"I am appreciative of GiveDirectly and the kindness shown to us in the form of donations. Because of the money, I have made significant improvements in my day-to-day life compared to previously. I had never heard of such a group, but I am pleased I did since it is assisting us in escaping poverty."

"I have a few intentions in mind. Firstly, I plan to acquire new bedding as my current mattress is worn out and no longer provides adequate comfort. Also, I want to revamp my house by constructing a concrete pillar around it. As my house is made of mud walls, the continuous rainfall poses a threat of collapse. By reinforcing the walls, I aim to strengthen the structure and ensure the safety of my family. Besides that, I want to continue building my wealth by growing my herd of four goats. This will ensure that even after the cash aid ceases, I will have accumulated enough resources to support my seven grandchildren, as their mothers have left to seek employment. "

"As the sole provider in my household, I rely on casual jobs to support my wife. Additionally, I have the responsibility of providing for my 12 grandchildren, whose parents lack reliable sources of income. It is crucial for me to find sustainable solutions to alleviate the hardship we face. Therefore, my goal is to continue purchasing goats using the upcoming cash transfers. By doing so, I can ensure that when the transfer ceases, I will have the means to generate funds for my family's needs. Rearing livestock, particularly goats seems to be the most viable option in my area, providing a stable source of income and helping to improve the situation in my household."

"My primary goal is to acquire goats so that once the cash assistance from Give Directly ceases, I can rely on selling the animals to generate a stable income. To achieve this, I am committed to saving at least $11 each month through a self-help group. By consistently setting aside these funds, I will accumulate enough money to purchase the goats and build wealth that could improve the financial stability of my household. "

"Aho mboneye inkunga ya mbere nahise nguramo inka ya 250,000 Rwf (250$), nteresha ishyamba bintwara 50,000 Rwf (50$), ayasigaye naguzemo ibyo kurya. Inkunga ya kabiri nayo ije nakomeje kwiteza imbere, ngura umurima wa 400,000 Rwf (400 $), ayasigaye ndateganya gusubirshamo inzu yanjye nkayikorera amasuku.."

"During the years I have been married, I have primarily relied on my husband for everything as a housewife. His income is insufficient to adequately support the family and pay for the children's expenses due to the growing number of household needs. I intend to open a small shop, make use of the transfers, increase my meagre savings, and start selling flour, vegetables, and fruits. Because I think the shop will make some money, this will at least make sure that my husband is not overwhelmed."

"For a while, I lived in a small house. I wanted to build a bigger house, but I lacked the funds to do so. However, as soon as I started receiving the transfers, my desire to construct the new home was rekindled. As a result, I made the decision to buy one iron sheet each month, and since my husband is also a beneficiary, he also does the same. My goal is to purchase 26 pieces of iron sheets, which will be sufficient to build the new house. As of right now, we have only been able to purchase seven pieces of iron sheet, but I believe we will soon reach our goal."

"I am a subsistence farmer who also tends to livestock, occasionally relying on my sons who also have families of their own to support. My two daughters are currently enrolled in college courses for hairdressing, and I want to make sure that they finish their coursework within the program's time frame. Since I don't have a reliable source of income to cover their tuition, I am dependent on the transfers to keep them in school. As a parent, I will be pleased if my daughters achieve their educational goals, which will help them build their future, and become independent because I am confident that once they have finished the program, they will be able to find employment or work for themselves and provide for their needs."

"y biggest concern was how I would be able to pay for my son's education given my precarious financial situation when he enrolled in a two-year masonry course at a college. Before I budgeted using my monthly transfers, the tuition fees seemed impossible. Since I will still be receiving some transfers, I had to sacrifice some of my needs in order to make sure that my son finishes his studies within the allotted two years. Three of my grandchildren are currently in my care after being neglected by their parents and being left behind. The transfer is my only chance to guarantee that the fees are paid on time because I am too old and frail to perform manual labor the way I used to. My aim is to provide my son and grandchildren with the transfers they need to pursue their educational ambitions. This has been my main objective ever since I started this program."

"We've aged and doing many things is a big challenge for us. We planted our farm for the last 2 years and harvested nothing. This has affected our food security. It means we must buy everything we eat. This is difficult for us and we cannot do hard tasks that pay well. The economy has been deteriorating and things are expensive. This has further stressed our ability to get food. We only depend on casual jobs which are hard to come by. They also are low paying, $2 per day. Since it's difficult getting these jobs, we must always budget the $2 to sustain us for at least 3 days."