"I experienced severe complications that resulted in a miscarriage and serious health issues. Since then, the health situation has prevented me from being able to work and support my family of 5. I rely on my husband who works as a taxi driver. The health issue is the biggest challenge I'm currently facing."

"Lack of a reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do casual jobs which is not easy to access. It can take even a month without any job. This has made my family to go without food and even lack bedding."

"My main goal for this year is to prioritize using the transfers for my children's school fees. Their education demands significant financial resources, and I must ensure that their tuition fees are fully paid. Seeing them succeed in their studies and pursue their career dreams brings me great happiness. To accomplish this objective, I plan to utilize the upcoming transfers I receive. I am profoundly grateful for the financial support from Give Directly, which has been instrumental in assisting me in supporting my children's educational journey."

"This year, my aim is to start a vegetable business, which is known to be profitable in my area. I find great satisfaction in supplementing my income through this venture, as it will enable me to afford essentials like clothes, shoes, and books for my children. To achieve this goal, I plan to use both upcoming transfers and my savings. Establishing this business not only promises financial benefits but also fulfills my desire to ensure a better quality of life for my family. The financial stability these transfers have brought has been a blessing, making it easier for me to manage our expenses without feeling overwhelmed."

"My goal for the year is to buy a bed for myself and my children. Currently, we sleep on the floor, and I don't even own a pair of shoes. Due to the current financial strains, it has been difficult to achieve this goal. I have started hawking milk in my village, and I am hopeful that this will yield good returns so I can buy these essentials for my family. This, together with the transfers, will enable me to comfortably send my children to school and buy a bed for my family. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the financial support I have received so far. Your help has made a significant difference in our lives, and I am hopeful for a better future."

"What stood out for me about GiveDirectly is their approach. They do not provide loans; instead, they give us free cash with no discrimination. This method has a significant impact on people's lives, including mine. Going forward, I hope GiveDirectly continues with their current approach because it truly changes lives. Their support has given me the freedom to plan and work towards a better future for my family. I am grateful for their unconditional help and the positive difference it makes."

"Financial constraints are the biggest challenge I'm currently facing. I was married to an elderly man who could no longer work and provide for us. As the breadwinner of 13 family members, relying on my income from charcoal burning, I struggle to make ends meet. Earning $ 200 in a week is insufficient to cover all basic needs. enough to cater to all the basic needs such as education. Which has unfortunately, resulted my 2 children drop out of school."

"I am glad that I have achieved my initial dream of building my house. For the coming year and beyond, I want to build a house for my children. The one I recently built is a two-roomed house, but as my children are growing, they need privacy since they will soon be adults. They have started reminding me of this, so I want to save part of my transfers to buy materials and eventually build them their own h. I am grateful that these transfers have benefited me."

"In the coming year and beyond, I plan to expand my house by adding an extra room because my children currently have nowhere to sleep. Right now, they are staying at their grandmother's house since our house is a very tiny, one-roomed space and cannot accommodate us comfortably. Additionally, our current house needs some repairs to make it stronger. To achieve this goal, I intend to use my monthly transfers. Apart from this, I want to rear goats, which I have already started doing, as this will serve as my future financial security."

"To be honest, my main focus is to ensure that my nine children have access to education because I believe it is the only thing that will help them in the future. I am confident that if my children do well in school, they will be able to take care of their families, which will relieve me of any future burden. To achieve this goal, I plan to continue using my transfer payments to pay their school fees so they are not sent home for fee balances and can focus on their studies. Currently, I buy and sell chickens, and the income I earn from this business supports my family by covering other needs. Additionally, I am investing in buying goats so that when my transfer payments end, I will still have a backup plan. In case I face a financial crisis, I can sell some goats to pay my children's fees."