"I have a different mindset since being enrolled in the Givedirectly transfers. I believe this cash is mean to help my family to create investment. I have one acre piece of land with orange and lime tree on it. I however would want to increase the number of fruit tree I have by purchasing a larger piece of land. This is to also allow for my family to have farm land. I know that an increase tree cover contributes to how much it rains in a place and as someone who has tasted drought I would want to change our place from a dry place to a place that rains more frequently through a bigger tree cover. It also contributes to a cool environment which is something I also hope to achieve."

"It pains me a lot that I never got a chance to get an education. I pray my children never know such pain. My goal for the transfers that I am still receiving from Givedirectly is to educate my children. I believe when all the 8 of them have gotten a good education and have the ability to depend on themselves then I will get a chance to rest from this hard labour of burning charcoal which has some bad effects even to my own health and allow them to support me in their capacity."

"My goal was and still remains to educate my children with this transfers. I would probably be unable to get any of them to school if I depended on my income entirely. The increase in fuel prices have reduced our profits greatly which means that whatever we make cannot do much back at home. My goal is to ensure my oldest who is in their last year of high school to complete school and the siblings that are right after to also have a similar chance to clear school. I also would like to restart the business for my wife that she was previously doing of selling food but on this I am dependent on my earnings."

"GD does well by ensuring transfers reach the recipient"

"Recipient plans to buy land and construct by the end of the year"

"In my entire life with my husband, we had never received such a hand of relief"

"I am very happy GiveDirectly supported me"

"At my age of 27 years, I never expected to be a housewife because I had a big dream of living a decent life. This is because, despite having hairdressing skills, I have remained jobless at home. I majorly depend on my husband who is a casual laborer and he usually sends me $15 on weekly basis. This money goes on settling bills leaving me with nothing to save. Hence, I consider financial instability as my biggest challenge."

"As I am in my final year of secondary education, my top priority is ensuring the timely payment of my school fees to avoid any disruptions to my studies and overall performance. The total amount I need to pay for the year is $150, but since I only allocate $20 of my monthly transfers towards the fee, it will take me around 8 months to clear the fees completely. Once I have cleared my school fees, my plan is to start investing in poultry. Poultry farming is affordable, easy to manage, and the birds multiply quickly. My goal is to start building assets that I can leverage when the time comes for me to join university, allowing me to raise the required fees more easily."

"With $300 of the second transfer, I was able to finally complete the construction of my house. It had been a long-standing dream of mine, and now, thanks to the support, I have a comfortable and safe shelter for my family. Additionally, I decided to invest $70 in purchasing a standard bed. Previously, I had been using a small traditional bed that was not conducive to a good night's sleep. Now, I can rest peacefully and wake up refreshed, ready to tackle the day ahead. Education is paramount to me, so I allocated $20 of the assistance towards paying off my son's school fees. He was facing fee arrears, and I couldn't bear the thought of his learning being interrupted. Now, he can continue his education without any worries. Furthermore, I used $15 to weed my crops, as they had been overrun by grasses. This investment ensures a healthier yield and secures a source of food for my family. Lastly, with the remaining amount, I reinvested in my small business of making dumplings, adding more stock, and ensuring its continued growth. Additionally, I bought some essential food items to sustain my family of five."