"Within our household, my wife and I reside with our 7 children. 4 of them are my biological offspring, while the remaining 3 are children of my late sister, who passed away 4 years ago. I assumed guardianship of my late sister's children, as they had no one else to care for them. Among the 7 children, there are 5 girls and 2 boys. Currently, they all share a single room, which is far from ideal, particularly as some of them are entering their teenage years. Providing separate rooms would afford them the privacy they need as they continue to grow. My wife is currently unemployed, while I earn a living as a local palm wine vendor. However, my earning are barely enough adequately provide for our family and building a house. Therefore, I allocated $420 of the transfer to construct a 2-bedroom house, as our current dwelling is insufficient for all of us. Though the house is still under construction, once completed, it will afford our family the necessary privacy. Seeing the house in progress excites all of us and we are eagerly waiting for its completion so that the kids can move in have their privacy. Additionally, I spent $130 to connect water to our home. Currently, we do not have running water, and my wife faces considerable challenges in fetching water from a distant source."

"My husband serves as a procurement officer at a secondary school, while I operate a tailoring business in our village. Almost all of my earnings and husband's salary is channeled towards loan payments, a loan we took to buy a Shamba so that we could have a place to do farming. We have 4 children whom we live with, and they have been in dire need of beds and mattresses because they have been sleeping on worn-out bedding, and the beds were not comfortable for them to have a restful sleep. Upon receiving the transfer, I dedicated $500 towards purchasing 2 beds, 2 mattresses, and bed linen for my four children, with whom I reside. It saddened me deeply to see them enduring discomfort on worn-out mattresses and beds. The loan repayment made it difficult for us to raise money to buy them good beds and mattresses. Upon receiving the transfer, I dedicated $500 towards purchasing 2 beds, 2 mattresses, and bed linen for my children. Witnessing their peaceful sleep in their new beds, free from tossing and turning, filled me with immense joy. Prioritizing their need for new beds has always been my top priority, but our financial situation made it seem unattainable.With $47 remaining from the transfer, I chose to reinvest it in my tailoring business, which has been my livelihood for nearly a decade. This additional capital infusion has boosted my business's revenue, allowing me to generate supplementary income to meet our family's daily needs."

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"Throughout the day, I dedicated most of my time to tending my farm, focusing on weeding as my crops were struggling. Upon returning home in the evening, I glanced at my phone and noticed a mobile money notification. Given my limited literacy, I reached out to my nephew to read and interpret the message for me. To my delight, he confirmed that I had received money from GiveDirectly. The realization of this news filled me with immense excitement as it signified the actualization of my dreams. As a widower, my wife having passed away some years ago, I found myself left with our daughter. According to our cultural norms, it wasn't acceptable for a man to live alone with his daughter, and as a result, she was taken away from me. My deepest desire had always been to reunite with her under the same roof, but financial constraints hindered me from taking another wife. Despite my efforts of burning charcoal and saving for the dowry that had been requested, the prospect seemed distant, leaving me feeling depressed as I missed out on witnessing my daughter's growth milestones. Upon receiving the funds from GiveDirectly, my initial instinct was to add on to my dowry savings in pursuit of marrying a wife and bringing my daughter back home. GiveDirectly's intervention brought this aspiration within reach, and I am filled with immense joy, as I had never fathomed the possibility of obtaining such a substantial sum of money"

"Currently, I find my life so tough because I do not have any reliable source of income to support my family of 6. Since my husband passed away 4 years ago, he left me with all the responsibilities of being the sole breadwinner. Charcoal burning and other casual community jobs are what I have depended on for a long time. The income from these activities is what has been supporting my children in school but their studies have always been affected due to spending more time out of school. As I speak, my daughter who is supposed to join high school is still at home due to lack of money. Hence, I consider financial constraints as my biggest challenge."

"For a while now, I have been struggling with vision loss, which eventually led to blindness, making life incredibly challenging. The support I used to provide for my family ceased as I became unable to work, relying instead on selling assets and occasional assistance from my older children, who are also facing their own struggles. I am deeply grateful for the consistent and unconditional support from GiveDirectly, which has been a lifeline during these difficult times. With the latest transfer, I spent $100 on purchasing food for my family of three. I also used $100 to cover school fees for my two children in secondary school, who previously depended on uncertain bursaries and occasional community fundraisers for their education. Additionally, I invested $125 in chain links to complete fencing around our land, ensuring the protection of our grass from neighborhood livestock intrusion, a project initiated after receiving the second transfer. With the field now secure, I eagerly anticipate seeing the grass flourish with the upcoming rainfall. I saved the remainder of the funds to address other household needs and educational requirements for my children."

"The support we received unconditionally has transformed our lives significantly. It has ensured a steady food supply for our table and enabled me to fence my land, construct a house, and pursue other beneficial endeavors. This assistance has given us financial independence, helping us fulfill essential needs and establish a secure foundation for our family's welfare. We deeply appreciate the positive impact it has had on our lives."

"The support from GiveDirectly has left a lasting impression on me, and I am deeply grateful. Without their assistance, my family wouldn't be experiencing the comfort we now enjoy. I pray for the company's continued growth, hoping they can extend their help to others in need, just as they have helped us."

"I'm grateful for the support from GiveDirectly; it has lifted the stress I've been carrying since my husband remarried. Thanks to their help, I now have goats, started a business, and have been able to cultivate my farm. I'm at peace knowing I can support my children. This support has helped my family and the whole community. The freedom that comes with the support has enabled us to spend on diverse pressing issues. New houses, children attending school, improved sanitation, better farming practices, and much more. I hope this support continues in other villages creating more positive changes."

"Has bought livestock"