"My aim in the upcoming months is to fund my son's college education. His one-year course will equip him with valuable skills that can lead to lucrative job opportunities, enabling him to support our family financially. I am grateful for the financial assistance I have received thus far, as it has significantly contributed to improving the quality of life for me and my family."

"A reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do casual jobs and most times I go without any job. This has made the family go without food and sometimes we lack even money to buy water from the water point in the village."

"What really impressed me about GiveDirectly is their commitment to helping people directly. Since receiving their assistance, our standard of living has improved, and I am able to send my kid to school. This will definitely increase literacy levels in our family. I am so grateful for GiveDirectly. I don't have any recommendations for change because I loved everything about GiveDirectly's processes."

"Receiving assistance from GiveDirectly has been a significant blessing for me and my family. With the $130 of the received transfer, I prioritized my son's education. I used it to pay for his first term school fees as he embarked on his journey into junior secondary school. Witnessing him take this step forward academically fills me with immense pride and gratitude toward GiveDirectly for making it possible. Alongside the school fees, I did some shopping for some essential items he required as he joined the school. Investing in the future is crucial, so I allocated $90 to purchase three she-goats. Not only do they provide security for our future, but they also offer an opportunity for additional income through breeding and selling offspring. As a family heavily reliant on charcoal burning and occasional casual jobs, securing our future with these investments brings a sense of stability and hope. Furthermore, I utilized $55 to purchase a sack of maize, ensuring an adequate food supply for my family of seven. This investment in our sustenance ensures that we can focus on other aspects of our lives without worrying about hunger. With the remaining $252, I am currently renovating the walls of our mud-wall house, which were damaged by the ongoing rainfall. Investing in our home's infrastructure enhances our living conditions as well as provides a sense of security and stability for my family's future."

"We live in a two roomed house and it is my wish to expand it by building an extra room that will serve as my bedroom. This will enable me to enjoy privacy all the time unlike now where I have to share a room with my three daughters. This has been my wish for a very long time but I have not been able to achieve it due to lack of finances. Currently, I am planning to start buying the building materials in bits every month using my monthly transfers."

"My primary goal is to ensure the completion of my new house. I intend to allocate my upcoming transfers towards the final stages of construction. Witnessing the culmination of this project will be a significant achievement for my family, especially considering the challenges we've endured with our current dwelling. I am immensely grateful for the support provided by Give Directly, which has played a crucial role in helping me reach this milestone."

"Currently, the goal that I have is to build a house for my children. This is because my three eldest children are all grown ups and are men. Due to this, we cannot sleep with them in the same room as the eldest is in form two. Because of this, they have been sleeping in a room together with their cousins at their grandmothers house. Building them a house will always give them enough time to study in the evening and they will always sleep well as they will have enough space. Since I cannot afford to buy all the necessary building materials on my own, I am planning to use the money that I will receive from our merry go round group."

"Although my initial priority was managing school fees, my circumstances shifted dramatically after my house collapsed. This unfortunate event forced my children and me to move into my mother-in-law's house, which is not very spacious, but we are making do with what we have. Consequently, I have revised my plans and now intend to save a portion of my transfers for rebuilding our home. The amount I save each month will depend on various financial demands at that time, but I am committed to setting aside funds regularly. I am optimistic that, with the continued support from Give Directly and my husband's help, I will be able to construct a new house. I am deeply grateful for GiveDirectly's ongoing support, which inspires me to strive harder each day."

"Before receiving the cash from GiveDirectly, life was a constant struggle for my family. With five children and my husband unemployed, we found it difficult to make ends meet. My days were spent gathering firewood and making charcoal, earning only meager amounts of money. Sometimes, we couldn't even find buyers for our firewood or charcoal, leaving us no choice but to borrow from the local shop and sink deeper into debt.Fetching water was yet another challenge. We had to trek long distances over rugged terrain just to bring back water. It was exhausting and consumed a lot of time. However, after receiving the cash, I resolved to make some changes for the better. I allocated $150 to buy food, ensuring that my family had enough to eat. Then, I decided to invest $260 in a water tank, enabling us to collect rainwater during the rainy season and significantly easing our burden.In addition, I spent $40 on maize seeds, with the plan to grow our own food. Now, instead of relying on purchasing food, we can cultivate some of our own, reducing our expenses and providing us with nutritious meals. Life isn't perfect, but it has improved. I no longer have to worry about where our next meal will come from, and the struggle of fetching water has been alleviated. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to enhance our lives and offer a brighter future for my family."

"We currently live in a two room house with our three boys and one girl sharing a single room. I anticipate that as the boys grow older, they will require separate rooms for privacy and independence. To address this, I am planning to build a three room house for my family. This new arrangement will allow us to vacate our current house for our sons while we move into the new one, providing everyone with the privacy they need. Although I haven't started the construction process yet, I am grateful to Give Directly for their support, which will enable me to achieve this goal. I have already begun saving $ 22 monthly for the project and plan to use my accumulated funds to purchase essential materials like sand and cement. I am optimistic that with the continued assistance from Give Directly, I will be able to realize my dream of providing a more comfortable and private living space for my family."