"As a mother, I have really tried to make ends meet but its like it is impossible. My husband is unemployed and all he does is to move up and down in search of a good job. I used to sell fish which earned me a profit of $1 that I would immediately utilize to cover my family's needs. I would want to start my business where I will be selling vegetables because I believe people need food to survive and improve their own lives, hence they will be buying in bulk and I will be making huge profits."

"I have a goal which is to save enough cash which will be specifically for my daughter's school fees. She is currently in her first year in college and I believe that once she graduates and acquires a well-paying job, she will be the one to take care of my whole family since she is the only one who got the chance to go to school."

"When I initially started receiving my transfers, my family and I sat down and chose how we would spend them. We made the decision to build a very large and spacious house because the home we currently live in is some how small. We were able to begin the foundation with the first transfers, but we ran out of money before we could finish. We used the second transfer I got to complete building our house. We spent $300 on coral stones to design our dream home and we spent the remaining $250 on cement and other minor expenses. With the transfers, we were able to construct a large, three bedroom house for ourselves. My kids have their own room and we also have a spare room for visitors. Thanks to GiveDirectly for enabling us to have our own desired home."

"GiveDirectly has truly transformed my life, elevating me from grass to grass and from one degree to the next. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for everything it has done for my family and I. The unconditional transfers I received has really brought about great changes in my life. I am forever grateful."

"I am a married woman who has 6 children. Two of my children are in college; one taking Education and the other is in KMTC majoring in nursing. My husband happens to be the breadwinner of my family due to the fact that I do not have a solid business to support my family. His line of work is selling shoes. His business was not doing well when I received my second transfers, so I decided to top up $20 to boost his business and he happily went ahead and added new stocks for his existing business. The remaining amount of $35 I was able to cover my children’s school expenses so that they may not be send back home and miss out the important things that their mates were doing in school."

"I used my recent transfer to purchase Planks, nails and door frame for my house."

"My goals is to have my own farm where I will be growing tomatoes and selling them to my neighbours who will buy it on profit. The money that I get after the sell of my products, I will save enough to build my self and family a new house. The current one that we are living in is not that spacious enough for my children and I. Thank you so much GiveDirectly for it all."

"If I get some money, I want to buy a posho mill. This will also rely on my wife, who is actively seeking employment as a teacher. Also, I will be able to save some money from my part-time job for this ambition."

"My biggest dream is to expand my business. The main goal of this is to make more money and ensure my kids have a better and more comfortable life as a result. With them having finished their education and me offering them opportunities with the extra income, their futures will be guaranteed."

"My biggest wish would be to start a small mini-mart. a business where I can sell goods off the shelf and people can peruse and choose as they wish. The extra cash would mean the world to myself and my family, and I pray it comes to pass one day."