"The support provided by the organization has significantly enhanced our quality of life. We were well informed about the program's objectives and given the freedom to allocate the funds according to our own needs. From my perspective, the organization's assistance has played a vital role in uplifting the living standards of individuals within my community. Thanks to this unconditional support, people have been able to address their essential needs. In my opinion, every individual in the village should have the opportunity to benefit from this program."

"I plan to buy and keep more goats in the coming year and beyond because they are a reliable investment. It has always been my dream to own goats, which is a significant investment for me given that I am elderly and do not have assets on which to fall back in the event of a financial emergency. I currently have two goats that I obtained through the program. I've also joined a merry-go-round, where I save $10 every month, and my main goal is to use the money to buy more goats. I don't have a reliable source of income, and my age prevents me from doing casual or manual labor that requires a lot of physical strength. My brother, who occasionally helps me, also has a large family to care for. Thus, owning the goats will protect me from any financial crisis that may arise."

"I hope that with the focus on agriculture (growing of crops) I will be able to increase the harvest in order to satisfy my family with foods and sell the remaining and got money to satisfy other family needs in the future."

"For the coming years and beyond, I intend to invest my time, energy, and money into tomato farming venture in order to establish a reliable income that will enable me to meet the demands of my family. With the income generated from the venture, I will be able to consistently and timely pay for my children's school fees. This will enable them to access quality education, which is essential for their future success."

"Upon receiving the transfer, I immediately made the decision to use a portion of it to seek medical attention for my elderly mother, who has been struggling with illness. Approximately half of the first transfer went towards covering the costs of her medication. In addition, I used $30 to purchase essential household items that were lacking in our home, such as utensils and a solar light. Recognizing the need to take care of myself as well, I used $40 to acquire two new pairs of trousers for my wardrobe. Lastly, I utilized the remaining funds to ensure an ample food supply for myself."

"There have been significant positive changes in my life since receiving the transfer. The biggest difference is the sense of relief I now have, knowing that my children can continue their education without interruption and that we have an adequate food supply at home."

"For the past three years, purchasing food has become a routine in our community due to the challenging weather conditions, particularly droughts that have disrupted our farming activities. The support we received from GiveDirectly brought immense relief not just to my household, but to the entire village, as it gave us renewed hope of being able to afford an ample supply of food to sustain us for some time. After collecting the funds, I promptly used $76 to purchase essential food items for my household, such as a sack of dried maize grains, dry beans, and 2 kilograms of sugar. It brings me great joy to know that my family of four can now enjoy healthy meals again and will no longer be going to bed on an empty stomach. Furthermore, recognizing the importance of securing our financial stability for the future, I decided to spent $70 on acquiring two goats. I envision raising them and selling their offspring down the line, providing a potential source of income to support other projects or contribute to my children's future education expenses. In addition, I set aside $5 to purchase a few secondhand clothes, and used the remaining $38 to settle my outstanding debts with my neighbors. With these debts cleared, I am now free from financial obligations and fully committed to pursuing my goals with unwavering determination with the subsequent transfers."

"Kubera ko twari tubabaye gutura heza, inkunga zacu zombi uko ari ebyiri twazikoresheje mu kubaka inzu, aho twaguze amabati, ibiti ndetse dushaka n'abafundi bo kutwubakira.Nanubu turacyubaka ntiturarangiza."

"I bought a cow because the one I had,had died. I renovated a house that I was unable to renovate before and i wanted to do it for my son. I also gave capital to my child who wanted to start a small business"

"I live with mental disability but I wish to buy a cow with God's help so that I will have manure and milk for my children"