"Receiving the cash transfer from GiveDirectly changed my life in ways I never thought possible. As a subsistence farmer with a husband working as a casual laborer, building a house seemed like an impossible dream for our family of eight. The pressure intensified with two of our children about to join high school, and we were stuck, unsure of how to make ends meet. However, with the help of the cash transfer, I was able to fulfill a dream I had long set aside; building a house for my family. The relief and hope that came with the financial support were immeasurable, providing not just shelter but a newfound optimism for a better future for my six children."

"In the coming year, my primary goal is to expand my charcoal burning business and boost my income. With the cash transfers I've been receiving from Givedirectly, I see an opportunity to invest in my business. I also plan to allocate a portion of the transfers to save for my family's future needs. The support from Givedirectly has been a game-changer, I am grateful for the positive impact these transfers have had on our life."

"With the assistance of the cash transfers, I intend to repair and bring my motorbike back into operation, using it for transport business. I believe that reviving this venture will not only provide means of livelihood for me but will also contribute to increasing our household income. I'm hopeful that with these things will work out and providing for my family will never be an issue. I'm happy for the support we are getting from Givedirectly."

"Since the initiation of the transfers, my life has witnessed significant improvement. I am strategically channeling my funds towards the acquisition of livestock, recognizing their value as assets for the future. The financial support I now receive has transformed my financial independence, marking a departure from the reliance on assistance from relatives that characterized my past. I express profound happiness and gratitude for the valuable assistance provided through the transfers."

"Lack of school fees for my son is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am a widow doing casual jobs with little returns. The income can not cater for the domestic necessities and also pay school fees for the son at primary school. He has a fees balance of $25 and this has made him miss classes which also result to poor performance."

"I have a boy who has had mental illiness for the past three years. He went for checkup at the hospital in the coastal town but his condition is still not good. He cannot work and maintain for himself. This has made me and the family not to do any development project because a lot of money has been channeled on his medication."

"The meager income from my role as a casual laborer selling charcoal has placed me in the challenging position of being unable to adequately address all my family's needs. In an effort to improve this situation, I plan to utilize my transfers by investing in the purchase of additional hens, aiming to rear them for multiplication. The subsequent sale of some of these hens will enable me to acquire a sheep, presenting a promising source of income. The assistance from Give Directly has been instrumental in alleviating financial constraints and has played a crucial role in supporting my family. I am deeply grateful for the valuable financial aid provided."

"I have yet to finish the renovations and repairs for the entire house. However, my achievements this year encompass successfully concluding all renovations, ensuring the house is now safe and resilient, capable of withstanding even the challenges posed by the rainy season. The support from the transfers has been instrumental in facilitating my grandchildren's education, and it brings me immense joy to witness that they no longer encounter the difficulties associated with the prospect of being sent home."

"In the upcoming month, my primary goal is to finalize the repairs on my house, ensuring the safety of our living space. Simultaneously, I aim to persist in providing financial assistance to my daughter, supporting her as she pursues her college studies. The invaluable financial aid from the transfers has been instrumental in significantly enhancing the quality of my life, and for that, I am sincerely grateful."

"In an effort to enhance my income, I am strategizing to accumulate sufficient funds over the next three months and initiate a small kiosk business. The modest earnings generated from this venture will enable me to independently address my personal needs, reducing my reliance on my sons. I am genuinely pleased that the assistance from the transfers will pave the way for me to realize this goal."