"My current goal is to acquire more livestock, specifically goats. While a substantial portion of the recent transfer mainly went towards meeting essential needs such as food and educational expenses for my children, my farming efforts recently yielded a bountiful harvest. This harvest has effectively alleviated my household's food scarcity, presenting an opportunity to redirect transfers toward livestock investment, specifically goats. My livestock assets currently consist of six cows, and I am determined to supplement this with the acquisition of additional goats in the coming year and beyond. Owning the goats will not only cater for my financial needs but will also take care of my six children's education."

"I am living with a physical disability, necessitating regular medical attention that exceeds the financial means of my parents. Given my parents' limited financial stability and their additional responsibilities, particularly the educational expenses of my siblings, they have been confronted with considerable challenges. The assistance I have received through the transfer has been critical in ensuring timely medical treatment, covering both medical costs and travel expenses to and from the hospital. Without this assistance, my treatment could have faced significant delays, subject to my parent's ability to accumulate sufficient resources for my healthcare expenses. Furthermore, I intend to purchase additional goats, a venture that has the potential to meet my ongoing needs. As these goats reproduce, I will be able to not only care for them but also sell them, providing a consistent source of income to meet my needs."

"The house where I used to live collapsed several years ago. As an elderly individual, I primarily rely on my sons, who engage in occasional employment, to sustain themselves. However, because of their own obligations and the need to support their own extended families, building a new home for me proved to be a daunting challenge. Consequently, I found refuge in the residence of one of my unmarried grandsons, who resides in the town. While I am currently residing in this house, a sense of tranquillity has eluded me due to the fact that it is not truly my own. To rectify this situation, my plan is to accumulate my transfers with the intention of gradually purchasing essential building materials such as corrugated iron sheets and structural poles. This will allow me to begin the process of building my own home. I am confident of achieving this goal by acquiring these materials since I am assured of receiving the transfers. My ultimate goal is to own a home where I can live peacefully and cherish my personal space."

"During a typical evening at home, I received a text message notifying me that I had received $200. Overwhelmed with joy, this was a first-time experience for me, receiving such a significant sum all at once. That day, my mood by 5pm was vastly different; I was brimming with happiness and my family shared in my delight. It was then that I began to nurture hopes of fulfilling my dreams. I immediately reached out to my husband to share the fantastic news."

"Give Directly has instilled a sense of purpose and hope in many of us who have endured long periods of hardship caused by poverty and extreme weather conditions. We now carry a greater sense of confidence and happiness, as the direct fund transfers have unlocked numerous opportunities and pathways for our betterment. With this, I would like to encourage the organization to continue giving recipients the opportunities to make their own financial choices."

"One of the remarkable shifts in my daily existence is the newfound capacity to enclose my land, a task that had appeared unachievable due to financial constraints. Furthermore, I have effectively secured an abundant reserve of food within our household, providing us with substantial relief. The aid we received has elicited profound appreciation, infusing us with both joy and gratitude."

"I have a clear recollection of being out in the fields, fully immersed in my daily tasks, when I was suddenly notified about my transfer. My phone's vibration caught me off guard, and upon checking, I found a message revealing the arrival of funds from GiveDirectly. It was a heartening piece of news, evoking a surge of positive emotions within me. My joy was boundless, as I realized that I could finally realize my long-held dream of acquiring comfortable bedding. This transfer infused our lives with profound happiness, and for this, our gratitude knows no bounds."

"The memory of receiving my transfer remains exceptionally vivid, as I can still recall the intense happiness and excitement I felt on that day. I was out working on the farm, laboring under the blazing sun, when I suddenly heard my phone ringing. Upon checking, I discovered that I had been sent funds from GiveDirectly. It marked the most joyous day of my life, as I understood that my aspirations were now attainable, filling me with profound gratitude."

"I understood everything well. Give directly should bless us with some more."

"At present, I do not possess my own dwelling and am residing at my brother's residence, as he is currently employed in a distant location within the town. In the upcoming year, my foremost objective is to assemble the necessary financial resources to embark on the construction of my personal abode. In addition to the housing project, I am eager to venture into livestock investment. By doing so, I will be realizing a long-held aspiration of mine – becoming a livestock owner."