"Due to the effects of climate change, we've had uncontrolled long drought seasons. That has affected our land productivity because of no rain. This means we're not able to feed our family well. It has also compelled us to depend on casual jobs. We either get paid per day or given food. One day of work is worth $2. The amount is little and cannot sustain a family of 9. It has made our lives hard. The cost of living has also been skyrocketing, even further complicating things."

"I felt lots of excitement upon receiving a notification message from GiveDirectly. While I was attending to customers in my shop at the shopping center, I received a confirmation message for the first transfer. Although I could not share my excitement with them at that moment, I later informed my spouse and children when I returned home that evening. They were already aware that fellow villagers had also received support. Although we could not collect the money on the same day, we organized our plans and successfully collected it as intended when we were set to spend it."

"Building on my three years of experience in baking, my aspiration is to continue refining my skills, progressing from cakes to the category of bread production. At present, I am effectively distributing cakes using my two motorcycles along with an additional pair of rented bikes, servicing shops both within and beyond the county. Over the next one to two years, I aim to extend the scope of my venture by transitioning into bread manufacturing, achieved through the acquisition of an advanced oven capable of producing substantial quantities without compromising quality. As I proceed, I intend to accumulate savings from my current enterprise while embarking on educational visits to more advanced baking facilities. If circumstances permit, I also aim to hire an expert capable of producing a consistently high standard of quality that can compete effectively within the market."

"I used the second transfer to acquire a dairy cow valued at $400, supplementing the existing cow that I had already bought with the previous transfer. I am delighted with the substantial milk supply we now enjoy, which has replaced the need to purchase expensive milk for my family of five. This not only brings us adequate milk but also surplus for selling, generating income to sustain our needs. Additionally, I allocated the remaining money, amounting to $130, to purchase new clothing for three children and essential utensils that were lacking. Alongside my role as a businesswoman, I manage a grocery business and operate a mobile salon, providing hairdressing services to clients. The generous support has led to significant improvements within my household, all achieved since the receipt of the initial transfer."

"In the upcoming year and beyond, I have a lot of aspirations, but first I need to ensure that I successfully fulfill the school fee obligations for my two children. Presently, one of them is already enrolled in secondary school, and I anticipate that the other will commence junior secondary education in the coming year. I wish to do more farming activities, both livestock and subsistence, all geared toward providing for my family and using surplus produce to pay my children's school fees."

"In the coming years and beyond, my optimism is centered on passing my upcoming exam and obtaining a coveted Teacher Service Commission (TSC) number, which would open doors to government employment as a teacher. With this achievement, I foresee a future where I can finally construct a permanent three-bedroom house for my young family. Currently residing in a house made of iron sheets, the need for a more comfortable and stable living environment is paramount. I will be looking forward to achieve that."

"What stands out for me regarding GiveDirectly is their practice of directly transferring funds to the recipients' personal accounts. This direct approach eliminates the involvement of third parties and the need for recipients to go through intermediaries to receive the promised assistance. This not only enhances the security of the process but also ensures the privacy and confidentiality of the recipients' information."

"I hope to get some money and construct a house in my land that I bought."

"I have an eye problem. It had been a hindrance to my day-to-day work activities. The right eye is sometimes painful, especially during the night. Hence I cannot have a good rest. Additionally, during the day, I cannot see completely. This means I cannot perform my daily tasks such as farming or looking for casual jobs. Since I don't have the amount needed for medical attention, I am forced to stay this way. This has affected my ability to fend for myself optimally."

"I first bought a cow for milk at home"