"I believe it is possible to fulfill your dreams when you put your mind to it. I now have a clear set plan with my business idea. I have calculated an estimated that I will need about $1500 total to start this business. This is a lot of money even with the transfers. I plan to save till early next year where I will use whatever I have in savings to accomplish that dream and plan to expand as the business runs. I will continue savings with the village savings group to ensure my money is not redirected to anything else. This will allow me to marry as at now I am yet to marry due to my financial status."

"As I said earlier I achieved my dream of putting up a watching place. I am lucky that now the African cup of nations games are on, I get clients in the volume of the popularity of the game or teams in play. I would want to have more services to encourage more people into coming to my place of business,I hope to save= my transfers as well my earnings so that I get a fridge which I will use to store drinks so that when its hot like now people can always come in to buy water of soda as they watch something."

"I am a single mother, I live at home with my mother and we were recently joined by my sister who recently separated from her husband. My main source of income is the money I make from selling wine I buy from wine tappers. My income is not as being and hence having this transfers to compliment it really makes a difference. I plan to buy more animals using this transfers and use them as an emergency fund. If my child is sent from school I can sell the animal and cover that need."

"I am grateful for the support that brought about significant transformation, improved living conditions, and facilitated the payment of school fees for children. Additionally, it changed the mindset of many in terms of investments, with a notable impact on the youth who acquired motorbikes that have not only kept them busy but also become a lucrative source of income. Everything went smoothly, as per the information we received from the start. GiveDirectly has maintained their commitment, and hopefully, they will continue the good work in other villages they are yet to visit."

"The nature of livelihoods in our area is very challenging because, whenever your spouse lacks a decent job, he engages in looking after the animals while the wife gets involved in casual jobs to feed the husband. This has been the case for me and I find it difficult due to the strenuous nature of the jobs. Charcoal burning being the main casual work has drained my energy and I always feel weak. Thanks to God, this season we had good produce on our farms. I, therefore, consider the lack of a reliable source of income as my biggest challenge."

"Imagine depending on subsistence farming as the only source of livelihood! This has disadvantaged my household because anything that requires cash has been affected negatively. The most affected ones are my children who have missed decent education due to the burden of school fees. This has robbed away my joy as a mother and my hope now is on the young children who are still in lower classes. The feeling of not achieving my life goal of educating my children is what has made my life so miserable. I have, therefore, thought of financial constraints as what has made my life harder."

"Living in a polygamous family has contributed to the poor livelihood I am currently facing. This is because my husband's health status has pushed him to remain idle at home since he has hypertension. This is to mean we depend on subsistence farming as the main source of food. The most affected ones in the household are my children who have lacked decent education due to financial constraints. At the moment, I have no record of any child who has attended high school level. The young son who completed his primary level is also yet to join secondary school, something that gives me sleepless nights. Hence, the lack of a reliable source of income becomes my biggest challenge."

"I recently got $450 from GiveDirectly, and I made thoughtful choices with the money. I used $400 to pay for the school fees of my two kids who just started Form One. With a total of five kids, ensuring their education is vital, and I'm pleased to share that I have no fee balances now. I also allocated $3 to buy food for my family, ensuring there's enough to eat. These investments in education and family well-being have made a positive impact, bringing stability and relief to our daily lives."

"After receiving $450 from GiveDirectly, I carefully allocated the money to address various needs in my family. I used $200 to pay school fees for my child who is currently in Form Two. Since I started receiving transfers, she has been able to consistently attend school, leading to noticeable improvements in her grades. To boost my kiosk business, which I have been running for over ten years, I allocated $100. The income from the business has proven helpful in covering expenses like school shopping for all my children. Recognizing the need for a more comfortable living situation for my growing family, I used $21 to build a small house. With five kids, including two grown boys, providing them with a place to sleep and have privacy became a priority. Around Christmas time, I allocated $6 to celebrate the festive season. I bought new clothes and food for all my five kids, bringing joy and happiness to our family gathering. Lastly, I used $4 to ensure there was enough food for my family. This has significantly eased the previous struggles we faced in ensuring everyone had a meal. The impact of the GiveDirectly transfers has not only addressed immediate needs but has also contributed to the overall well-being and happiness of my family."

"I manage a shop that sells various products, including groceries. However, the current structure is built with mud, which is temporary and raises concerns about possible break-ins by robbers. To improve its security and durability, I plan to renovate the shop using bricks. To achieve this goal, I intend to obtain sufficient building materials, such as cement, sand, and bricks. This initiative is driven by the need to reinforce the structure, ensure the safety of my inventory, and provide a more secure environment for the business. To finance this renovation project, I have set a monthly savings target, aiming to gradually accumulate the necessary funds until the goal is achieved."