"I have a 1 acre maize farm i planted during the rain reason that is currently about to dry and crops dying due to lack of water. I have a challenge acquiring PDE pipes and a generator for pumping water from the river to the farm. The disastrous effects of floods on houses and farms has brought a lot of fear to us, i feel not safe living here in fear of floods recurring again soon. Getting money to buy an alternative land is my biggest challenge. Loss of household items (Utensils, chairs, beddings) to floods has affected my life negatively."

"Being old and not able to engage in any agricultural activity or casual labour job for a living, I am having the challenge of getting money to buy food for myself. I am currently depending on the support from children and relatives to eat. Some of the donated food was washed washed away and destroyed by the flood water."

"The recent floods that brought havoc in the village causing displacement never spared my family either, we were forced to seek refuge at a friend's house for close to a month now. Left with no option other than migrating to a safer land, my challenge is getting money to acquire an alternative piece of land that is safe from floods. After my 1 acre farm under tomatoes was swept away by the floods, i am facing difficulty in getting money that i can use to get back to farming which has been the source of living for my family."

"Living beside a river in a flood-prone area poses my greatest challenge. Each rainfall brings flooding, disrupting my life. Relocating to a safer place has been a long-standing wish, yet financial constraints hinder this aspiration. Despite planting maize on my two-acre farm in hopes of funding the move, the floods washed away all prospects. However, with the impending transfers, I cling to hope that achieving this dream is within reach."

"Living in a dilapidated hut, ravaged by recent floods, has made life incredibly challenging. The loss of my one-acre maize crop has only added to the struggle. I fear another calamity could leave us homeless. To survive, I've had to sell my goats, a painful decision to ensure our survival."

"Experiencing the recent floods has been devastating for me, as it feels like all the progress I've made has been washed away. The loss of my one-acre maize farm, household utensils, and some of my livestock, including one goat, has left me feeling deeply saddened. I can only hope and pray that such a calamity won't strike again in the future."

"My primary challenge at the moment is the lack of funds to spray my tomato crops. I own a one-acre tomato farm that urgently requires pesticide treatment, but regrettably, I don't have the financial means to purchase the necessary chemicals. Without proper spraying and fertilization, the productivity of the crops will suffer. This dilemma is causing me considerable distress and sleepless nights. I'm even contemplating selling my goats, despite them being a long-term investment for future needs. However, I remain optimistic that once I receive the transfers, I'll be able to address this challenge effectively."

"My primary objective is to expand my livestock rearing business. I am part of a savings group consisting of six members, where we collectively contribute funds to support one member at a time in a reasonable project. My plan is to continue saving my transfers within this group and invest in additional goats, hoping that they will multiply and can be sold in the future to generate income that will support my family and my children's education. I am optimistic that this dream will eventually bring me financial security and enable me to provide for my children's educational needs. I am grateful that the transfers from GiveDirectly are helping me realize this goal"

"My greatest accomplishment in the coming year and beyond will be to finance the education of my grandchildren. Ensuring they receive a good education means they will have a promising future. I plan on using my subsequent transfers to clear the remaining school fee arrears. Additionally, I intend to purchase poultry, such as hens, which will generate income in the future once they multiply. I am very happy with the steps I have taken so far in improving my life and that of my family with the help of the transfers."

"I currently reside in a three-roomed mud house, but my long-term aspiration is to own a three-bedroom self-contained home constructed using concrete blocks. To achieve this goal, I have been taking loans to purchase building materials and repaying them with the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly. My plan is to secure additional loans to initiate the construction process and utilize the transfers to repay the loans. Although this process may take considerable time, I am determined to see it through. Once the house is complete, I will be extremely satisfied. Furthermore, once the construction is finished and the transfers continue to arrive, I intend to save them and use them to cover school fees for my children."