"As I mentioned earlier I am saving towards a big goal. I live in a one room house with my husband and four children, I had to move two of my children to live with their grandmother as they are growing up and are not small children anymore. I remained with my youngest in my house. We need more room as a family and that's why I am working towards building a 3 room house so that this old house can be used by my older children while the young ones get space in the new house. I will need about 40 iron sheets which is quite a big number seeing that the price of iron sheets have gone up. We are working with my husband to achieve this goal within good time to ensure our family has enough space."

"My child has issues with speech and I have been seeking treatment to settle this. I sometimes get caught off guard when he falls sick which makes me take loans to ensure that we see a doctor. My hope is to add animals to my herd so that I can have the animals as an emergency fund in case of need. I want to also ensure my two children in school get a good education and I hope to achieve this by adding more animals which will reproduce to make more money."

"I am to be able to educate my children. I did not get a chance to go through formal education to the highest levels I wanted to due to financial constrains. I do not want the lack of finances to cause a halt in my children's education and I aim to ensure this buy buying and rearing more animals. By this the animals I will increase my income and ensure that all my children go to school."

"As I mentioned my house is now transformed due to the Givedirectly transfers, I burned the mattress on my bed and cleared my bed of bedbugs using pesticides. I also bought a new mattress which entirely replaces the mess I had before. No my mind is at peace to focus on how to better my families' life. I am now focusing on paying school fees for my 7 school going children to ensure they have a fighting chance in life for better opportunities."

"I am now able to dream beyond the basic access to food that this cash transfers have been in the past months been used for in my household. I now have been able to buy animals, buy clothes and even buy iron sheets using my transfers. I now have a dream of owning a grocery stall which I believe I can achieve by ensuring I take care of my animals well and as they reproduce I can sell them to afford an amount to restock my dream stall."

"Fencing my land has long been a cherished goal of mine, as I recognized it as a fundamental step towards cultivating grass for both livestock feed and generating additional income for my family. However, this goal remained elusive in the past because my husband and I rely on farming and his animal trade business for our livelihood, with our earnings primarily allocated to our children's school fees and essential needs. We are a married couple blessed with four children. With the arrival of our third transfer, my husband and I decided to finally realize our dream of fencing our land and planting grass. We spent $400 for this purpose and used the remaining $47 to purchase foodstuffs. The transfer brought immense happiness into our lives, and for that, we are profoundly grateful."

"I bought a piece of land so that I can plant coffee."

"As a single mother of one, life at times can be challenging, but then I have to make ends meet. Thank you, GiveDirectly, for making this a success. When I received my transfers, I spent $150 on opening a retail shop business, aiming to generate a steady income for my family of two. I also purchased clothing for $50 and bedding for $100, ensuring that my family is comfortable while sleeping. For the remaining funds, I wisely saved them in the bank as a safety net for any unforeseen expenses or future business growth. This financial prudence not only secures my family's financial stability but also allows for potential expansion of the retail business down the road. I am filled with excitement and gratitude, knowing that I have taken steps to meet the needs of my family. This venture not only provides me with a source of income but also brings a sense of accomplishment and security to our household."

"Before GiveDirectly's intervention, my household was among the poorest in our community, and we were on the verge of giving up, especially after our motorcycle, which was our main source of daily income, broke down. Providing food for my family became an even greater challenge. However, when GiveDirectly arrived with a free cash transfer, I could not believe it was real until I received and spent the money on what I believed would help my family. I am deeply grateful for the freedom to spend the support as we saw fit, which has brought about a remarkable transformation in our household. I now have 12 goats, managed to repair the old motorcycle, and it is currently working well. I have also started a new business that I hope to expand using the modest profits I am currently making while still providing for my family of three. It is truly encouraging to see an organization like GiveDirectly that empowers individuals to make their own decisions. I sincerely hope this same spirit and support can extend to other needy villages, as it has made an incredible difference in our lives."

"When GiveDirectly stepped into our village to enroll and give us the cash support, it was a true blessing, especially for those of us who were suffering and watching our hopes in farming wither away due to the relentless drought. Their support came just when we were in disarray. GiveDirectly has not only rejuvenated our hope but has also provided us with a lifeline we would not want to let go of. I firmly believe that the same approach should be extended consistently to other villages. Its effectiveness and helpfulness, particularly in its unconditional nature, have proven invaluable, and it would undoubtedly make a profound difference in countless other communities just as it has in ours."