"I was thrilled to hear that I had been chosen as one of the beneficiaries since it meant that my dream of building a new home would finally come true. My spouse and I are both elderly, and at the time, charcoal burning was our primary source of income. We can no longer dig the logs for burning charcoal because of our advanced age, thus we were unable to get anything from it. We are grateful that the monthly payments, which are now our only source of income, have arrived. Right now, I want to make our living situation better. We live in a small, grass-thatched house with deteriorated walls, so it is essentially the same as sleeping outside. We have so far bought ten iron sheets, and we still need to buy another 18 so that we may begin building a new house. By the end of the year, we hope to accomplish this"

"Given my advanced age, my son is my sole source of financial support. Since my son is the family's sole provider and earns a meager income, he occasionally finds it difficult to meet everyone's needs. This year, I want to purchase lots of goats. These goats will procreate, bringing me more money. As the number grows, I may decide to sell some and use the proceeds to provide for the needs of the family. This will help take some of the pressure off my son, who works extremely hard to put food on the table for the family every day."

"GiveDirectly did an excellent job, which we appreciate and are still pleased with after spending the funds. I appreciate the uncompromised spending that was not influenced by GiveDirectly. We were all very excited when we got the chance to enroll because we had been hearing about the testimonies from afar. Everyone appreciated and comprehended the entire procedure, and nothing should be changed even in other villages."

"After successfully finishing their primary education last year, two of my children are about to begin their secondary education. Given that I do not make much money from my job as a fisherman, paying for the education of the two and four other children who are still in elementary school is a significant burden for me. I go fishing in a seasonal river, but it's almost dry, which means I'll lose my only source of income. Given the recent decline in charcoal sales, my wife, who sells it, makes a pitiful income. I want to make sure that my children stay in school and concentrate on their education this year. This will be accomplished by providing a favorable environment for their academic pursuits.The most crucial thing is to make sure I pay their tuition on time, and I'm hoping I can do that with the aid of the transfer money."

"I make a living as a casual worker by selling charcoal and burning wood. My wife, who has been helping me, is presently unwell and dealing with pneumonia. Being the sole provider for my wife and three children, life in the village is becoming increasingly difficult without a stable source of income. Due to a dearth of consumers who favor using less expensive fuel sources, charcoal sales are hampered by a lack of demand. I want to launch a livestock sales business this year. The profit margins for this business are extremely high. With this business, I am confident that I will have enough money to take care of all the family needs that I am currently unable to meet."

"My goals for this year are to raise livestock and improve the condition of my home. My two-room house is made of coconut tree leaves (Makuti), and the roof has seriously leaked over the past two years. Due to my inability to make enough money from my job selling charcoal, I am unable to replace the entire roof. In order to stop leaks, I'm going to replace the roof entirely and buy iron sheets, which will last longer than "makuti." I also want to get into raising livestock and chickens. When I sell the hens and goats that would have grown over time, I will be able to achieve my ultimate goal of owning dairy cows."

"Now that my four children are teenagers, it is very challenging to share a room with them. For the past twelve years, the six members of my family have resided in the small, one-room house. I purchased used iron roofing sheets to cover the house, but they are severely corroded and have large holes that allow rainwater to enter the structure. This year, I intend to use the funds to purchase new iron sheets, building poles, and cement bags. This will make it possible for me to construct a large two-room home where my children will have their own room separate from my husband's and my own, preserving our privacy."