"The biggest hardship I face in my life is that my income is very low and at times I run into debts in order to buy food for my family. "

"The biggest hardship I face in my life is that I do not have a stable source of income and at times getting cash to buy food and other basic needs like school fees for my children is a challenge. "

"Receiving this money means that my daughter who is at University will complete her studies. We have been wondering how and where to raise funds for paying fees and ensuring that our daughter pursues her dream goal."

"Receiving this money means that my life is going to change for the better. Initially, I have not been able to receive such an amount of money. I have been having plans to rear cattle but due to financial contraints I have not been able to meet my goals. This money will therefore be used in projects that will improve my living standards"

"I spent my transfer to purchase a piece of land. I had kept the previous transfer so I added to the last one and bought a piece of land. This was my dream come true for I have been living in rentals for a very long time. Thanks to GD."

"I spent a portion of my third transfer on construction of a pit latrine since the one I had ,had become so weak and could sink anytime. I was so glad that I was able to construct a permanent pit latrine, courtesy of Give Directly. With the money, I also managed to purchase a up board where I currently keep my mugs which I couldn't find a better place to keep before. I am so glad for the help that Give Directly gave me that have seen me rise this high."

"I spent my transfer on buying iron sheet, nails and timber which I used in building a new house since the one I had was small. I also paid workers who helped me in building my house."

"My life has really improved ever since I received the transfers. Currently I live in my own home and all this has been made possible by GD. I used to stay in my grandparent place but now I own a home."

"I invested a greater portion of my third transfer on livestock farming to enable me save for the future education for my children. With the a cow and two goats, I am rest assured that my kids will comfortably go to school. The remaining amount of the transfer I spent on food for my family."

"I invested the whole of my third transfer on crop farming. Since ploughing my land had been an issue for long, I opted to purchase two oxen and an ox-plough to aid my farming activities.I will no longer spend on hiring people to till my land."