"I would really love to set up a mini mart business in Ganze Centre. This would improve my finances greatly and thus allow me in future to be able to build a bigger house for me and the kids. I would sell flour, soda, cereals and dry food, and actively use that money towards ensuring my kids complete their education ."

"Before GiveDirectly transformed my life, I had lived for over 18 years without a roof over my head. It's hard to express how much it pained me to know that what most people treat as a normalcy, to us was indeed a miracle. GiveDirectly excels at fulfilling dreams and all I would ask is they continue to walk with us financially and allow us to complete many more projects."

"My medical expenses were the first on my list of things to do. I've had a growth for the past three years, which has warranted a clinic visit once every month. If GiveDirectly had not stepped in, I would have been unable to buy the pain killers I desperately need to survive. I added 2 female goats and one male. Slowly making sure that I get assets that can grow our worth as a family. With a sizable amount,I boosted my hotel, located in Mariani Centre, by purchasing flour. I cook chapati,beans, ugali amongst many other local delicacies. Sadly, the past 4 months have seen me not go to the hotels since doctors advise against it. My son has been doing casual jobs on construction sites and brings home $12 per day. Imagine the burden of trying to cover $180 per term for the 4th born in Palakumi Secondary, $10 per term at Mariani Primary, for your kids, on only the $12 your son is bringing in per day. GiveDirectly came in when we needed them most, since the other 3 elder kids have all had to drop out at Form 1, over lack of finances. We will forever be in awe of GiveDirectly and what they have done for my family."

"I am a livestock farmer and I wanted to increase my herd. With the second transfer, I spent $100 to buy two goats and an additional $200 to buy one fat cow which is now lactating and producing enough milk to be consumed by my family and an extra to be sold. All my seven school-going children had fee balances thus I used $50 to clear it off. I also bought four hens at $20 for my wife to rear at home. Preparations for land cultivating had begun and so I hired some people to help me with the work since I would not have done it single-handedly. I paid them $50 to have the work done. With the remaining money, I bought a solar torch for $10, three pangas for $20, and a dog to protect us through the night for $10."

"I am grateful for the work well done by GiveDirectly in our village. Many were suffering a lot before the transfers came in, but at the moment everything has completely changed in every household. Those who had no hope of ever living in good houses are now enjoying good living conditions, and even their farming activities have improved a great deal. Everyone was treated fairly - a reason that no one complains to date, but thankful for the generous support."

"From the small money that I make doing the menial job, I have been saving $10 monthly which has now accumulated to $150. I intend to keep saving and later on open a small business for my wife. This will ensure that we can help each other in catering to the family’s basic needs."

"Even though we sometimes struggle to pay school fees for my three children, I have set a new goal of opening a new business selling vegetables. This will help substitute my husband’s income and I can be chipping in to pay some recurring bills."

"I have been staying with my wife for the last three years, but I hadn’t yet finished paying for her dowry. When I received the second transfer, I gave $200 to my in-laws. I added four goats worth $120 to my flock since I am a livestock farmer. The bed and mattress which we have been sleeping on with my wife and one kid were worn out, hence I replaced them with new ones worth $150. The remaining cash I used to purchase food and other household stuff which were missing."

"GiveDirectly was welcomed into the village with great happiness and I can attest that our expectations of their delivery did not disappoint. I believe everyone concurs with a great job done in every household with no bias or discrimination. I have no complaints since the monetary support I received met most of the family needs I had planned."

"fees 3k, building 30k, 2 mbuzi 7k, clothes 4k, food 3k have 5 kids, bed 6k, am farmer separated with hubby"