"My goal is to overcome the financial obstacles that have hindered my educational pursuits and achieve my dream of enrolling in college to study engineering. The stress of being out of school while my peers advance in their education has been a constant burden, primarily due to the absence of reliable financial support from my parents, who face a lack of a stable income source. To attain this goal, I am committed to be allocating a significant portion of my monthly income towards building the necessary funds for my education. By doing so, I not only aspire to secure my own future but also aim to uplift my family's situation in the long run."

"My foremost aspiration is to attain a presentable and spacious home for my family. Our current dwelling is a modest mud-walled house, which is increasingly inadequate for our family of five. Recognizing the need for more space and better living conditions, I am determined to construct a four-room permanent house by May next year. To accomplish this objective, I am committed to diligently allocating a portion of my monthly transfers towards purchasing the necessary construction materials, gradually accumulating them to ensure the timely completion of our new home."

"My primary objective is to provide my family with a safe and comfortable living space. Currently residing in a deteriorating two-roomed house, accommodating my family of six has become increasingly challenging, especially during the rainy season when we are exposed to the rain To achieve this goal, I am committed to diligent financial planning and saving, allocating a portion of my monthly transfers towards the construction of a more better house. I plan to begin purchasing essential construction materials gradually to ensure that, by the beginning of next year, we can embark on building a new and improved house that will offer our family the security and space we desperately need."

"My primary goal is to provide unwavering support for my six school-going children's education. My husband and I have faced ongoing challenges in managing their school fees due to limited income sources. However, I am determined to see them through their educational journey successfully. To achieve this goal, I plan to allocate a significant portion of my monthly income towards clearing any outstanding school fees balances they may have. My ultimate aim is to ensure that they can continue their education without interruptions or the fear of being sent home, thereby enabling them to experience a seamless educational path."

"Food shortage is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do subsistence farming but it is four years now without having rain in the village. This has caused family and drought. Most of the time my family goes without food and ineffective my children have even missed classes and this has affected their performance."

"GD staff don't ask for bribes. Noting to improve."

"My family of three often depends on maize farming to earn a living. Unfortunately, the harsh climatic conditions have made the land unproductive, therefore lowering the yield as well as income for the household. GiveDirectly has marked a turning point for me and my family through the transfers. When I received the transfers, I spent $346 on constructing a 2-room house besides the 1-room house I currently have. I am glad my family now has a spacious and comfortable house. I also spent $24 on barbed wire that I wish to fence my farm with. Additionally, I paid $10 in school fees for my children, $20 on household goods, and saved $50 for emergencies. GiveDirectly did not just provide us with financial assistance; they provided us with the opportunity for a better life, and for that, we are truly elated and grateful."

"I want to have built a house and bought a cow."

"My goal is to establish my own salon and beauty shop following the completion of my pending final examinations in December. Instead of seeking employment, I aspire to use the skills and knowledge I've acquired during my time at the hairdressing and beauty college to create a sustainable source of income to support my family. To achieve this, I am committed to saving a minimum of $20 from my monthly earnings, with the aim of launching my business by the beginning of next year."

"Raising money for educating my seven children has been an uphill task. I depend on farming to raise money to sustain my family, but for the past three years due to unpredictable weather patterns I have not made any income from it. I therefore do casual jobs which is still unreliable and not enough to cater to all the basic needs of my family."