"My main focus for the next few months is to build a larger house. The one-room house I currently have is becoming too small for my family of seven. It would be wonderful to have a two-room house, providing more space for both my family and visitors, as it has been challenging when people come over. To achieve this, I’ve started saving every coin I receive from my monthly transfers. So far, I’ve used some of the funds to buy iron sheets. I believe that with time, I will gather enough materials to start building the new house. Once it's completed, I won’t feel so overwhelmed when guests visit, and my family will finally have the space we need."

"I plan to buy more goats and chickens and breed them to increase their numbers. I believe this project will help me address the financial challenges in my household by providing a source of income through selling the chickens. With both my husband and I lacking a stable income, we mostly rely on selling charcoal, which isn't very profitable. Since I have seven children in school, having these animals will be beneficial, as I can sell some of them to help with their needs. I intend to use the transfers starting next month to get this project underway, and I'm confident that by the end of the year, I'll have a thriving flock and herd at home."

"One of the most memorable aspects of my experience with GiveDirectly has been the remarkable kindness and dedication of their officers. Despite our Maa culture, which traditionally involves welcoming guests with food, the GiveDirectly team chose to work quietly and efficiently, avoiding any burden on our community. Given the positive impact of their work, I would like to suggest that GiveDirectly consider expanding its enrollment criteria. Currently, their support is limited to individual households, but there are many more people in need who could benefit from their assistance. By broadening their enrollment to include a larger segment of the community, they could reach and help even more individuals and families facing similar challenges."

"In the coming months and beyond, I dream of buying a wooden bed and a high-density mattress. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been sleeping on traditional rope beds, which have been very uncomfortable. I often wake up with backaches and feel more tired than when I went to sleep. To change this, I plan to start saving from my monthly transfers over the next few months. Achieving this goal would mean no more back pain and a reduced risk of developing bed sores."

"Right now, I have two important goals that have been on my mind for a while, and I hope to accomplish them in the coming months. The first goal is to provide a quality education for my daughter, who will be starting secondary school next year. To achieve this, I plan to combine the earnings from my charcoal business with the monthly transfers I receive, saving a portion each month. I believe that once my daughter receives a good education, she will have a brighter future, and this is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. The second goal is to renovate my house, as it’s not in good condition, and I’m worried about the risk of rain causing harm. I intend to use the small savings from my earnings to work on this in the months ahead. By doing so, I can stop worrying about our safety and the upcoming rainy season."

"I recently relocated from my matrimonial home and now live with my daughter, who has taken on the responsibility of caring for me in my old age. Since moving in with her, I have been sharing a small house with my grandchildren, which has made me realize the need for a place of my own. I am planning to build a house that’s big enough to accommodate me comfortably. With my upcoming transfers, I intend to purchase building poles, iron sheets, and all the necessary materials to construct the house. Achieving this goal of building my own home would mean so much to me. I am very grateful for the financial support from the transfers, which have given me hope and the ability to work towards having a place I can call my own."

"My goal for the coming year and beyond is to complete the construction of my house. I started building it but faced delays due to a shortage of building poles. I plan to save my upcoming transfers to purchase enough poles and iron sheets for the roof. Once the house is finished, I also aim to buy a solar lighting system on hire purchase, which will ensure my home is well-lit. I am incredibly grateful for the financial support that has given me the independence to take care of my needs. This support has made a significant difference in my life, and I’m very happy with the progress I have made."

"In the coming year and beyond, my main goal is to completely finish the construction of my house. Some of the walls still need to be covered, and my priority is to use my next transfers to pay for labor to have the walls covered with mud, ensuring that the house is warm and safe. I also plan to buy food, which will help ease the financial burden on my grandson, who has supported me in the past. I’m deeply grateful for the financial support I’ve received, as it has allowed me to live a better life despite not having an income. This support has truly been a blessing, and I’m very happy with the progress I have made."

"My goal for the coming year and beyond is to complete the construction of my spacious two-room house. This will allow my grandson and his wife to have the privacy they deserve. I plan to buy more iron sheets for the roof, saving money from each of my upcoming transfers to purchase the sheets one by one until I have enough to finish the roof. I’m truly grateful for the financial support that has brought me this far, and I’m filled with happiness as I work towards achieving my dream of having my own home."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly has been successful in providing us with unconditional transfers to help alleviate poverty and improve our living standards. Thanks to these transfers, our lives have changed significantly. We no longer struggle financially and can now afford things that were previously out of reach. Our children are now able to stay in school without being sent home for fees. Additionally, we have been able to improve our housing situation and invest in livestock, which have become our most valuable assets. Without these transfers, we would not have been able to accomplish all of this. Overall, I don't see anything that GiveDirectly does not do well."