"The biggest hardship that I face is that I am unable to stock enough food for my family due to lack of money. My house is in bad condition therefore it gives me a lot of stress during rainy season because I am unable to stay comfortably with my family."

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is insufficient source of income because my small business is not doing well due to lack of enough capital."

"My biggest hardship is not being able to pay my children's school fees and many a times they stay at home due to lack of money."

"Receiving this amount will help me build a better house from the one I currently live in hence turning my dreams to be ready. I will also be able expand to my business for more income following the unpredictable current economic status."

"It is a breakthrough to my life,I have been living in poverty for the last 11 years since my husband died and I have been struggling to raise my children. With the help of Give Directly I will be able to start a small business of tailoring and support my children with their Education and upkeep."

"We have been living in poverty all my life and my family has been working on other peoples farms to get food. This money will bring great change in my life and I will be able to start small business and I will be able to own cattle. Thank you five directly family."

"I am happy and very hopeful. Now I will be able to pay secondary school fees for my last born daughter who's in form three."

" Receiving this money will completely change my life. I will be able to purchase chairs and tables for the comfort to my family and visitors. Upon receiving this money, I will also be able to extend my house which is currently very squeezed. The amount will also enable be buy livestock for future use. "

"The biggest hardship at the moment is on earning a living daily. I can't afford even two meals a day, and if I get, it is not enough for the whole family "

"Receiving this money means I am going plaster my house,pay school fees for my children. I am so grateful and Thanks to GiveDirectly."