. I never imagined I'd live in a house made of iron sheets. I've always lived in a house made of grass and mud since I was born, even before I got married. I've already bought iron sheets, and I'm sure when I get my second transfer, I'll build a really nice house and live comfortably, sleeping well. Thank you so much, GiveDirectly, for changing my life."

"GiveDirectly has brought many blessings into our lives, and we are truly grateful to God for that. We deeply appreciate GiveDirectly for providing us with unconditional cash, allowing us to make decisions on how to use it. With this support, we've invested in agriculture, ensuring we have enough food and have paid our children's school fees. We admire your approach to empowering communities, and we encourage you to continue educating other villages on how to wisely utilize the cash when you visit them."

"In the upcoming months, my aim is to invest in livestock, particularly goats. I am optimistic that they will breed and provide a sustainable source of income for me in the future, even after the financial aid ends. I am pleased with the positive changes in my life that have been facilitated by the transfers. I no longer face the significant challenges I did before, and I am grateful for the progress I've achieved."

"My aim in the upcoming months is to fund my son's college education. His one-year course will equip him with valuable skills that can lead to lucrative job opportunities, enabling him to support our family financially. I am grateful for the financial assistance I have received thus far, as it has significantly contributed to improving the quality of life for me and my family."

"A reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do casual jobs and most times I go without any job. This has made the family go without food and sometimes we lack even money to buy water from the water point in the village."

"After receiving my last transfer of $450 from GiveDirectly, I felt joyful and determined to invest the money in ways that would benefit me long after the support had ended. I decided to spend $73 on farming an acre of maize. It's the rainy season now, and maize grows well here. This amount covered the costs of preparing the land, buying seeds, and paying for labor. Previously, due to limited capital, I would lease only half an acre, but this time, thankfully, I was able to cultivate a whole acre comfortably. The harvest from this farm will help ensure food security for my family and allow me to sell the surplus to pay for school fees and other family development plans, like opening a business. I also invested $150 in buying three sheep, which thrive in this area. I plan to sell them during emergencies if needed. Additionally, I used $50 to pay for my child's education. I have a young family with two kids, but only one is currently in school. I believe that preparing my children with a good educational foundation is crucial so they can grow up to be dependable members of the family and contribute to our future."

"Receiving assistance from GiveDirectly has been a significant blessing for me and my family. With the $130 of the received transfer, I prioritized my son's education. I used it to pay for his first term school fees as he embarked on his journey into junior secondary school. Witnessing him take this step forward academically fills me with immense pride and gratitude toward GiveDirectly for making it possible. Alongside the school fees, I did some shopping for some essential items he required as he joined the school. Investing in the future is crucial, so I allocated $90 to purchase three she-goats. Not only do they provide security for our future, but they also offer an opportunity for additional income through breeding and selling offspring. As a family heavily reliant on charcoal burning and occasional casual jobs, securing our future with these investments brings a sense of stability and hope. Furthermore, I utilized $55 to purchase a sack of maize, ensuring an adequate food supply for my family of seven. This investment in our sustenance ensures that we can focus on other aspects of our lives without worrying about hunger. With the remaining $252, I am currently renovating the walls of our mud-wall house, which were damaged by the ongoing rainfall. Investing in our home's infrastructure enhances our living conditions as well as provides a sense of security and stability for my family's future."