"As an orphan who solely depends on a jobless mother, I have always thought of putting more effort to ease my academic pursuit. With the monthly transfers, I hope to succeed in raising my college fees. I will be setting up part of my transfers to build my savings. However, part of it I shall invest in poultry farming to give an edge to raise sufficient fees. Consequently, my struggles will be less in comparison to how they would have been if I was not a GiveDirectly beneficiary."

"The organization's operations ran smoothly, from enrollment to the final stages. We were provided with education on how to safeguard our money, and we were treated with utmost respect and dignity throughout the process. It was evident from the beginning that our voices were valued, and we received exceptional service. The support provided by the organization has been a true blessing in my life."

"The moment I received my transfer from GiveDirectly is etched in my memory. I was at home, taking a moment to relax, when I heard my neighbors ululating in joy. Curious, I asked my children to check my phone, and to my delight, they discovered that the money had been deposited. A wave of happiness washed over me, and I was filled with excitement at the prospect of being able to pursue my dreams. I immediately started strategizing how to best utilize the funds, eager to make the most of this opportunity. The immense joy of receiving the transfer was a turning point for me, and I was determined to use it wisely to create a better future for myself and my family."

"I depend on farming to make a living, I am married and have been blessed with five children. When I received my second transfer, my wife and I decided to prioritize paying our children's school fees, as it was the most pressing need at the time. Getting school fees for all of them at once has been challenging, so we used $300 to settle the fees for our children in university and secondary school. I also purchased a water tank for $200 to save us from the long trip to the distant stream. With the remaining funds, we spent them on food. I'm immensely grateful for the support from GiveDirectly, which has made it possible for me to achieve my goals in a short period, which was previously impossible due to financial constraints."

"I spent most of my third transfer on buying house building materials and also paying my children tuition"

"When my husband passed away, he left me a piece of land near the trade center in Guruguru, where he had planned to build a rental house. The hardships that followed his death hindered me from picking on the task from where he had left. It was until I started receiving the cash transfers that I got the motivation to build the house. Since we had already acquired the bricks, I only need to save money for irons sheets and other building materials alongside labor compensation. I plan on building a six-room rental structure. "

"Five years ago, I used to sell sardines during market days, where I made at least $50 in weekly profit. I would mostly spend this income on school fees as most of the food came from our farm. Things were catching up well until the drought kicked in, which impaired the growth of food crops. As a result, I started spending more money on food, which eventually depleted my capital. Life became tough. The only hope for survival sat in the hands of my husband, who actively made charcoal for our sustenance. I feel like the responsibility burden is weighing more on him by the day and I wish I would support him more. This is why I want to revive my business of selling sardines. Despite the financial constraints, I hope to accumulate savings of at least $90 to buy my initial stock. "

"The unconditionality and nonpayment of the transfers fascinate me. This gives one room to decide to spend the transfers without the fear of having to return the money since it is not a loan but a grant. Additionally, the field staff are respectful and not discriminatory by any means, as they consider all the villagers equal. At the moment, I have not seen any weakness in the organization, and I wish them to continue with their way of working."

"I have been planning to join college. Therefore, I hope to accomplish this by saving most of the monthly transfers. When that savings build up, raising my college fee will be easy. I opted for this because my mother is often overwhelmed to take care of the family. She is a jobless widow who over-rely on burning charcoal to feed her children. We have been living in hardship since my father died in 2005. Once I manage to attain a college education, I will be able to have skills that can help me acquire a job and work to improve the living standard of my mother and my siblings."

"I hope to accomplish paying off my motorcycle this year. My primary aim is to ensure that the ownership is transferred to me. Consequently, my income will increase, and supporting my family will no longer be stressful. My secondary objective is to keep goats after paying off my motorcycle. Goats are valuable live assets, especially for people without a stable source of income. In the future, I will sell them to raise cash for my personal development and my children's educational needs."