"My wife and I rely on farming and selling charcoal to support our family, but the scarcity of tree stumps has affected our charcoal production and business. Despite these challenges, I strive to provide for our school-going children and meet their basic needs. The financial support from GiveDirectly has been a relief, especially in paying school fees for my children, lightening our financial burden. Looking ahead to the coming years, I aim to maximize my savings from the transfers, combined with earnings from casual jobs, to prepare for my son's junior secondary education in two years. I anticipate needing approximately $150 for his admission, and I'm optimistic that diligent saving will ensure we're ready when the time comes, easing the admission process."

"Money truly drives so much in our lives. Without it, everything from farming to education and even putting food on the table becomes incredibly challenging. Right now, I am in a tough spot. I have not been able to cultivate my 5-acre piece of land at the Perkerra scheme because I do not have the $2100 fee required to get assistance from the board. My family of ten relies on my job as a driver to make ends meet, but all the money I earn goes towards putting food on the table, leaving nothing to invest in our farm. I am worried that if I cannot find a way to invest in the farm soon, we will not have enough food to sustain us. It is a constant struggle, and I have had to take out loans just to try to keep up."

"I am determined to build a new, larger house to accommodate my family members. The current one is too small and in a state of disrepair, making it difficult and unpleasant to host relatives during holidays or special occasions. With my upcoming transfer, I intend to purchase building poles and other essential materials to construct a spacious and comfortable home where we can warmly welcome guests when needed. I am deeply grateful for the financial support provided by the transfers, as they have significantly improved the quality of life for me and my family. This assistance has empowered me to work towards fulfilling our housing needs and creating a welcoming environment for our loved ones."

"After using the money from the second transfer to buy goats and the money from the third transfer to plant my farm, my plan is I'll sell what I grow on the farm to pay for my two daughters' university fees. I'm confident that when they finish their school and find jobs, they'll take care of me, and we'll have a good life together."

"I received the money in for the preparation and my mum was very sick now,life was very hard,i was takig care of the deceased.i was to renovate my home and buying goats i have no any other option,god"

"I can no longer work casually to earn a living and put food on the table. The only support that I am left with is my children, they are the one to provide food and other basic needs for me. It is about thirty years ago when I was involved in a road accident and I was lucky to have survived without any injury. I assumed this and never went for a medical check up. Little did I know that this will hunt me in the future. I am now struggling to walk and do other family chores. My back and legs are in pain, I am now living on painkillers to feel better. GiveDirectly gives me another chance to smile. With GiveDirectly's cash transfer, I will be able to go for medication and visit a specialist."

"It has been remarkably tough for our family of 10, relying on farming to make ends meet. The adverse climatic conditions in our area have made farming difficult, affecting both crop and livestock production. This has put a strain on our finances, especially when it comes to paying school fees for our seven children. Last term was particularly challenging when three of our children had to collect school fees arrears of $350, causing them to miss school sessions. To raise part of the fee, I had to sell some of our sheep, which was a difficult decision to make. However, there is still a balance remaining, and I am worried they will face the same situation again if I cannot clear it soon. It is a constant source of concern for me as a parent, and I am exploring every option to ensure our children can continue their education without interruption."

"Currently, the two goals that I have is to invest on livestock keeping through the purchase of goats and to pay school fees for my son. This is because I would love to see him excel in life and achieve his dreams. Due to this, I am willing to do any possible thing to make sure that he completes his studies. The goats will also come in handy when I do not have money to use in paying for his school fees as I can easily sell them. Aside from the financial support from GiveDirectly, the government aid for the aged will come in handy in achieving these goals that I have as I am optimistic that I'll start receiving them from May as we were promised."

"The main goal that we currently have as a family is to build a more spacious and permanent house for my family and to pay school fees for our three children, one being in secondary and the other being in grade four and one. Aside from the support that I will be getting from my spouse, I will be dividing the money I get from the two groups that I am in so that I can pay school fees for the children as well as buy some building materials. The house we currently live in is small and in a bad condition as it is almost falling due to heavy rains that we sometimes experience. Despite doing repairs most of the time, it's still not save for us to continue living in it. Without the financial support from GiveDirectly, it will take us longer time to achieve the goal of building a permanent house that we will no longer have to worry about the heavy rains anymore. This is because my spouse will have to shoulder more burden as he will be the only sole provider for our family."

"Currently, my goal is to invest the money that I will receive from our savings group on livestock farming by buying some goats. This is a great investment since they increase in number over a short period of time. In addition, I can easily convert them to cash when in need since they're not so costly when selling. This goal will only be possible with the aid from GiveDirectly since without it, I would be so strained financially."