"With my last transfers, I decided to use half of the transfers on my small grocery business. As a small business owner, I have faced numerous challenges and setbacks along the way. The unconditional transfers came at a critical time when my business was struggling to stay afloat. With the allocated transfers I used $200 to inject much-needed capital into my grocery business. I used the funds to restock inventory, improve marketing efforts, and enhance the overall operations. This infusion of funds revitalized my business, attracting new customers and increasing sales. In addition to boosting my business, I recognized the importance of completing my house, which had remained unfinished for far too long. The unconditional transfers allowed me to allocate $ 250 towards the completion of my dream home. I saved diligently, knowing that this investment would provide long-term stability and comfort for my family which has not been the case and I would like to make this a major representation of what Give Directly has done for me and family."

"After graduating from high school in 2021, I faced a major obstacle in pursuing higher education: lack of funds. Living with my elderly grandparents, who are unable to financially contribute, made it even more challenging. Although my uncle occasionally helps us with our food expenses, his support is limited to that. Fortunately, the cash transfers I receive have presented a great opportunity for me as I plan to set aside some funds for my education. In the coming years, my main goal is to enroll in language studies, particularly in French, and complete my education. This is because my ultimate dream is to become a tour guide, and being proficient in different languages will work to my advantage."

"I aim to utilize the half-acre piece of land we own at the trade center in our village. My husband and I have always dreamt of constructing a rental house there, but financial constraints have prevented us from doing so. The limited earnings from our casual jobs have made it difficult to afford the construction costs. However, with the cash transfers, I see a possibility of realizing our dream. While constructing a brick house might be expensive, I would be content if we could afford to build one with mud walls. This additional income stream from the rental house would greatly improve our financial situation and provide a better living for our two children."

"My ambition as a young girl who has completed school and is still living under my father's roof is to no longer be a burden to him. With my five siblings still relying on him for their education, I wish to alleviate some of that responsibility. I aspire to achieve financial independence and contribute to the betterment of our family. Instead, I aspire to attain financial independence and support my family. To achieve this, I plan to open a business selling vegetables in my village as a source of income."

"Aho inkunga yambere ingereyeho, yasanze mfite umushinga wo kubaka indi nzu kuko iyo dutuyemo yangiritse bigaragara, amafaranga yambere nahise nihutira gusizisha ikibanza bimpagarara 25,000 Rwf (25$), ndangije ngura n'amabati ya 135,000 Rwf (135$), nishyura na mutuelle ya 18,000 Rwf, ndangije ngura n'isafuriya hamwe na matelas bintwara 46,000 Rwf (46$), asigaye mpahamo ibyo kurya. Amafaranga ya kabiri yo angezeho, nongereye amabati ngura andi ya 50,000 Rwf (50$), ngura n'ingurube ya 80,000 Rwf (80$) hamwe n'inyana ya 150,000 Rwf (150$), ngura n'imyenda ya 26,000 Rwf (26$), asigaye ndi gukomeza kuyakoresha mu iterambere ryanjye harimo no kuguramo ibidutunga."

"I have spent my transfer on rearing of animals (livestock pigs and goats)"

"I was on the verge of losing my joy due to illiteracy. I do not know if I heard the message tone or not. What I do know is that I overheard neighbors jubilantly expressing the receipt of their transfer. I requested one of them, whom I trust, to check for me since I was intrigued because we were both enrolled on the same day. She attested to the fact that I had also gotten my transfer. Having just received a nonrefundable large quantity of money for the first time in my life, I was overjoyed. The bad condition of my domicile was what brought on my bliss. Sincerely, a solution had been found for the problem. To express my thanks, I ululated and danced joyfully."

"I previously had livestock (goats) but unfortunately, they all died as a result of drought, but despite the mishaps, I did not give up. My goal is therefore to have as many livestock as possible, to achieve this, I therefore plan to spend my future transfers on buying livestock for rearing because I believe that they would be of great help to my family in the future when faced with financial challenges."

"My main goal is to expand my business and provide the best to my familhy.. I currently do not have enough stock that would enable me to earn good profits, therefore, I would like to expand my business by renting a bigger place and adding more stock to maximize profits as this would enable my family not to face frequent financial challenges as before."

"My future goal is to have a bigger house. The house that I am currently living in is a bit small considering that I have a family which is still growing and therefore I would need a bigger space in the future. My plan is therefore buy goats for rearing hoping that they would bear offspring in the future, then later sell them after a few years and spend the money on my house construction."