"Upon receiving the transfer, my immediate focus was to construct a house for my children. This was our most urgent requirement at the time, as the nine of us were cramped in a single-room dwelling that felt small and suffocating. Thankfully, I was able to spend $430 from the funds specifically for this purpose. Previously, such an endeavor seemed unattainable as our meager earnings were primarily used towards essential expenses like food and school fees. As a married individual with seven children, my husband and I relied on farming and sporadic odd jobs for sustenance. Unfortunately, the unpredictable weather conditions in our region often hindered our income, as we had to wait for rainfall. With the remaining $20, I managed to procure some much-needed food, a task that would have been impossible without the cash transfer. I am immensely grateful for your support, as it has greatly enhanced our living conditions."

"The joy I experienced upon receiving a text message from GiveDirectly, notifying me of the funds I had received, is indescribable. I remember being at home, engrossed in my household tasks, when I was startled by the buzzing of my phone. Checking the message, I confirmed that GiveDirectly had indeed provided me with financial support. I am immensely grateful for this cash transfer, which is administered without any discrimination, ensuring that everyone is treated equally and with respect."

"I can no longer do menial jobs for a living like I used to when I was younger and stronger. I rely on my two sons, who work casual jobs like burning and selling charcoal and occasionally low-paying construction jobs. They also have large families to support. To alleviate the burden of relying on my son's support, I intend to save some money each month, purchase goats, keep them, and allow them to multiply. As a result, I am assured of meeting my personal financial needs without relying on them because I can easily sell the goats."

"We bought livestock"

"Food scarcity has been my biggest concern because farming was impossible owing to the drought that struck over the past few years. As a result, I spent the transfers mostly on food, allowing my children to eat healthily despite my financial difficulties. I'm grateful for the recent rains, which allowed me to plant all of my land. I'm expecting a bumper harvest this year, which will alleviate my family's food shortage. I will now be able to invest in animals, such as goats, on which I may fall back in the event of a financial need. So far, I've bought four goats, and I plan to buy more and raise them in the coming year and beyond."

"I look forward to finishing my house and buying furniture. This would mean that my family is safe and well protected. I also intend to educate all my kids comfortably."

"I hope to establish a livestock business in the near future,.This would mean financial security for me and my family."

"My main objective is to send my children to college. To ensure that they never run out of school fees, I will continue to save and invest the transfers I receive. By educating them, I'm hopeful they'll have good careers in the future and can support me when I'm old."

"I am living a better life as my kids now go school without fear of debts. My family is fine. My children can now pack some for school"

"I was in the garden harvesting beans and my neighbor came asking if I'd checked my message. I ran to house and found it been sent. I felt very happy. I thought about God's grace since I was sick and now I could get some help and by a cow as well."