"After receiving the transfer, my wife decided to establish a retail shop to supplement our income. We primarily rely on farming, but it barely covers all our needs, especially with school fees and responsibilities for our five children. Upon receiving our second transfer, we jointly decided to allocate the funds to start the retail shop. We invested $300 in the shop, paid $100 for our children's school fees, and used the remaining $50 to purchase food supplies. I am thrilled that we won't face financial struggles anymore; this is truly a dream come true. The previous challenges due to financial constraints are now eased, with my wife managing the shop, allowing me to focus on farming. I am sincerely grateful for this positive change."

"My wife and I make our living through farming and have two children. When I received my second transfer, we decided to build a larger house for our family because the one we had was too small for all of us. Financial constraints made it difficult for us to renovate the existing house, as our farm's productivity was affected by a prolonged drought. We used $450 to construct a decent house, and now our family is delighted to have a more spacious home. We are thankful for the improvement, providing us with a comfortable shelter during rainy periods."

"I really appreciate how GiveDirectly gives money straight to people without telling them how to spend it. I think it's great because everyone has different needs. I don't have anything bad to say about GiveDirectly because I haven't heard anything negative about their programs."

"My current objective is to acquire more livestock, particularly goats and chickens, and raise them. At present, I own two goats and sixteen chickens, which are valuable assets for me given our poor financial status. Previously, it was challenging to purchase and care for livestock because of our financial situation while also providing for our family's needs. However, I recently received a good harvest from my farm, which has ensured that my family has enough food. As a result, we can now comfortably enjoy three meals a day without any financial strain. This has provided me with an opportunity to invest in the livestock I have always wanted to have. I am confident that I can use the livestock to meet my future financial needs by selling these animals as they increase in number."

"I am currently relying on transfers to educate my five children, two of whom are in high school and three in primary school. If it wasn't for these transfers, raising the required amount of school fees would have been a challenge for me. As the breadwinner, I rely on menial construction jobs, which haven't been paying well due to their unpredictable nature. Sometimes, I can go for weeks without securing a job. However, I am at peace knowing that the transfers will take care of my children's education. Therefore, my current goal is to educate my children, and I don't have any other goal apart from that. This program has been very helpful, and I believe that my children will realize their aspirations for the time that I will be in the program."

"I am committed to ensuring that my children remain in school and receive a quality education. Despite not having a stable job, I engage in various casual activities such as fetching and selling firewood to make ends meet. Similarly, my husband works in casual construction, although the jobs are unpredictable and unreliable, sometimes leaving him without work for days. These financial uncertainties make it challenging for us to consistently cover our children's school fees. Consequently, we heavily rely on the transfers to meet other essential expenses, such as food. My priority is to pay their fees promptly to prevent them from being sent home due to a lack of fees. This will ensure that their education remains uninterrupted despite our financial constraints."

"I am currently not employed; I am at home taking care of my family. My immediate goal is to acquire a sewing machine and enroll in a tailoring school. Despite not being formally trained, I have a passion for tailoring and have been gaining experience by assisting a friend. Currently, I don't have a house because the one I had fell during the rainy season. However, once I complete my house construction, I plan to save from my transfers towards educating myself."

"After completing Form Four, I faced challenges that prevented me from furthering my education. One of these challenges was my parents' inability to pay my school fees. However, determined not to be discouraged, I opted to sell vegetables near my home instead. My goal is to save enough money to enroll myself in Galana Teaching College. Teaching is my passion, and I am confident that I will excel in this field once given the opportunity. I aspire to give back to society through education by offering free tuition to children in my village."

"Currently, I don't have a stable job, but I contribute to house construction by mixing cement and sand to make ends meet. My future looks bright because I am planning to build my own house, and later I will invest in chickens and sell them after they hatch. I already have twenty chickens and am confident that by the time I am done with house construction, they will have hatched. Right now, my main focus is constructing my own house. Living with six of us in one room is becoming so uncomfortable. I have purchased twenty iron sheets and believe I will soon be able to buy building sticks and stones to start building. This will fulfill my dream and give us confidence in society."

"I want to share my gratitude for the transfer that I received. It has been instrumental in ensuring that my children's education continues without interruptions due to the lack of fees. Whenever I receive a transfer, my priority is to clear the fee arrears for my four children. Since I rely on casual construction jobs that are not reliable and hard to come by, the assurance that I will receive my monthly transfers gives me peace of mind. Thus, I plan to ensure that my children achieve their educational aspirations as I continue to benefit from the programme. Additionally, I am also planning to renovate my house, which nearly collapsed during the recent rains. It is weak and in bad shape, and I am worried that if it rains again, it may cause damage. Therefore, besides paying fees for my children, I want to start saving a portion every month to buy building materials such as iron sheets and building poles in bits"