"I really appreciate your efforts in doing this. My life has not been easy because I used to depend so much on farming, and sometimes we couldn't harvest anything due to drought. Thankfully, you provided us with unconditional cash at the right time. The way you carry out your work without discrimination amazes me. Other organizations come and give us food, but food may not be the primary need for everyone. GiveDirectly provided money, allowing us to make our own decisions based on our individual needs.When you visit other villages, please continue with the same spirit. I pray that God gives you strength and good health to enable you to perform your work effectively."

"Financial constraints is the biggest challenge because we do not have a stable source of income. I have a small kiosk that I operate within the village but due to a low demand, the profits is small. The money I get is just enough for food hence to cater to the other needs we are forced to loan money."

"Financial constraints is the biggest challenge since we depend on charcoal burning to earn a living. The money we get is not enough to cater to all the family needs especially school fees. I earn $ 15 a week which cannot sustain my family of seven comfortably."

"The cost of living has gone so up recently and with an unstable source of income it is difficult to make ends meet. My wife and I rely on casual jobs to earn a living, but due to its uncertainty we hardly raise enough money to meet the basic needs of our family."

"I am grateful to GiveDirectly because, through their financial support, I was able to cover my children's educational expenses and clear the school fees that I owed. This ensured that my children's education was not interrupted due to outstanding fees. It was a significant step for me in helping my children achieve their educational aspirations. I am optimistic that in the coming years, I will be able to continue supporting their education and help them reach their goals. Additionally, I am thankful for the support as I now own five goats and a cow. My plan is to breed them, expand the herd, and eventually sell the offspring to fund my children's education as they progress through their academic journey."

"My biggest priority right now and in the years to come is to ensure that my children continue with their studies and complete their education, creating a way for a brighter future in their lives. For me to achieve this, I plan to keep using the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly and channel them towards paying their school fees so as to prevent any incidents of them being sent home to collect fees but instead allow them to stay in school and focus on their studies. Also, in the past, I purchased a goat using the transferes I had received, and I plan to gradually save some of the transfers I will receive to buy more goats with hopes that they will multiply and increase in number and value over time. In the future, I may be able to sell some of the goats to help fund my children's education. I am hopeful that these plans will come to fruition and that my children will complete their education and become better individuals in the future."

"As a retired man without any dependents, my top priority is to continue managing my health by regularly purchasing the necessary medication for my condition. I'm committed to preventing my condition from worsening, and I will use the transfers to ensure I have a consistent supply of the required medicine. Additionally, in the past, I've been fortunate to have plenty of harvests from my farming efforts, which were boosted by the transfers received from GiveDirectly, which have sustained us until now. Moving forward, I plan to continue using the transfers to enhance my farming practices, allowing me to obtain even more bountiful harvests. My goal is to have an abundance of food stored, providing me with a reliable source of sustenance. Furthermore, I currently have a few chickens, and I intend to use the transfers to acquire more. My hope is that these chickens will multiply, increasing their numbers over time. In the future, I may be able to sell some of the chickens to help meet the needs of my family. This additional income stream will provide me with a sense of security and the ability to assist my family when necessary. I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead, and I'm confident that with the support of the transfers, I can achieve my goals of maintaining my health, increasing my food production, and expanding my livestock."

"In the coming years, I hope to transform my family's future by buying more goats. Currently, I have two goats, but my dream is to expand our herd. With more goats, I can provide a stable source of income and food for my family. In the past, we've struggled to make ends meet, but I believe that with GiveDirectly's support, we can change that. This gift will enable us to invest in more goats, ensuring that my children have enough to eat and can stay in school. I envision a future where our herd thrives, offering us not only milk and meat but also the possibility of selling some goats to cover other essential needs."

"This year has been a journey of hard work and dreams coming true. I took out a motorbike on loan, and I have been working tirelessly to pay it off by the end of the year. My hope is to finish repaying the loan soon, and then I plan to take another bold step forward. I want to buy a second motorbike on loan, but this time, not for myself. I hope to employ someone to drive it, creating a job for them while doubling my source of income. This new venture will help me secure a better future for my family, ensuring that my young siblings have what they need for school and that we never have to worry about food or clothing again. I dream of a life where my hard work today means a brighter, more stable tomorrow."

"Receiving support from GiveDirectly has transformed my life and filled me with hope for the future. In the coming year, I hope to achieve something I've dreamed of for a long time; expanding my herd of cows. Currently, I have two cows, and I want to get a dairy cow for milk production which will serve as a source of income for my family. I also have five goats, which I plan to exchange for a fourth cow. This will allow me to focus on raising cows, which are easier to manage and more profitable in the long run. By doing this, I can ensure that my children have enough to eat, can attend school regularly, and that we have a better quality of life. Beyond the next year, I envision a thriving farm where my cows produce enough milk to sell, securing our future and helping us to continue growing."