"I first bought land in Bumwalye for agriculture because of heavy rains where I was staying"

"Bought a bull for rearing and a piece of land"

"GD does well in offering help to poor people without conditions attached She believes it would be better to also enrol people who were forced out of their villages by landslides, staying in other villages where GD has enrolled"

"I now have a piece of land. My family is fine. I can now buy land and build a house in a safe place"

"By the end of the year, I aim to make goat rearing my primary investment. To accomplish this, I plan to increase the number of goats, improve their shelter, and even expand it to accommodate more livestock in the future."

"In the coming months, my objective is to harvest the maize from my three-acre field, store it appropriately, and wait for the optimal time to sell before the year ends. The revenue from this sale will enable me to plant beans in the subsequent planting season."

"Having lived under challenging conditions in a small, old house that was deteriorating, it was only sensible to prioritize providing my family with a safe and comfortable home. To do this, I allocated half of the transfer ($100) to the purchase of building materials. Food, being a crucial aspect of our well-being and functionality, was another priority. Thus, I utilized the other half of the transfer ($100) to secure sufficient food supplies for my family."

"I'm planning and aspiring to construct a well-built, two-room house for my family of eight. Even though it's still rather small for our needs, it represents an upgrade from our current situation and offers potential for future expansion."

"The most significant change from when we didn't have financial aid from Give Directly is that my family is now happier and healthier. Having food at home has promoted a sense of peace, satisfaction, and unity among my family members, which is a complete contrast to our previous situation."

"Upon receiving my first transfers from Give Directly, I was in the middle of a school meeting. I didn't notice the receipt of the funds until I was on my way home. The realization that I had received some money filled me with joy, and I hurried home to share the good news with my family and plan our next steps together."