"I mentioned that I am a member of a merry go round and I intend to continue putting my money into this group. We are twenty members so far each contributing $20 monthly. When we give an individual their turn of the money someone receives $400. This is such a huge amount. My plan is to continue using my transfers to contribute here so that at the end of it I will get my $400 which I will pump into the business and also get animals for rearing which are an advantage for me so that I can sell them off when my children need money for school."

"Thanks to the Givedirectly transfers I began a grocery business which had greatly changed the direction of my life. I never used to have a good source of income until I got this business. My husband is a motorcycle rider who in a week makes about $10. I also make an almost similar amount of $10 from my grocery business, we usually pull together our finances to fill in for school fees as the transfers on their own cannot cover everything. My goal is to use the transfers to expand this business I ma running to increase income as I also use it to pay the school fees for the children."

"I have wanted to be a tailor for so long. I knew with the burden of responsibility on my parents it was a far fetched dream until Receiving transfers revived that dream. I would want to have my own tailoring shop where I make clothes for clients and earn an income. I know that for me the passion I have for the trade I will be able to make people beautiful clothes that will make them happy. I want to save for the sewing machine as well as rent for the intended shop and this is the goal I am planning to work on this year."

"The transfers have been instrumental in funding my children's education, alleviating the significant challenges I once faced in ensuring their continuous schooling. Previously, I grappled with the recurring issue of school fee arrears, which often resulted in my children being sent home, disrupting their education. However, since receiving the transfers, this situation has vastly improved, and my children no longer face the threat of expulsion due to unpaid fees. Looking ahead, I intend to allocate a substantial portion of my transfers towards covering my children's school fees in the upcoming months. I am truly grateful for the financial empowerment these transfers have provided."

"I am eager to utilize my upcoming transfers to enhance my poultry-raising enterprise, aiming to augment the size of my hen population and thereby boost my revenue from chicken sales. The invaluable financial assistance I've received has enabled me to make prudent investments, fostering financial stability for the future, a prospect that fills me with great satisfaction."

"I am eager to allocate a significant portion of my upcoming transfers towards investing in livestock. With their ability to multiply relatively quickly, these animals will serve as a fruitful long-term investment, amplifying my initial capital. My intention is to utilize the proceeds from selling the livestock down the line to fund my children's education. The assistance provided by the transfers has been instrumental in ensuring my children's continued enrollment in school, eliminating the challenges we faced in the past when they were often sent back home due to financial constraints. This progress brings me immense joy and gratitude."

"The support from GiveDirectly has truly elevated me to a new level. The officers conducted themselves with respect and humility, allowing us to express our needs openly. The unconditional nature of the funds enabled my wife and me to plan the cash effectively based on our pressing needs. I admire the approach and effectiveness of GiveDirectly in empowering individuals. Keep up the same spirit and touch more lives."

"What I really appreciate about GiveDirectly is how respectful the officers were during the enrollment. They were respectful and patient they made sure we understood everything clearly. The fact that we received $1100 cash support without having to work for it was exceptional. This is quite different from other NGOs, which usually give smaller amounts that you can't do much with. I hope GiveDirectly continues to help more people because they make a great impact."

"GD is very different because of the way they are honest and the way their workers approach about the work"

"I hope to add another piece of land this year with the money that I have saved and Construct next year"