"My goal in the coming years is to expand my kiosk business further. Currently, I utilize my brother's shop space, which poses an inconvenience to him. Therefore, I aspire to acquire my own shop space and, more specifically, build a brick-walled room to house and expand my business. Owning a shop will not limit my brother from using his space when the need arises. I will also be more confident operating the business from my own space."

"My goal by the end of the cash transfers is to accomplish something substantial. Primarily, I aim to repair my house, or if finances permit, to build a new one, given the recent collapse of one wall due to ongoing rains. Beyond that, I aspire to find a new partner. It has been over a year since my wife left, and being alone has been challenging, juggling responsibilities like cooking for myself and engaging in casual labor for charcoal making. Having a new partner would alleviate the loneliness and bring companionship back into my life."

"Looking forward, my overarching goal is to support the education of my four children until they complete university and secure good jobs. I recognize livestock rearing as a viable means to accumulate wealth for their education. Both my husband and I have no active streams of income but I feel that owning livestock will create us wealth in the long run. To date, I've acquired ten goats from the cash transfers and plan to persist in this effort until the transfers come to an end."

"I desire to persist in livestock keeping, specifically goats. Should budget constraints arise, I aim to at least secure a hen from the cash transfers. With six goats acquired from previous transfers, my target is to increase this number to at least 20 by the time the transfers conclude. The envisioned growth of the herd through reproduction will enable me to sell some of the animals, generating resources to meet the various needs of my family, especially school fees for my six children. Despite existing financial constraints, I remain hopeful in realizing this dream."

"I am incredibly appreciative of GiveDirectly for making it possible for my family to lead a comfortable life—we can now eat three meals a day, as opposed to the difficult time we had in the past only getting one meal a day. May you grow to be a large corporation and carry on aiding the underprivileged in the neighborhood. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for elevating me from the lower class to the upper table."

"GiveDirectly has excelled in transforming our lives, allowing us to experience a level of comfort previously beyond our reach. Our children now enjoy regular and satisfying meals, our living space has expanded, and the burden of demanding and unpredictable jobs has eased. I am immensely grateful to GiveDirectly for these positive changes. Nonetheless, our gratitude for the positive impact remains unwavering, and we would greatly appreciate the possibility of a second-round bonus to further support our journey towards a better life."

"I spent $300 of the transfer to change the water line that we had from the faulty one to a functioning one. We had not had water flowing through our taps for more than six months and this was really frustrating. I went on and spent $100 to fix our toilet because it had collapsed due to the heavy rains and we had no dignified place to help ourselves. My daughter, five grandchildren and I were all using the bush to help ourselves and I found this to be very unsanitary. Finally I spent the rest of the transfer to buy two goats. These goats are believed to be of good breed and that in a few years they will have multiplied and i can even trade some for upkeep and my medication."

"My current aim is to construct a spacious iron-roofed house, saving $25 from the monthly transfers for this purpose. My existing dwelling poses numerous challenges, being dilapidated and unstable. During rainfall, it leaks uncontrollably, compelling me to seek shelter from my neighbors. This has resulted in soaked bedding and jeopardized household items. With the accumulated funds, I've so far purchased essential building materials like poles and will soon acquire iron sheets to complete the house. I am hopeful that the monthly support will ensure that this project is completed and I'll no longer worry about rain, thus bringing much-needed relief."

"Since the commencement of the transfers, my life has undergone a transformative shift. The most significant change lies in my newfound ability to lease a one-acre piece of land for an entire year, engaging in farming, a venture previously deemed unattainable. The joy that accompanies this accomplishment is profound. The plot of land symbolizes not just an agricultural investment but a beacon of hope for a more sustainable and secure future. As a single mother facing unique challenges, this opportunity has eased the burden of providing for my family. Education, once a financial struggle, has become a more attainable goal. The stability afforded by the farming venture enables me to educate my children with reduced hardship. Each day, as I tend to the crops on that one-acre plot, I am reminded of the positive ripple effect the transfers have brought into our lives."

"One ordinary evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, enveloping the home in a warm glow, I sat in the living room with my five children and husband. Suddenly, a notification popped up on my phone – a message from GiveDirectly. Disbelief and excitement surged through me as I read that we had received $200. It was a moment of sheer joy, and immediately, my mind raced with possibilities. As I shared the news with my family, we unanimously decided to use the money to buy a sofa. The worn-out chairs we had were a testament to the years of shared laughter and conversations, but they had seen better days. The idea of having a comfortable place for us to sit, especially when guests visited, filled me with anticipation. It was not just about a piece of furniture; it was about creating a welcoming space for our family and friends, a small luxury that would enhance the warmth of our home. And so, that unexpected windfall became the catalyst for a simple yet meaningful upgrade to our daily lives."