"I do security job at the nearby secondary school earning approximately $100 per month which caters for school fees. I have two children at secondary level and they have a collective fees structure of $700 per year. My income is low such that they have been out of school for sometimes due to school fees problem. This has affected their performances."

"The transfers we received from GiveDirectly allowed us to make significant strides toward securing a brighter future for our family. One of the most pressing priorities was ensuring that my son could pursue his dreams of studying in college. Education is a gateway to a better life, and I was determined to provide this opportunity to him. We allocated $250 for school fees and took the crucial step forward in making this dream a reality. Another strategic decision was to invest in livestock, so we used $50 to purchase four goats. This investment is a step towards self-sufficiency and the potential for our family to prosper. Additionally, we made a wise choice by saving $250. This reserve serves as a means to enhance our family's financial stability to be channeled into my daughter's shop, which has been a reliable source of financial support for our family during challenging times. By adding more stock to the shop, we ensure its sustainability and also contribute to our financial resilience."

"My husband is a seasonal plumber and his monthly income is around $90. This income is very minimal considering that I am jobless and we depend on this payment for everything. Balancing between saving and spending is another challenge because it becomes stressful. After all, I have never managed to save. As a wife, I have felt like a burden to my husband because I lack any income as a supplement to his little income. Since we have a son, I am so worried about our future and this is what has given me stress."

"Eighteen years down the line since my wife passed away, has been a long journey of sorrow. This is because being a widower means assuming all the household chores. As a man, there are some roles like sweeping or cooking which are regarded to be for women in our community. Since I didn't want myself to be a laughing stock to people, I decided to employ a worker. This has equally been a stress to me because I am required to pay her $30 per month. Because my kiosk has not thrived well, getting this amount every month is a challenge and it means delaying her payment. Hence, I consider financial instability to be my biggest challenge."

"My husband and I do casual jobs at the quarry earning approximately $25 each per month. The money caters mostly for food and school fees which is not even enough. Sometimes my children miss classes due to lack of school fees. This has affected their performances . Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life."

"Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing. I am a single mother doing casual jobs at the nearby quarry and earn approximately $30 per month which caters for school fees and food. My children have been out of school for sometimes due to lack of school fees. This has affected their performance and also sometimes they miss class due to hunger."

"Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge that I am currently facing in life. I do casual work at the nearby quarry which gives me an income of $80 per month though sometimes I go the whole month without any job. This is a seasonal work and has affected my family socially and academically. My wife was taken back to her maternal home because I did not give the bride price due to lack of money. My daughter has been out of school too due to lack of school fees."

"The idea to give us money is something you do well."

"I bought land so that I can relocate."

"The direct cash transfers from Give Directly have catalyzed unprecedented transformations in our village. There's a notable surge in new businesses, increased school enrollments, and marked improvements in living conditions. People now reside in better homes, enjoy nutritious meals, and even maintain healthier interpersonal relationships."