"My grandsons do not have a good shelter, and I am the one taking care of them. They have been seeking shelter from neighbors, and they are still young. I am planning to build an extension of one room in order to accommodate them. I will be buying some iron sheets and building poles to accomplish this. My plan is to save them from the trouble of seeking shelter elsewhere. I am also planning to buy a new mattress and a new bed to replace the old and worn-out beddings that I have been using for many years so that I can at least enjoy a comfortable sleep."

"Nothing excites me like the unconditionality of the transfers. GiveDirectly wisely thought of such a move because family needs differ across a community, and with the transfers, the financial burden has been eased as businesses have been boosted and assets acquired."

"My spouse and I are farmers, and we have been blessed with two children. Receiving money from GiveDirectly has been a tremendous blessing in our lives as it has enabled us to meet our daily needs comfortably. Previously, we often went to bed hungry due to financial constraints. After receiving the transfer, I spent $90 on buying foodstuffs, and I also took my daughter to the hospital where we used $33. Lastly, I used $27 to improve our farming activities. Having enough food in the house gives me a sense of fulfillment as a parent because I am confident that my family will not lack. This was not the case before because we did not have a stable source of income. I am grateful for the support that has significantly uplifted our lives."

"The moment I received my transfer from GiveDirectly is still vivid in my memory. At that time, I was doing casual work on a farm, specifically harvesting tomatoes. During a break, I happened to check my phone and noticed a text message, even though I didn't hear it buzz. To my surprise, the message informed me that the money had been deposited into my account, and I felt an overwhelming sense of happiness. Despite my excitement, I decided not to share the news with anyone around me because I didn't trust them. The joy I felt from receiving the transfer was so intense that it momentarily overpowered my exhaustion. I was elated by the thought of being able to pursue my dreams and immediately started planning the best way to utilize the funds."

"I have been suffering from waste bone problem for over five years now. This has affected my productivity at my casual job. I can not work for more than eight hours per day. This is the challenge I am currently facing."

"In the year 2022, I used to actively engage in the mining of magnesium which is the main activity in our area. This job was very reliable but it affected me health-wise since I am currently experiencing chest pains. For this reason, I had to abandon this job and at the moment, I am jobless. The burden of providing for our family of 9 is now on my husband whose monthly income is $180. This income is hardly enough to sustain us since it mainly supports us with food. The most affected ones are my children who sometimes miss classes due to lack of fees. As a mother, I have felt the pain of watching the desperately at home. Hence, the financial crisis stands out as the main challenge that I am currently facing."

"In the coming year, I want to focus on renovating my house. The roof is badly damaged and perforated, which allows rainwater to enter the space and expose my family to cold infections. Before I can start the procedure, I want to assemble the building materials first and then hire someone to revamp the roof. Particularly, I need at least ten pieces of iron sheets. Since I do not have a stable source of income, I hope that the coming cash transfers will enable me to complete this exercise so that my family can have a safe shelter. Right now, am just banking on the rains to continue so that I can grow food crops. This will allow me to save enough funds from the transfers."

"My priority is providing for the basic needs of my mother and I. Given that we are both advanced in age, with no one to actively provide for us, we constantly lack food in the household which leaves us starving for days. If it were not for the cash transfers, am not sure of how much my mother and I would be suffering. The rains just began and I wish they never stopped anytime soon so that I can finally cultivate and harvest some maize. With enough food in the house, I could spend some of the cash transfers to start buying goats to start building some wealth."

"As a single parent, providing for my three children is becoming harder by the day, especially with the rising cost of living. Although I run a business selling coconuts, the low returns barely keep us fed for the entire week, which calls for an additional source of income. Am happy that the cash transfers have proven useful in providing for most of our basic needs. Since the transfers will one day cease, I wish to have established some wealth by the time they end. Particularly, am invested in rearing goats. This is what I want to focus on in the coming years."

"Ever since my house collapsed, my family occupied my mother-in-law’s space, which motivates me to build a new structure. In fact, I wish to build a more spacious one with three rooms that will accommodate my growing family of five children, my husband, and me. As my husband supports the daily basic needs of our family such as school fees and food, I on the other hand assemble the building materials for the new house. So far, I have bought 30 pieces of iron sheets. Once I have acquired enough, I will start buying bricks and then later hire someone to build the shelter to completion. I plan to spend my next cash transfers on this project to completion."