"I am quite grateful for the generosity I have received from the organization because of the positive impact it has had on my life so far. The funds that I have been receiving have enabled me to plan better for my future. That is why I have been saving a small amount with each transfer so that when I eventually have enough money I can finally open up a business where I sell clothes specifically for women. The profit I make from this business will enable me to cater for the day-to-day needs of my family. Furthermore, I also plan to use the funds to help pay for tuition fees for my daughter."

"After completing his primary school education, my son Simon, unfortunately, did not earn an entry into high school given his low performance. He alternatively decided to pursue a driving course. As a parent, there is no greater relief than seeing the happiness and contentment of my children. Therefore, my plan right now is to support Simon’s quest by sourcing and paying for his college fees."

"I hope to complete my house in the coming years. I am working to ensure that I finish the construction and move by next year."

"GiveDirectly had done so much well for me and my family. The intervention of GiveDirectly had enable me improve oue standard of living."

"In the coming year I hope to build my house in Fish Town so my family and I and locate there."

"Sincerely speaking, I was stuck with my child who is in secondary school. I had done all that I could in vain and the child was on the verge of dropping because of school fees. I am very grateful for the help I received from GiveDirectly because it rescued my child’s education. As of now, I am somehow relieved because completing his secondary education successfully will be a history made at my home and my desire will have been fulfilled."

"Mary Buteme is facing a challenge of poverty which has put her under a state of helpness.She hopes life can be better after receiving the cash transfer where she can set up a small business to sustain her family."

"I am a livestock farmer and this is the only source of income that I have been depending on ever since I settled here. Water has however been the single most challenging commodity here and it is so essential to realize meaningful and optimal production. I have tried to dig a water pan but since it is not deep enough it dries whenever the rains stop. I would have realized more profits in this venture only if I could get a good and constant source of water. I also have a 5 acre piece of land and it can comfortably accommodate 10 cows but the water problem has restricted me to 5 but I hope my profits to double if I can maximize on everything."

"Being a widow with 3 children has been the most challenging thing in my life. I unfortunately lost my husband last year and his loss came at a time that when the children needed our support so much in terms of providing school fees and also fending for them. I have been trying to put the pieces together after his demise but nothing seems to be working because I have no capital to start a business, the livestock that we had were wiped out by Foot and mouth disease thus complicating my fortunes more. It has been my wish to start a business to help me meet the demands of the family and am glad that it is almost becoming a reality."