"I have been suffering from ulcers for years now. I have getting medication from the nearby hospital but still in vain. I can not engage myself on hard activities nowadays. This is the challenge I am currently facing in life."

"It helped people leaving their poverty and I am so happy because it helped me to leave the poverty i had. Everything that GD has done was good and It should keep doing that"

"We were so lonely and we thought that we were useless but GD thought about us and showed us that we can reach somewhere. I don't see anything bad that GD has done everything was good"

"We bought a land for $300 because we needed a land to cultivate, we had a house only without any land that's why we chose to buy it. we also bought roofings for building our kitchen that costs us $70 and health insurance for our household of $12 and we also bought food of $5"

"During a time of great hunger and desperation, an unexpected lifeline arrived, bringing forth a glimmer of hope. It was an opportunity to address my greatest challenge, a chance to prioritize the well-being of my children and make their dreams come true. And for that, I am eternally grateful to GiveDirectly. The transfers came at a time when our struggles were at their peak. It brought much needed relief and allowed us to focus on what truly mattered. With the support we received, we were able to provide our children with a good home, a dream that had seemed unattainable for so long. The weight of hunger lifted from our shoulders, replaced by renewed hope and the opportunity to create a brighter future. We seized the chance with gratitude in our hearts, determined to make the most of this newfound stability. Seeing our children happy and secure in their new home was the greatest gift we could ever ask for."

"I cannot express enough gratitude for the unconditional transfer I received from your organization. It has brought immense positive change to my life. With the first transfer, I immediately decided to convert my mud-walled house into a permanent block house. Not only will this serve as a lasting reminder of your generosity, but it will also provide better security for me and my family, offering protection from potential thieves. I invested $200 in building blocks, $150 for 15 bags of cement, and $50 for 12 tons of building sand. Currently, the construction is now underway. GiveDirectly has left an indelible mark of gratitude in my life. Additionally, I was able to use a portion of the transfer to pay my son's $50 college fees, which were crucial for him to be eligible to sit for his upcoming examinations. This financial support came at the perfect time, and I am relieved that my son can continue his education without any hindrances. With the remaining funds, I made sure to purchase enough food for my family. This has alleviated the burden of hunger and ensured that we have a stable source of nourishment. GiveDirectly has truly made a significant impact on our lives, and I will forever be grateful."

"After a long period of drought that paralyzed our farming activities in my region, I recently returned to subsistence farming. The weather recently improved, so I was able to plough and cultivate my entire acreage, and I am confident of a bountiful harvest. This will solve the problem of food scarcity in my household, and I will redirect my transfers to another project. I intend to build a new house because I do not own one. My house collapsed a few years ago, and my son offered me his house, where I have remained to this day. I would like to start purchasing at least two iron sheets per month. I intend to buy a total of 20 iron sheets before purchasing the remaining materials, such as building poles. So far, building a house is the primary goal I hope to achieve in the coming year and beyond."

"My primary goal for the coming year and beyond is to ensure that my five children do not drop out of school due to lack of funds. I was having difficulty paying their fees, so I was always late with my payments. As a result, my children were frequently expelled from school. They could stay for weeks because I could not afford the fees. Since I am now assured of receiving this money every month, I prioritize paying the fees on time in order to avoid having them expelled from school, which can have a negative impact on their academic performance."

"Lack of a stable source of income is the biggest challenge. I am an accountant by profession and graduated in 2019 but up until now I have not been able to secure a formal employment. I rely on motorcycle taxi business that earns $500 a day which I use to meet the basic needs of my children. I hardly save any amount for future use since it is not enough."

"In the coming year and beyond, I want to commit to purchasing goats and sheep and rearing them for economic gain. For those of us who do not have formal employment, owning livestock is a source of wealth. As a result of the transfer, I now have three goats and three sheep. Because they will multiply, I intend to exchange them for bulls in the future so that I can make a pair of oxen to help me plough my farm. I am a subsistence farmer, and it recently cost me a lot of money to prepare and plant my land. Having a pair of oxen will make land preparation easier and save you money on hiring."