"I can vividly recall the moment I received my transfer from GiveDirectly. I was working on the farm, sweating under the scorching sun, when my phone rang. Upon checking it, I discovered that the money had been deposited into my account, and I was filled with happiness. The joy of receiving the transfer was so immense that I momentarily forgot my exhaustion. I was thrilled at the prospect of being able to pursue my dreams and began strategizing how to best use the funds."

"As an elderly person, I no longer have the energy to engage in manual labor and have to rely on my children for financial support. However, their contributions are not always sufficient as they also have their own responsibilities to tend to. I reside with my grandchild, and upon receiving my transfer, I decided to purchase two plastic chairs valued at $16 since I did not have any in the house. Additionally, I acquired a mattress worth $30 and spent $20 on medication. The remaining funds were set aside to cover our daily food expenses. All this was not possible before because our main focus was on foodstuffs. We are grateful for the timely support from the organization."

"When my daughter was joining secondary school, I received my first transfer, and at that moment, I had no other means of raising enough school fees as my livelihood from casual labor and subsistence farming had been adversely affected by a harsh and prolonged drought. As a result, I spent $115 on paying for her tuition fees and equipping her for school. This was a significant relief for both me and my daughter as she was almost missing the slot reserved for her. I also spent $60 on purchasing foodstuff for my family of 10, which lasted for almost a month as I continued working on local casual jobs to earn my daily wages. Finally, I utilized the remaining money to purchase other essential household items."

"On a hot afternoon of February 15, after coming back from the farm, I received a message that confirmed the receipt of my first transfer from GiveDirectly. Even though I wasn't expecting any money from anyone, I was certain that it was from GiveDirectly. At that moment, I was alone, and I couldn't express my excitement. However, when my children returned later that evening, I shared the good news with them, and they were equally thrilled. Moreover, my helper also called to congratulate me on receiving the money, and we both shared excitement. I had to wait until the next day to collect the money from the nearby shopping center, but the feeling of hope and anticipation made me sleepless that night."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the beginning of the construction of a new latrine, something that we have been lacking for a long time. Previously, we had to rely on relieving ourselves in the surrounding bushes and shrubs, which was unhygienic and posed a great risk to our health. With the support of GiveDirectly, we now have the means to construct a proper latrine that will not only provide us with the privacy we need but also promote better hygiene practices. Once complete, we will be able to use it for a long time, and we are grateful for the opportunity to improve our living conditions."

"Receiving the first transfer has made a significant impact on my daily life, and the biggest change has been the construction of my new house. It has provided my grandsons with a separate space to sleep, which has improved their comfort and given them more privacy. Before the construction, we used to share a single room, which often led to disturbances and discomfort. Now, I have my own private space, and my grandsons have a spacious room where they can freely socialize without disturbing my sleep. The new house has made a big difference in our quality of life, and I am grateful for the support from GiveDirectly, which has enabled us to improve our living conditions."

"For a while now, I have desired to own a more decent house because my current shelter has huge holes in the mud walls. However, it was hard to do this before because my husband and I lacked the resources to construct a new house. The little we made from making and selling charcoal could barely cover anything beyond food. Thanks to previous cash transfers, I have secured 14 iron sheets for my new house. My aim spend most of the upcoming transfers to buy more building materials and later hire someone to complete the task. "

"My target is to make poultry farming my principal source of income. Because they are in more demand than any other animal, I feel they will make it easier for me to raise funds in the future to meet my family's requirements. I currently possess about 50 hens, the majority of which I obtained from prior cash transfers. I intend to procure more chickens in the future to grow the flock. Also, as their number increases, they will require a larger shed. This is why I want to build a more spacious cage to accommodate the chickens as they breed and multiply. "

"Due to our low level-income, my husband and I have a primary goal of paying school fees for our children so that they can have ample time in school to better their performance. I always feel happy seeing my children go to school because that will help them be independent and reliable citizens. In addition, I aim to practice poultry farming. It is a promising venture that can help me since I am jobless. I hope to raise over three hundred domestic fowls by the end of the year. I know that is achievable because I have plenty of time at home to attend to them."

"I hope to complete my house before this year end"