"My challenge currently is the lack of money. I depend on casual work which I usually do within the village after my chicken business failed. This has made life very difficult for me since I sometimes fail to get work and therefore lack money to purchase food. This makes life very difficult since without money I have to sleep on an empty stomach."

"The challenge I'm faced recently is the lack of food and money to pay school fees. This has made my life very difficult because we are forced to skip meals occasionally and sometimes even take only one meal. The prolonged droughts have made life very difficult since we do not have enough food and money to purchase food since the cost of living is very high."

"Financial instability is generally what I consider to be the biggest hardship in my life and this has exposed me to a life that I never expected, a very tough life! My husband was a civil servant but he retired 7 years ago and his pension is no longer enough to cater to our needs. Currently, we have 2 children who are still in college and these have drained us financially. At the moment, we depend most on farming but due to the drought in our area, this has never been reliable. What a life!"

"I am a widow living with my three children in a one room shade. I call it shade because it has not met the parametors of a house. That is both the bedroom and the kitchen. Housing is the challenge I am currently facing in life."

"My dream is to establish a clothing business because there isn't one in my village. My current job is very demanding, and I seldom get enough time to take care of myself. I will manage the business from the convenience of my compound, thereby saving money. I'm attempting to accomplish this by setting away the transfers. Having a business will allow me to pay for my children's education and provide for my daily needs without straining."

"Receiving the first payment has brought about a remarkable transformation in my daily life, primarily due to the presence of a fully constructed fence. This fence has had a tremendous impact on my ability to closely monitor the movement of my cows and goats, providing me with a sense of security and peace of mind. I am immensely grateful for the generous support extended to me by GiveDirectly, and I eagerly anticipate the potential of achieving even more with the subsequent transfer."

"I've had this plan for a long time, but the lack of funds held me back in the past. By the end of this year, I want to increase my herd of three goats. My goal is to use the next transfers to get more goats and expand the group. As these animals grow, I can sell them to raise money and support our household needs. Being older, I believe that raising livestock is the best way for me to help my family and reduce my dependence on my son."

"Around 2:00 p.m, I received a message that I didn't immediately check, as I wasn't expecting any significant news that day. Within my homestead, I could hear my neighbors conversing loudly and with excitement. Curiosity prompted me to walk towards their direction when I picked up my phone and saw a message on the screen that was clearly from the service provider. To my astonishment, it contained wonderful news of the first transfer being successfully deposited into my account. Overwhelmed with gratitude, I returned to my seat, thanking God for the provision and expressing my appreciation to GiveDirectly for fulfilling their promise."

"No words can adequately convey the sheer joy that washed over me when I glanced at my phone and discovered a text message informing me of the money I received from GiveDirectly. Resting at home due to a leg injury that limited my mobility, I was unable to venture far. However, this setback was soon overshadowed by the incredible news. A wave of happiness surged through me as I realized that, at long last, we were being acknowledged by a higher power. I shared this uplifting news with my equally elated wife. We both expressed profound gratitude for the assistance that arrived to make a lasting impact and positively transform our lives."

"The biggest difference in my life is the remarkable progress I have achieved within a short span of time. I am immensely grateful that my dreams materialized effortlessly, all thanks to the unconditional transfer I received. One significant accomplishment was the successful fencing of my land, which now allows for seamless ploughing without any interference from my goats and hens. Without the financial support I received, such a task would have been far from easy to accomplish. I am sincerely thankful for the assistance that has significantly elevated my living standards and brought immense joy and fulfillment to our lives."