"Fortunately, the foundation of a two-roomed house has been laid, marking significant progress. However, the final touches necessitate the acquisition of iron sheets and timber to fortify the structure. With determination, I am committed to saving from subsequent financial transfers to afford these materials. I am profoundly appreciative of the support extended thus far, which has brought me closer to realizing this vital goal."

"My main focus at the moment is finishing the construction of my new home. So far, I have acquired the necessary building materials and have begun the construction process. I am extremely grateful to GiveDirectly for their support. Without them, I would have continued living in my small, grass-thatched house for years to come, as I was unable to afford the materials on my own. As an elderly person without any support, this program has been a lifeline for me. Additionally, I am determined to ensure that my five grandsons, whom I am responsible for, complete their studies and achieve their educational goals. Our lives have been centered around subsistence farming and also burning and selling charcoal in order to make ends meet. Despite our poor financial situation, my hope is that my grandsons will achieve their educational aspirations."

"Financial instability is what I consider to be my biggest challenge. This is because, being a housewife means depending on my husband who is a casual laborer within the village. His work involves roofing and since he operates within the community, he finds it rough to get reliable customers on a daily basis. As a family, we have suffered food insecurity, poor housing and limited access to education for my children. What a life to worry about!"

"The feeling of failing to achieve my dreams in the near future is something that makes me stressed. This is because, being a teacher on a contract basis means my salary is very low, usually $120 in a month. This amount can not fully meet my family's needs and I always feel, the low income as my biggest challenge."

"I find life to be so tough at the moment, especially in terms of getting my very basic needs like food and access to clean and safe water. I am aged (75 years ) yet I live alone most of the time when my daughter is away. This makes my life so miserable because I am not energetic enough to go for the water despite being available at a distance of 0.5 kilometers. At times, I also find it rough to prepare food by myself when I fall sick. Hence, I consider this situation of loneliness and water scarcity as my biggest concerns."

"I had planned to start purchasing metal sheets to initiate the construction process for my new house. However, with the expenses of my children's school fees using up most of my transfer, it has been challenging to save enough for the metal sheets. To supplement our income, I wash clothes for others, providing vital support for my family while I await the hatching of our chickens, which I will sell and make a profit. With diligent saving from my work and the potential assistance from GiveDirectly, I am hopeful that I can soon realize my dream of building a new house. Upgrading from our old mud house to one with two spacious bedrooms is a strong desire of mine, and I am determined to make it happen."

"Reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do casual jobs with very little income which caters for food and school fees. Sometimes the family goes without food and even children miss school due to lack of school fees. Last year one of the children stayed home for almost two weeks due to lack of school fees."

"Source of reliable income is the challenge I am currently facing. I used to work as a driver but the owner of the vehicle I used to driver sold it. I am currently at home doing casual jobs. I can take even a whole month without any job. This has made my two grand daughters to miss classes sometimes."

"Source of reliable income is the challenge I am facing in life. I do casual jobs making very little income that caters for food and school fees. Most of the time my children miss classes due to lack of school fees ."

"My goal for this year is to ensure that all my children receive a consistent education without interruptions. Recognizing the importance of education as a pathway to success, I am committed to saving all future transfers to support this goal. Enrolling all my children in school not only brings me a sense of accomplishment but also fills me with joy, knowing that their future is bright thanks to the assistance provided by these transfers."