"Source of income is the challenge I am currently facing. I do casual jobs together with my wife and we collectively earn $40 per month which caters for food only. Lack of reliable income has made my children not to attend school due to lack of school fees. I have four children at school with a fees balance of $70. Their performance is not good because they sometimes miss classes."

"The condition of my house is presently in a state of disrepair, and I am deeply concerned about its impending collapse, which would render me homeless. One side of the house is exhibiting severe cracks and bending, posing significant safety risks to both myself and my family. In order to address this alarming situation, I intend to allocate a portion of the transfer funds towards procuring new building poles and constructing a sturdy, resilient dwelling. By doing so, I will be ensuring the safety and well-being of my family, as well as safeguarding my property."

"I bought a cow and paid fees then deposited on land."

"I'm a happier person now, my family is thankful and now I can afford all that I craved before."

"My ways have changed in that I feel like I can afford to change my life since having some money can allow me to plan better. My family is very fine. I can now start a business to support my life or buy a cow and sell some milk or sell it afterwards to get some money."

"Am no longer living with stress"

"I bought a land for $350 because I lived in a high risk zone because the rain could harm me and my family and I am planning to build a new house and relocate from that risky area. I also bought Roofings of $150 for building a new house."

"If I can pay all of my children's school fees for the coming year, I will have accomplished everything I could have hoped for them. I would also like to harvest the most this year so that I can focus solely on paying school fees and venturing into business for the burden of buying food will be lifted from me. One of my hopes is to watch my children develop into excellent and respectable people with decent employment opportunities, and I will live to see this happen."

"I had a business that was steadily deteriorating due to a lack of finances to invest in the essential equipment to grow it. When I received the transfers, though, I made a critical decision. I spent $450 to buy a photocopying machine. This investment was critical for increasing my business's profits and increasing the amount of customers I could serve each day. My business transformed after I installed the new photocopier. The equipment became the foundation of my efficiency, allowing me to give prompt and high-quality service to my rising customers. The once-shaky business began to prosper, with additional capacity allowing me to satisfy my clients' expectations and produce bigger profits. My business's success not only provided financial stability for my family, but it also fueled my entrepreneurial drive. Inspired by my accomplishments, I began to look for new paths for growth and novel strategies to improve my financial situation."

"I had announced strongly that I needed to make sure my house was well-fenced and that we had enough privacy to keep those unwelcome people away, and with a lot of determination, I bought three pieces of chain link for $80. A sense of satisfaction came over me as I stepped outside my newly gated property. It's fantastic how everything came together. The chain link is more than merely a physical barrier. It represents our newly acquired security and hope for a brighter future. I am resolved to make the most of this opportunity and to create a life in which our goals can flourish despite the obstacles we confront. I had prepared the last bit of maize flour we had in the house on the same day the transfers arrived, and I was worried over where to get a job to earn money for food the next day. It was great to be able to buy $100 worth of food. It will last us months and allow our bodies to recover from the rigorous labor on other people's farms. Finally, I can focus on taking care of our own home. I also used some of the money to pay my daughter's school tuition for this term, I paid $20, and I couldn't thank the GiveDirectly office enough. Their assistance arrived just in time and made a huge difference."