"I appreciate the support that I have been receiving from GiveDirectly because if it wasn't for the money, my grandchildren wouldn't be in school. Their father passed away, and they are now under my care. At my old age, I cannot work anymore, and I rely heavily on transfers to pay school fees. My objective is to ensure that they achieve their educational goals by paying their school fees on time. I believe that before the program period elapses, they will have almost completed their studies and at the moment, I'm at peace since I have some funds to depend on for their studies."

"I wish to be someone who have everything that i need and getting Land or Forest from that Pig that I bought when it will start to produce money"

"If it were not for the transfers, then I am not sure how my life could be by now. I am glad that the transfers have touched the lives of my family greatly, for we have acquired assets that we never thought could be within our reach now. This is the case for other community members, and I commend GiveDirectly for the amazing impact it has had on the people on the ground. I am grateful for the opportunity I have had with the organization, for it has been a life-changing one."

"Since I already have 40 broods of chickens at the poultry house, I hope to venture extensively into this business, adding 60 more to make it 100 chickens. From the sales of the chicken and eggs, I will pay for school fees for my two children. Because I reared both improved Kienyeji and pure Kienyeji chicks, I will give all the eggs to the Kienyeji chicken to incubate, therefore increasing the stock. I will be glad that my family of four will have a constant source of income aside from the motorcycle taxi business that I run with passion."

"Since casual jobs such as weeding prove to be tiresome and unreliable, I hope to venture into crop farming. My plan is to cultivate beans and sweet potatoes on my 1/2-acre piece of land so as to produce food for my family of six. I do like these crops because they are short-term and drought-resistant, thus producing them fully by utilizing the short rainy seasons. I will be happy to quit the long-distance travel as well as earn more income for the family through the sales."

"I intend to allocate a significant portion of my monthly stipend towards purchasing medicine that has effectively alleviated my pain. Additionally, I bear the responsibility of financially supporting my two children's educational expenses, specifically their school fees. The monthly stipends present a valuable opportunity to promptly settle their fees, enabling uninterrupted learning and ensuring their success in exams with flying colors."

"Due to my deteriorating health, I have faced immense difficulties in meeting my basic needs. However, my children, who work as casual laborers, have come to my aid numerous times. With the funds I receive from transfers, I intend to invest in expanding my livestock. My optimism stems from the belief that as the herds multiply, I will be able to generate more wealth. Eventually, I can sell some of the livestock and fulfill my needs adequately."

"Imagine being a single mother of 1 at the age of 25 years! This has been the toughest moment for me because I have the role of raising my son single-handedly. Considering my casual jobs which are not consistent and their income is usually low ($1.5) per day, it has been so difficult for me. At home, I occupied a house which collapsed part of its walls and I have not managed to repair it. This has posed me with the risk of night colds and other health problems. Living in this house has devoured my peace of mind since I do not have any privacy. Any passers-by can see us when we are asleep. What a shame! I, therefore, consider the lack of a stable source of income as my biggest challenge."

"Lack of house is the challenge I am currently facing. I have a family of ten members and we all live in a one room house with a grass roof. It leaks during rain season and lacks privacy."

"In the coming year, I have the hope to live in harmony with my Husband. I do hope to see myself able to support my family for long term, paying school fees for my children with full abilities to participate in community economic association."