"Not being able to construct an iron house, my grass thatched house leaks every time it rains"

"I have been living in my late grandmother's house for the last 8 months, after my house crashed down and i never knew i could set up another house this soon. Thanks to givedirectly, i can now start planning and budgetting for my own new house"

"I can expand my small business, build a shop because am operating from a wooden stall and also, i will be able to take care of my children's school fee requirements"

"My child has been in and out of school the whole of this term due to lack of school fees. Am glad because i will be able to offset all the debts i owe the school so that my child can study in peace"

"Having very little income to sustain me and family, as needs keep growing daily"

"I will pay part of the money in school fees and improve my business for long term financial sustainability"

"The biggest hardship I have faced is drought. The prolonged drought that has hit this area has led to difficulty in having meals and water for the family."

"Lack of enough money to afford basic needs. e.g food and clothing"

"Receiving this money is creating a feeling of joy in the family mainly because I will be able to pay school fee for my two children in college to learn without interference."

"I have been staying with my mother for the last fourteen years and it has been the most uncomfortable feeling for a man my age. My children have never had that feeling of having their own home,i can now build my own home and give my kids the life they deserve as a parent."