"My husband is a coconut wine tapper, a job that can not be relied on because it's income is very low, usually $7 per week. This is very minimal to support a family of 9. To an extent, my children's education is highly affected since most of the time, they are sent out of school. What a life! As a mother, I have felt the pain of desperately watching them at home. Hence, I consider the lack of a reliable source of income for my household as the biggest challenge."

"Raising my five children single handedly has posed a big challenge to me because I do not have a reliable source of income to depend on. Currently, I have a small business of selling soft drinks but I have never established a working place to call it a business. I usually sell them during community functions and in the event there is non, I stay idle at home. This has made me financially insecure and it has directly affected the education of my children. One of them had to drop in form three due to accumulated debt in school. Hence, I consider financial constraints as my biggest challenge."

"My aim for the upcoming year is to strengthen the stability of my pastry business, ensuring consistent profits that will significantly increase my income. I am eager to utilize the transfers I will receive to purchase additional stock and supplies for my business. With this extra income, I will be able to comfortably provide for my son's education, bringing me peace of mind. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this program."

"My goal is to set up a shop near the road to enhance the efficiency of my electronic gadget repair business. Currently, I operate the business from home and in a remote area, and this has limited its accessibility and awareness among potential customers. I believe that having a dedicated space will attract more clients and contribute to the growth of my business. Additionally, I plan to run this venture alongside my existing barbershop, which will greatly boost my income. To achieve this goal, I intend to utilize my savings as well as my upcoming transfers. I am deeply grateful for this assistance, which has transformed my life for the better."

"My objective is to build a sustainable business that will provide a stable income even after the program ends. I plan to launch a livestock venture, with a primary focus on goat farming. I'm pleased to announce that I have already acquired three goats, and I am eager to expand my herd with the upcoming transfers. Establishing a reliable source of income will ensure that my children have the financial means to pursue their education. This project has brought about positive changes in my life, and I am genuinely grateful for it."

"My main focus is to secure quality education for my children. Since nine of them are still in primary school, there is a long road ahead until they finish secondary education. I have dedicated all my transfers towards this goal and plan to reserve a portion of my future transfers to handle any remaining school fees or unexpected costs. I firmly believe that education is the pathway to success and by empowering them, they will be able to attain good jobs and become self-reliant in future. Moreover, they will also be in a position to support me in my old age. I am sincerely thankful for this opportunity to positively impact my children's lives and look forward to a brighter tomorrow."

"This year, my aim is to purchase a motorbike and start a boda boda business. I have been diligently saving my previous transfers to make this goal a reality, and I am optimistic that by September, I will have enough funds to buy the motorbike. Starting this business will greatly enhance my financial situation, as it generates daily income. I intend to hire someone to manage the business while I focus on my studies. I am genuinely grateful for the positive impact GiveDirectly has had on my life, and I eagerly anticipate a brighter future ahead."

"This year, my main objective is to focus on investing in livestock, particularly goats. Goats are low-maintenance and can easily be sold to finance various expenses like school fees, food, and other daily necessities. Moreover, I plan to use them as a financial cushion for unexpected emergencies. I aim to use funds from my upcoming transfers to purchase these goats, providing my family with additional income to address any future needs. Being a part of this organization has significantly improved my life, and I feel immensely grateful for the support it provides."

"I hope to start a shop in the coming days so that I will be in a position to fully provide and support my family through the income that I will be making from the sale of the goods. The urge to start the shop came as a result of identification of the market gap where I realized people in our village could travel quite a long distance to get a shop that may also not have what they wanted therefore I bank on the coming monthly transfer and savings from my job to start a big shop that will be able to provide most items that the people need."

"My desire has been building a 2-roomed house which I feel am on the way to achieving it since I have now been successfully able to buy 24 iron sheets as part of the main materials that I needed for the construction, with a few transfers to come I believe I will successfully achieve my goal."