"I aspire to venture into livestock rearing, which I believe will contribute to my financial growth. Currently, I have nine goats, and I am determined to continue expanding this number. This effort aligns with my goal of building a stable source of wealth for my family's better future. For so long, my family has been depending on my son, who works as a hawker. Owning livestock will allow me to contribute to the household's needs as well as lift the weight off my child's shoulders."

"The influence of GiveDirectly on our lives has been deep and transformative, offering vital financial aid. The enrollment process was transparent, and the unrestricted cash was delivered to all of us as assured. Up to this point, I have not noticed any operational shortcomings within the organization, and we are genuinely appreciative of the beneficial effect it has had on our lives."

"My immediate goal is to construct a new house, replacing the current one with damaged walls. Over the past few months, I have been saving $20 from every transfer to afford the building materials like iron sheets and building poles. Once this is achieved, I intend to focus on acquiring livestock for rearing. I already started with two chickens, which I purchased using past transfers. Now, I aim to expand my efforts to include goats as well. The ultimate hope is that the ongoing transfers will contribute significantly to the realization of these goals."

"I operate a small scale maize milling business in our village, and my wife is dedicated to farming. Our family includes a total of eight children. Upon receiving my transfer, my immediate focus was on acquiring sufficient food supplies for our household, as this was the most urgent requirement at the time. This task posed a challenge due to the limited income generated by my business and added responsibility of school fees. Consequently after receiving the transfer, I spent $170 towards purchasing essential food item. The remaining funds were utilised to carry out a necessary repairs on my motorbike. I am absolutely thrilled that I could successfully ensure an adequate food supply for my family, putting an end to days of going to bed hungry. This accomplishment brings joy and relief."

"I am looking forward to the upcoming harvests, as they will provide an opportunity for me to invest in chickens. The harvests will not only meet our food needs but will also allow me to secure feeds for poultry. During the drought season, finding adequate feed for chickens was a challenge, but with the bountiful harvests, I will be able to sustain them. I would be happy to restart poultry rearing, as I had to sell my previous birds due to a lack of proper feed. Through this venture, I intend to generate income and accumulate wealth and help support the education of my grandchildren."

"Upon receiving my initial transfer, I recognized that my foremost priority was to construct a suitable dwelling for my family. This opportunity was truly valuable as it's uncommon for me to receive a lump sum of money at once due to the sporadic nature of my work. Working as a mason, there are days when job opportunities are scarce. Therefore, given that I had already acquired other building materials, I spent only $100 toward the house construction. Furthermore, I invested $60 in acquiring two goats and initiated poultry keeping with $11. Subsequently, I utilized the remaining funds to purchase clothing and essential provisions. At present, I am not married, and thus, I live independently."

"What struck me significantly was the flexibility to allocate our funds according to our individual requirements. The sessions for raising awareness were conducted with exceptional respect and equity, void of any discrimination. Moreover, the program provided crucial insights into safeguarding our finances, offering valuable security guidance. To sum up, I perceive the program's functioning as flawless, devoid of any noteworthy issues needing consideration."

"In the coming year and beyond, my aspiration is to acquire a larger solar panel and battery setup. This is particularly important as our village lacks access to electricity. Additionally, I have plans to establish my own barbershop. My faith in divine providence leads me to believe that a pathway will open, even though my upcoming third transfer may fall short in terms of funding. Nonetheless, I remain hopeful that this step will bring me closer to realizing my dreams."

"With old age and my husband who has bad health, it has been very difficult for us. We have livestock that we take care of and because of this it's really challenging for us since our children are grown and have left home to look for work in various towns. This has made life difficult especially considering the drought that has affected our village in the recent years."

"I am a single mother of three and I do casual jobs for survival. Paying school fees for my children has really been a challenge to me. My first born who is in standard eight has been missing classes due to lack of school fees. This has affected his performance."