"As soon as I collected the money I went to buy zinc to reconstruct my house and other materials for the house. This is what I have planned long time ago but it could not be done because the lack of money, I feel so bad living in this house but thankfully GiveDirectly has given me a reason to smile."

"No new goal yet, my goal to graduate from high school is still my dream."

"I burn and sell charcoal for a living and to provide for my nine children. Given the low yields from this practice, it is challenging to guarantee daily meals for my family. That is why securing enough food was my priority immediately after I received the money. I spent $ 45 on two bales of maize flour that lasted the household a few days as I bought time to raise money for more. Also, I used $53 to buy a mattress to enjoy a more comfortable sleep. At least, I no longer wake up fatigued as I did before. Furthermore, by the time I got the cash, all my children had pending school fees debt. For the two in high school, I spent $100 to clear the balances and used $30 to settle the primary school debts. I am glad that they continued their studies without being pulled from class to collect money anymore. Next, I obtained eight pieces of iron sheets worth $96. I will use them on a new house that I plan to construct for my children since the current structure is growing small for all of us. Lastly, I bought a cow using the rest amount to expand my herd to five goats and three cows. This livestock is an important investment to me for I can easily sell them to raise funds to support my children’s education in the future."

"That morning, I was in the field doing farm work having left my phone in the house. When I returned, my helper informed me that while I was away, the phone rang with a message. Upon confirming its contents, she realized that GiveDirectly had sent the cash transfer. This news brightened my morning; I was happy. Being advanced in age and depending on my grandchildren for provision, at least the money would allow me to fend for myself and also support the family."

"Initially, I solely relied on the charcoal-burning business which would not enable me to put food on the table on daily basis. I used to go without fort for at least two days a week. My living status was pathetic. Getting this transfer from GiveDirectly has changed my life. I generate income from the motorbike that I bought and it is serving my family well. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly because if it were not for them, I would not be having the motorbike for business as a family. Since the time I received the transfer, I have not gone without food."

"Give Directly did extremely well by helping us with money to empower our lives and nothing bad they did."

"My most recent transfer I received, I bought rice and keeping the other for the person to build plaster my house."

"My most recent transfer was spend on zinc and I kept the remaining money."

"My main objective for the this year is to improve the condition of my home. My two-room thatched house's back walls gave way after last year's heavy rains. The large opening in the wall has a negative impact on my children because of the humid nighttime weather. In addition, the absence of a door in my home makes it extremely challenging to safeguard my belongings inside. After my husband passed away, I was left as the family's sole provider, which made it challenging to repair the house because I don't make enough money to do so. I'm happy that the transfer's proceeds will help me accomplish this year's goal of improving the house's condition."

"My main goal this year is to use my transfers to start a business. I have been teaching as a PTA teacher till June 2022. Unfortunately, I got an accident last year in July, and since then, I have not been able to go to work. So I have been over-relying on my husband for support. Just being in the house has been a bother to me, and when the year began, I developed a goal of opening a food cafe where I can sell cooked food to the Bodadoda riders. I will engage someone to help me, and I know I shall raise some money from it to support my husband in meeting the needs of our five-member family. For the past months, the transfer had been helping me to seek medication while some I used at least buy four goats. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for its financial support."