"I hope to raise sufficient cash so that I can be able to finance my son's education at the university. Since he is my only child who managed to go to university, I wouldn't wish to see him drop out of school due to the tuition fees. I believe that I will fulfil this, thereby empowering him to accomplish his dream as well. It will now be his turn to help me, which is my daily prayer."

"The transfer from GiveDirectly occurred when we least expected it. GiveDirectly's operations were excellent, particularly in terms of how quickly it carried out its activities. I consider myself fortunate to have received the unconditional transfer, which has improved the lives of so many people in my village. Its impact is clearly visible, for which I am eternally grateful."

"My dream would be to purchase a dairy cow so that I can have milk for my consumption and also boost my income. I don't have the money right now, but I'm trusting God to provide. I am so grateful for the opportunity to improve the living situation that was given to us."

"My ambition would be to boost my business so that it can increase my income. This, I believe, will be useful in relieving me of my financial obligations. To achieve this goal, I intend to save the little money I make each marketing day; it will not be easy, but I am confident that with discipline, it is doable. I am happy and grateful for the help that has significantly improved my life."

"I am relieved that I now have two heifers to fill the void left by the previous cow, which used to provide us with enough milk. In the coming year, I hope to improve my farming activities in order to increase the productivity of my subsistence farming, the surplus of which will be used to purchase building materials. When I got the transfers, I needed a house, but it wasn't a top priority. I had to invest in livestock in order to begin construction later this year after the farm products were sold."

"I had one dairy cow when I received the second transfer, but I had to buy milk because it wasn't lactating at the time. I have been dealing with the same problem for a long time and have always considered adding another cow to my field to alternate their breeding seasons. I previously spent $250 on another cow, which I am glad to have on my field right now as an assurance of continuous milk availability throughout all seasons. I also spent $50 on new clothes for my two children, purchased food, and saved the remainder to pay other household bills. I am grateful for GiveDirectly's generous support, which resulted in an immediate transformation and raised our standard of living."

"With nine children in school, I have had a difficult time raising enough school fees to keep them in school debt-free. Three of them took their final exams: two in secondary school and one in grade 8, where he was to begin secondary school. Their results were unsatisfactory, and they all had to retake their classes. In the coming year, I hope to work hard in my business while also helping my spouse raise school fees and feeding my family of 11."

"I hope to complete my house project before next year"

"I hope to complete my house project before next year"

"When I received the second transfer, I had a lot to do on my farm to ensure that my family of six had enough food. I spent $120 preparing my 3-acre plot of land and later spent $140 on seeds. Maize has been doing so well on our farms in good seasons, and even though the weather has been challenging, I am pleased with the harvest. I also paid $60 in primary school tuition fees for my two children, and I spent some of the remaining funds on food. Because I couldn't buy a lot of food at once, I spent $48 on a sack of maize and saved the rest. Subsistence and livestock farming have been the source of our income, and despite the fact that there are many uncertainties due to bad weather, we believe it has been the better option."