"I currently face the challenge of landslide which threatens us all time that may lose our lives and property. We also a problem of poverty which comes as a result of crops and property destruction. We also face a challenge of sickness which takes a lot of money and makes us fail to pay school fees for school going children."

"The biggest transformation in my life, ever since I started receiving unconditional cash transfers from GiveDirectly, has been the revival of my motorcycle. When it broke down, I was plunged into a state of despair because it was my primary source of income. However, with the support I received, I was able to repair it, and it breathed new life into my livelihood. Transporting charcoal with the motorcycle now yields profits that have made a world of difference. I can effortlessly pay for my children's education, attending to all their needs without the burden of financial strain. Gone are the days of borrowing loans from friends to fend for my eight family members. The motorcycle has not only revitalized my income but also restored hope to my life. Without the cash I received, I'd still be trapped in a cycle of suffering, unable to gather even a single coin to repair it."

"The most profound transformation in my life since I began receiving unconditional cash transfers from GiveDirectly is the remarkable growth of my small fish business. Previously, I could only manage to earn a modest $4, but now, with the support of these transfers, my earnings have soared to $15. This substantial increase in income has been a lifeline, especially since my husband's debilitating illness prevented him from working. It has enabled me to provide for my six children without the constant struggle we endured before. I can now easily cover their school fees, paving the way for a brighter future for them and future generations. The days of being a laughing stock due to our financial struggles are behind us, replaced by a newfound sense of dignity and hope for what lies ahead."

"In the coming years and beyond, I am considering transitioning from maize farming to cultivating green gram and peanuts. These crops are known for their resilience to drought, which has been a recurring challenge in our region. Over the past four years, my attempts at maize farming have been marred by losses due to inadequate rainfall, resulting in reduced yields. I believe that shifting to green gram and peanuts will be a more sustainable choice. These crops are better suited to our climate conditions and have the potential to yield a surplus that I can sell to secure both food for our consumption and funds for my children's education. This transition represents a hopeful step towards a more stable and prosperous future for my family."

"In the years to come and beyond, my goal is to lease an acre of land close to the river. This will open up opportunities for practicing irrigation, which is crucial in our area due to recurrent rainfall shortages that impact crop production. My plan is to cultivate maize on this land, with the dual purpose of selling it for profit and ensuring a stable supply for our domestic needs. This step toward irrigation farming will help secure our food supply and potentially generate additional income for my family."

"The lack of a reliable source of income in my household is basically what makes my life tough. At the moment, I have 3 children who are schooling and they depend on me to pay their fees. This has stressed me a lot because my casual activities does not earn me much, usually $2 in a day that I use to buy food. This means their education is affected most because they are mostly sent home. As a parent, I have been feeling the pain of watching them desperately at home. What a life of worries about their future!"

"I was once dealing with second hand clothes, a job that I depended the most. This job came into a halt since June last year because I experienced some challenges like school fees and hunger, that forced me to spend the money planned for the business. Considering that I had borrowed a loan as my capital, it shocked me and I had to spend everything including selling my 3 goats to pay back the money. As I speak, I decided to engage in other small business of selling sweet potatoes within our village and in a day I make $2, an amount which is three times less of what I used to earn. The pressure of balancing how to sustain my family's basic needs due to the financial crisis is what I consider as my biggest challenge."

"I hope to enter my new house in the safe place by next year."

"My current house is too small, and I am eager to begin the construction of a larger one. I plan to gradually save up and purchase one metal sheet at a time for this project. This will simplify my work and make me have an easy time in planning and buying things that I do not have."