"In the coming year, I have a goal that I am determined to accomplish. I want to construct a new house for my grandson, who has been struggling to find a comfortable place to sleep in our neighborhood. Although he's been fortunate enough to have a spot at friends' houses, I can see how it has been a challenge for him, especially when the other households in our village have friends over too, and he's left without a place to sleep. By building a new house, I aim to ensure his comfort and offer him the opportunity to accommodate any visitors that come to our home, providing much-needed extra space for our family and friends. It's a project filled with love and the hope of creating a warm and welcoming environment for my grandson and everyone who enters our home."

"I felt so much happy about everything to do with GiveDirectly. They came to my rescue at the time that I had nothing completely. I was able to plant maize in my farm and in good. time. These are things I would not have been in a position to achieve were it not for them. For this, I am eternally grateful. Because of their fairness and lack of bias during enrollment, people like me were able to benefit and now. we have a story to tell from our end. I am so much thankful for this."

"GiveDirectly unconditional cash really helped me and my family at the hour of need. The money came when I was ill and I was able to seek medication without feeling that I was confined on how to use the money. I personally did not have enough money to do the farming that I have done with GiveDirectly transfers. The money has helped me a great deal at my old age and I am so grateful for it."

"My goal is to continue buying goats in the future, provided I don't face other financial constraints and my health remains stable. I often suffer from chest complications, and a significant portion of the transfer funds go toward medication for this condition. I hope that in the coming years, things will be less complicated than they have been in the past. I currently have four goats that I acquired through previous transfers, and I aim to buy six more and let the herd grow."

"I'm grateful that the cash transfers have allowed me to invest in farming activities on my four acres of land, including purchasing maize seeds and hiring laborers to work on the land. As a result, my family and I now have enough food to last us until April next year. During this time, my main goal is to fully support my children's education so that they never face the risk of missing classes. In particular, I aspire to ensure that my son, Ramson, who is currently in form four, completes his high school studies at the end of the year with no outstanding school fees balance. I'm hopeful that the cash transfers will assist me in achieving this goal as they are my sole source of income."

"Now that the recent harvest has provided my family with enough food that should last us until April next year, I can shift my focus to other pressing needs that I had to forego previously, as the transfers were primarily dedicated to purchasing food. My immediate goal is to build a new house. After my previous house collapsed, I moved in with my son's family. However, I don't feel entirely comfortable living with them, and I believe I am depriving them of space. Therefore, I aim to start purchasing building materials like iron sheets and tree poles to begin the construction process. I hope that the continued cash transfers will help me achieve this goal."

"While my husband is the primary provider for our family of six children and me, his income as a security guard is only sufficient to cover some of our household expenses. I'm grateful that the cash transfers have allowed me to contribute to some of these expenses, particularly the school fees for my children. By borrowing from our savings club to settle my children's school fees and using the cash transfers to repay the loan, I've been able to manage this financial burden effectively. I plan to continue supporting the education of all six of my children and hope to see them through to college because I firmly believe that education is the key to their future."

"The ability to use our transfer funds based on our personal needs was genuinely captivating. It enabled us to allocate the money to things that held great meaning for us. Additionally, I received the money directly on my phone, which was quite distinctive. I didn't encounter any issues that needed correction, as everything was executed flawlessly. I am incredibly grateful for the support we received, as it has profoundly changed our lives in ways we couldn't have imagined."

"The support we have received from GiveDirectly has been truly helpful. It has made a significant difference in our lives, ensuring that my family and I have consistently had enough food on our table through the cash transfers we have received. This stability has relieved so much of our previous worries. However, I hope that GiveDirectly can extend this same support to other villages as well. Imagine how many more families could experience this happiness and security if the program expanded. It would truly be a wonderful thing to see everyone in need benefit from such unconditional support."

"My primary goal and greatest achievement lie in investing in livestock, particularly goats. The reason behind this choice is that once the goats start reproducing, they will not only double my initial investment but also increase in value over time. This provides me with a sustainable source of income, especially during the dry seasons when selling the goats becomes feasible. The financial support I have received thus far has proven invaluable, particularly during the challenging period when my son, who serves as the main provider for our family, fell ill. This support has helped alleviate the financial burden and provided me with a means to sustain myself and my family during this difficult time."