"I spent most of my third transfer on paying my dowry on behalf of my spouse who could not afford this kind of a project on his own. For the five years we stayed together, we struggled a lot to raise even a single cent towards this but nothing good came out of the struggles. My family on their side pressurized me into divorcing the man who to them was very poor and not worth marrying their daughter. I had to remain tough and resistant in order to safeguard my marriage. I was lucky enough that before they could pull me out of the marriage, I received this transfer and paid the dowry which was the major course of contention. I was so happy and prayed to God to bless Give Directly abundantly."

"I spent my third transfer on buying a dairy cow. I like keeping livestock, so I thought of starting off with this. The remaining I spent on buying clothing given that the ones I had, had were not so nice and presentable and food for my consumes. I now dress more decently in more expensive clothes. Thank you GiveDirectly."

"I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my three children in secondary. It was hectic paying school fees for three children all the same time with the wages I get from the menial jobs I do. Were it not for the transfer, one of them could have repeated last year in primary. The remaining I spent on buying a sack of corn for my family consumes given that the droughts had taken so long, and we did not have enough to eat. I am thankful for the money."

"I spent my third transfer on buying two heifers that I am currently rearing. The remaining I spent on buying furniture. I used to have very old-fashioned seats and repaired my motorcycle that was not in a good condition. With the motorcycle in good condition, I am able to do my taxi business without any problems of repairs."

"I bought seats with part of the transfers and which has restored my dignity as my visitors have a place to sit in.I also bought a cow which helps in ploughing our piece of farm.The remaining part of transfers was spent on buying food for my family."

"I spent my last transfers to buy a cow and goats which I have kept as an investment. I also paid school fees for my child for the whole year and I am now stress free. Lastly, I bought sofa sets and have abandoned my old wooden seats which were so uncomfortable."

"I spent the a larger portion of my transfer to cement my floor which has protected my family from jigger attacks.I also bought sofa sets,which has relieved me of the embarrassment of always borrowing seats from neighbours for visitors. "

"I spent the last transfers to buy a generator and a water pump for irrigating my farm.I am now happy as I earn a daily income from the sale I get from tomatoes and kales."

"I spent the larger part of my transfers to build for my son a sleep room and cemented my floor.Finally my son has his own house and has shifted from sleeping in the kitchen with chicken."

"I bought a boat and fishing net with the larger part of the transfers and which earns me a daily income.The remaining part of the transfers was spent on food and buying utensils."