"I spent my third transfer on buying cement and sand which I used in the extension of my house which was small and could not accommodate my family and I very well. The remaining part of the money I used in paying school fees for my children who used to be sent home each and every time for fee arrears."

"I spent a portion of my third transfer on construction of a new house in order to vacate the rental house that I was in before. For the last nine years that we stayed in the rental house, we struggled a lot to raise its rent and in most occasions, we could fall apart with the landlord in an attempt of failure of submission of the monthly rent. My spouse being a total orphan and the only child in their family, had no one at all to turn to for any kind of assistance. We therefore learnt to live the hard way, going hungry for days without any hopes of where the next meal will come from. Surprisingly, GiveDirectly featured and came to our rescue. Other than the house, my dowry was as well settled, something that had brought much issues with my parents. I was finally relieved!! May Give Directly live to change more people's lives."

"I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for milking. I could buy milk from my neighbors, but when I did not have the money, I could go without taking milk tea, also I bought some sheep and goats that are like my assets, they will help me in the future. My daughter who is in secondary school also benefited as I used some part of the money to pay her school fees. The whole year she managed to stay in school without being sent out of school like it used to happen. The remaining I spent on corn for my family consumes."

"I used to spend a lot of money in buying milk and ploughing my farm. Immediately I got the transfer decided to buy cattle which would help me with milk and ploughing. I am now able to save the money I used to buy milk with. The remaining part of the money I used in the acquisition of iron sheets which I have stored and will later use for the construction of my own kitchen now that I cook in the same room I sleep in."

"I spent most of the third transfer on farming and school fees for my children, I also bought food and construct pit latrine with the rest."

"I spent my third transfer on buying steel doors and steel windows. I decided to buy steel doors and windows because they are strong and durable. The remaining part of the money I used in paying school fees for my children who used to be sent home each and every time for school fees."

"I used to stay in a single roomed house that could not comfortably host my large family, it was also leaking as the iron sheets had also worn out, so when I received my third transfer, I built a three roomed spacious house. We can now fit so comfortably. The remaining amount I spent on buying goats that I am rearing, and I am hopeful that when they reproduce, I will be able to sell them and the money will help me in school fees payment given that I still have school going children. Thank you GiveDirectly."

"I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my children. My children had school fees arrears which used to stress me up. The remaining part of the money I used to buy iron sheets which I will use to use build a new house. The house I am currently living in is small and the roof leaks when there is rain."

"I spent my last transfer to pay school fees arrears for my two boys one who is in college doing mechanics and the other one just joined high school, the rest of the cash I bought building material such as iron sheets and nails as I await to build a new house the one am currently in small."

"I spent most part of my third transfer on taking my son for a technical course of motorbike repairs. He used to do odd jobs in people's farms and after acquiring these skills he will be able to get his own income. The other amount I spent on buying a cow for my milk production purposes. I will no longer have to buy milk like previously which was the norm. Finally, the remaining amount I spent on buying corn for my family to feed on. I am grateful for the money I received from GiveDirectly."