"Right now, supporting the education of my four children is my priority.  I wish to continue growing my charcoal business and hopefully obtain other sources of income that will enable me to raise more school fees. In the short run, I intend to start by admitting my son Moddy to high school first. After he is settled, I will continue expanding my business and buy goats to increase my income streams. "

"By the end of the year, I wish to have built the extra room to completion. I heavily count on my monthly cash transfers to make this wish a reality for me because whatever I make from selling sardines cannot cover anything beyond food costs. I will be very happy to see my grandchildren occupy one room and me the other, for this will bring enough space and privacy for all of us. "

"I have always wished to reduce my dependence on my son. Though the monthly cash transfers have allowed me to settle some needs by myself, am worried that capacity may stop when the cash program ends in five years' time. To ensure I have a reliable source of income by then, my plan is to build a six-room rental structure made of brick walls and a tin roof on the piece of land I own near my trade center. "

"I would like to build a kitchen structure that will provide ample space for cooking and storing cooking pots. All along, I have been doubling one of the rooms in my house as a kitchen, something that has deprived me of sleeping spaces especially when I receive guests. I plan on consulting a builder about the estimated costs of the construction project and then start buying the building materials like poles and iron sheets. I believe that obtaining this kitchen space will eradicate the shame I feel when my visitors see me cook at the same spot they expect to lay their heads at night.   "

"Seeing my children through high school and possibly college is the greatest accomplishment I hope to realize in the next few years. Since the money I make from my job can only cover needs like food, I wish to channel the monthly amount I receive from Gice Directly towards paying tuition for my two children (in form two and grade seven respectively). The cash transfers are the surest chance my son and daughter have to go through high school and college education. "

"To reduce my dependence on my son and actively contribute to the family’s needs, I desire to own and rear livestock as a stream of income. Particularly, I wish to venture into goat and chicken keeping, as these animals tend to multiply faster than the other kinds. Having already secured two goats from previous cash transfers, my aim is to buy more and expand the herd by the end of the year. I hope that the transfers will allow me to buy as much as I can because they are my only source of income at the moment. "

"Am ashamed that I always seek accommodation for my guests from my relatives’ or neighbors' houses because my one-room house is too tiny to host all of us. I will be relieved if I extended an extra room to my house, which will specifically serve as a guest room. My plan is to start saving for the construction materials like iron sheets and building poles, and then hire someone later to handle the exercise to completion. "

"My focus right now is to build a new two-room house made of mud walls and a tin roof. Since I cannot work to raise funds for the project, I hope to finance the construction through the cash I receive from Give Directly. I started securing some iron sheets using previous transfers. My aim is to assemble the construction materials like building poles and more iron sheets and then hire a builder later to help implement the project to completion. I would be happy if this happens within the next year. "

"When I received the first transfer, I began paying for a piece of land, but I was unable to pay the full amount due to other obligations. I cleared the pending $150 for the piece of land that I was relieved to be granted after completing the payment when I received the second transfer. I also purchased a $200 heifer to add to the only dairy cow I already had on my farm. I plan to keep the two, breed them, and when they reproduce, I will have extra liters of milk and may consider selling the offspring to cover other household expenses. I also had a new house at the time, but I had not finished furnishing it or purchasing furniture. I then spent $150 on a three-seat sofa set, two tables, and cushions for the chairs to make them more comfortable. My house is currently looking really good, which has boosted my confidence even when visitors arrive. In addition, I used the remaining funds to purchase food for my family."

"GiveDirectly's organization was impressive from the first day of their arrival in the village to the last. Everyone appreciated the training they provided, the respect they showed each household, and the clarity of their information, which was consistent with every visiting staff member. I value the transformative support that came with the freedom to spend the money however we saw fit for our families. Nothing should be changed, even in other villages, because the approach was clear and welcomed by everyone."