"I currently reside in a single room with all seven of my children, and the space feels so small. My strong desire is to build a larger house to accommodate my family comfortably. To achieve this goal, I am committed to saving diligently from my vegetable-selling business and starting my own house constructing project. This will boost my confidence and give my family a spacious place to live."

"I aspire to construct my own one-room house, as living with my brother has limited my independence. With each transfer I receive, my plan is to purchase two metal sheets, gradually working towards the goal of building my own space for greater independence and privacy."

"Once I complete my studies, my goal is to establish my own tailoring shop. I plan to save diligently to acquire a sewing machine and the necessary materials. This endeavor will not only enhance my living standards but also improve the quality of life for my family."

"I have a plan to save up enough money to buy more chickens. Once I expand my poultry, I can sell them and work towards acquiring a new motorcycle. Currently, I operate on commission, but owning my own motorcycle is a goal I'm eager to achieve. I am determined to save both from my business earnings and transfers to turn this dream into reality."

"I am a mother of two children, and at the moment, they are not attending school because they are not of age. However, I am proud to say that I plan to enroll them in school next year. Additionally, I have aspirations to join a hairdressing course, which will equip me with the skills needed to secure a good job. This will enable me to solve our family's financial needs and help my husband who works as a motorcycle driver and is the primary breadwinner, taking care of everything."

"I have a plan to sell my chickens and supplement the amount to purchase more goats. Presently, I own two goats and intend to acquire more in the future. My goal is to invest in goats, as they can serve as a valuable asset that I can sell in case I encounter financial challenges. This will enable me to manage my debts effectively and any financial challenges I encounter."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to accomplish my goals in a relatively brief time frame. I have been able to effortlessly stock up on enough food for our household and even purchase a comfortable mattress, something I once believed was out of reach due to financial limitations. It genuinely feels like a dream come true, and I'm deeply thankful for the assistance that has elevated our quality of life."

"As I said I joined a savings group. We contribute $15 monthly from which we will divide at the end of the year. I hope to be able to purchase a piece of commercial land by end this year. With savings of about $200 I believe I can make a down payment for a piece of land that I have wanted for a long time and ensure that I can build structures to generate income as well as provide a place for my children to stay at."

"At around 3 PM, I was peacefully dozing off, finally unwinding from the relentless daily chores, when the unmistakable buzz of a message woke me. Groggy yet curious, I reached for my phone, and my heart leaped with joy as I read the words before me. It was the notification I had been eagerly anticipating—an unconditional cash transfer from GiveDirectly had arrived. In that very moment, a profound sense of relief and hope washed over me. I knew that with this unexpected blessing, I would soon be able to provide my children with a new, sturdy home, replacing the cramped thatched house they had called home for so long. The prospect of seeing them sleep in comfort and security filled me with a renewed sense of purpose and gratitude."

"Housing is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am living in a one room house with a mixture of iron sheets and grass roof and it leaks during rain season. I am a widow who works as a casual labor and my income goes to food thus I lack the capacity to build a decent house. During rain season I spend the whole night without sleeping."