"This year I will focus mostly on nourishment because it is quite a predicament for me especially considering that I'm quite old and can barely earn living for myself thus I rely on my kids. I would also love to purchase a couple more goats because I am sure they will come in handy financially."

"I was hoping that this year if I got enough money I would install solar power in my house for proper lighting, because most of the times I use lamps which always need fuel which can be costly for me. Since nourishment is also constant struggle I am hoping to sort it out as well."

"The fact that GiveDirectly gives money without any discrimination and favour has really made me happy. I have seen no negative thing that GiveDirectly does."

"GiveDirectly is a fantastic organization. It's amazing that they granted us these payments and then allowed us the discretion to spend the money in accordance with our preferences. They take the time to teach us and address our inquiries appropriately. Their officers are really kind. I would not make any changes to the way the entire process is carried out."

"I am hopeful that shortly, I will open a hotel within the town centre. Lately, I have been thinking of it since I have been jobless for a long and it's high time I need to support my spouse who has been the breadwinner. Also, I trust this is the most lucrative business in town because of the population and the ongoing business within the city."

"In the next year and beyond, my plan is to save up enough money targeting up to $ 1000. I work as a businesswoman selling cereals in a nearby centre. With GiveDirectly transfers, I have come to realize and appreciate how accumulated money can help somebody achieve their dreams in a very short period of time. I have grandchildren whom I take care of and making such investments will only make my work easier. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly and what it has done in my life."

"I spent about $30 of my second transfer on paying fees for my four children who are in the neighbouring primary school. The money came in good time because I had already been alerted that they will be sent home because of the arrears. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for coming through during these difficult times because I am sure they would be at home. Also, I boosted my business of selling livestock in our local markets. I am so happy because ever since I revived the business, I have been earning good profits hence fending for my family has become easier. I later bought a new bed and two mattresses. I had to replace the old bedding since j used to experience lots of discomfort and pain every night. To add on that I purchased a dairy cow at $200 that I am currently keeping in my homestead. I hope that very soon it will start producing milk which I will start selling to my friends and generate an income. With the remaining amount, I bought food for my ten family members which was a relief to my spouse who has been the breadwinner."

"In the next year and beyond, my plan is to start a small business where I will make more income. Right now I work as a broker and the money that I get from this work is hardly enough to comfortably sustain all the needs of my family. I am thinking about starting a fashion selling shop in a nearby town which I will run alongside my broking business. This I believe will make my life and that of my family better going into the future by generating more income."

"I have been a businessman for so many years. In the near future and beyond, I am planning to start up boutique shops which deal with women's dresses. It has high demand as women tend to buy clothes on a daily basis. I am also planning to do subsistence farming whereby I will be mostly concentrating on farming maize, when produced, I will be supplying it in boarding schools. My family is still young, I will therefore use the profits earned to save for my children's school fees as well as basic needs like food and clothing."

"In the coming year and beyond, I would wish to restart my business of selling dry fish. I was doing this activity sometimes back but was forced to leave it due to my health problems. I planning to start it by saving $50 from the charcoal vending. This will be a reliable source of income for the family, which would assist me in educating my children and providing food for the family."