"I ventured into photography/videography business years back and has always entirely depended on it financially. This kind of job is seasonal and not always available which is why I had a very tough time taking care of my needs especially paying rent. Ever since I received the transfer, I have had an easy time paying my bills especially my rent which was the biggest challenge before due to my little income."

"Imagine seeing your talent come to a halt because of sickness. For the last one decade until a few years ago I was a renowned artist in Kapoleseroi and its environs. Most of my work involved decorating people's houses, furniture and painting sign posts for institutions especially schools and churches. I gave up my talent last year due to headaches and allergic reaction to paint. Helplessly witnessing a talent that educated my children come to an end was so devastating. My worry is that my life especially with young children to educate is going to be hard. "

"I have been buying a litre of milk everyday for the last three years since we do not own a cow. This has cost us more than $9 every month. When I receive this money $350 of my first transfer will be used to buy a dairy cow. This is a frugal way of saving money so as to be used for other domestic needs like food. Because I want this cow to be productive enough, the remaining amount will be used to put up a dairy shed and store for the cow's food."

"I was having a plot of land and my plan was to build a rental house. This was an investment that I have been planning to do for long, but due to financial constraints, I could not execute it. When I received my second transfer, I added to my savings and purchased enough building materials that include ironsheets, building poles and paid for the labour. I was able to construct and complete five rooms which I am hoping to get some tenants soon. Through this investment, I am sure of getting a monthly rental income which besides helping for my family needs, I can as well look for other viable opportunities to invest more."

"My husband who is the sole breadwinner, was involved in an accident and suffered multiple fractures and for sure I was helpless, the medical bill had accumulated to a huge amount, I nearly sold some of my home assets to raise money for my husband to be treated. I thank GiveDirectly for their coming renewed the hope in me again because after receiving my first and second transfer, I paid the medical bill and my husband has now recovered. Had it not been the financial support, I would have struggled alot to raise the required amount to cover the medical expenses."

"The transfer enabled me to build a new decent house. I was previously living in a small Hut that was grass thatched. Through this money, I was able to purchase building materials which include iron sheets, building poles, nails and also paid the mason for his job. My life is different because I now live in new iron roofed house. In addition, I also bought some goats which to me are assets that I can readily depend on in case of any financial challenges. I would not have acquired all these had it not been GiveDirectly coming to my aid."

"My life is currently different in that these transfers have enabled me to fulfill some of my greatest needs, that if I was to fulfill them at my own cost, then it would have taken me years to accomplish them. Firstly, I was living in a small house with no hopes of upgrading to a better house. However, I am now comfortably in my new spacious and iron roofed house, having managed to purchase adequate building materials through this money. Secondly, I acquired a new sewing machine to help me work effectively in my tailoring shop. This has helped me to serve many customers and also earn an extra income. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for enabling me to achieve all these."

"Before GiveDirectly came to enroll us, I was sheltering in a small grass thatched Hut. Were it not for GiveDirectly supporting us financially, then I would still be living in that old grass thatched hut. As at now, I can attest that my life is different because I am now living in an iron roofed house. I managed to purchase adequate building materials which include ironsheets, timber, building poles and constructed a new decent house. In addition, I also bought livestock which include goats and a cow. I am expecting them to increase in number, so that I can sell the offspring to help me in case of a financial need."

"In the next six months l expect to have saved and bought a cow as my long term investment."

"In the next six months l will have expanded the business and be able to serve the whole community and enjoy more profit out of it."