"With old age and my husband who has bad health, it has been very difficult for us. We have livestock that we take care of and because of this it's really challenging for us since our children are grown and have left home to look for work in various towns. This has made life difficult especially considering the drought that has affected our village in the recent years."

"I am a single mother of three and I do casual jobs for survival. Paying school fees for my children has really been a challenge to me. My first born who is in standard eight has been missing classes due to lack of school fees. This has affected his performance."

"Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. My husband and I do casual jobs and sometimes we take a whole month without any job. This has affected my children performances at school. Most of the time they have been out of school due to lack of school fees."

"From my perspective, GiveDirectly has executed an impressive feat that has truly revolutionized families and their ways of living. The considerable water scarcity challenge has been substantially addressed, with the widespread acquisition of rainwater-collecting tanks or even the utilization of water trucks for tank filling. The freedom to spend the money according to our discretion was a paramount advantage, and this approach would be immensely beneficial if extended to other communities facing urgent needs and diverse goals they aspire to achieve. However, there is room for further enhancement in terms of outreach and assistance diversity to cater to a broader spectrum of needs within these communities."

"I deeply appreciate GiveDirectly for their remarkable efforts. Without their support, life's challenges would have been more devastating. Currently, we possess water collection equipment, which is a tangible outcome of GiveDirectly's support. The organization's unique approach of providing unconditional cash transfers devoid of external interference sets them apart. Unlike other conditional organizations that focus solely on specific items like housing construction for those without homes, GiveDirectly's approach is comprehensive and flexible. Their successful practices should be extended to other villages for a similar positive impact."

"The challenge that I'm facing at the moment is hunger. Because of changes in climate and lack of enough water for irrigation, our farms have not been productive which has led to low food supply and a lack of money for basic needs. This has affected us greatly since we've been forced to sell our livestock to pay school fees and also purchase food. Live has been very challenging."

"My greatest challenge at the moment is the lack of money. Because of poor rains and lack of enough irrigation water, our farm productivity has gone down which has led to a lack of money to pay for my child's school fees and purchase basic needs. This has made life very difficult since we depended mostly on irrigating our farms to makes ends meet."

"We have not had adequate rain in this area for three years now hence our farms are no longer productive. This has exposed our family to insufficient food. Because of this, we are forced to get alternative sources of income i.e small businesses which are also not guaranteed to provide a daily income."

"My greatest challenge at the moment is lack of food. We depend on rive Wessex for irrigation of our farms, however, this has become difficult since water is not enough due to lack of rains. This has led to a lack of food in my house at the moment. My house has also been eaten by termites which makes it squeak when beaten by wind. This worries me so much."

"In the coming years and beyond, my focus will be on enhancing the living conditions of my children by improving the structure of their house. Currently constructed with muddy walls, this setup presents challenges such as dust accumulation, leading to respiratory issues, and the need for regular maintenance through smearing. To address these concerns, I am planning to replace the existing muddy walls with iron sheets and to cement the floor. This transformation not only aims to create a healthier living environment but also seeks to alleviate the time-consuming and strenuous task of frequent smearing."