"When I was building my house, I did not have enough funds to acquire iron sheets to cover the entire space. So, I borrowed some pieces from an old structure, which had been around for years. Following the ongoing rains, I noticed that the roof lets in rainwater. With the help of the cash transfers, I intend to replace the iron sheets in the coming years. Other than that, I also want to rear goats as a source of wealth that I could sell anytime to obtain money for my household's needs."

"My goal is to actively contribute to the needs of my family and support my mother. However, my epileptic condition hinders me from doing any job to raise an income. I believe that rearing livestock is the surest way I can generate money and help cover some household needs like paying school fees for my three siblings and buying my medication. In the coming years, I wish to have bought goats that will help establish substantial wealth for meeting these needs even after the transfers cease."

"After receiving the second transfer from GiveDirectly, I had several plans that I wished to accomplish before using up the whole amount. First, I restocked our food supplies by purchasing 50 kilograms of dry maize grains for $30 to sustain my family of three. Additionally, I invested $200 in purchasing four goats, which I plan to breed and sell in the future to fund new projects. Our community has vast land with shrubs and herbs that are suitable for goat farming. I also bought new clothes worth $20 for my spouse and our eldest child. Due to the shortage of animal feed, I decided to lease a plot of land close to the water point for farming purposes. Since the plot will require irrigation, I paid a leasehold fee of $100 and am currently preparing the land to plant maize. I sent the remaining $100 to my mother, who also required support in land preparation and planting. This will enable her to set up her land and buy seeds, which will boost her financial stability and reduce her reliance on other siblings who have been assisting her."

"Wild and domestic stray animals have been wreaking havoc on my crops every season as my farm remains unfenced. Sadly, I have never had the financial means to fence and safeguard the crops. However, things changed when I received the previous two transfers that allowed me to address pressing obligations and meet basic household needs. With the second transfer, I invested a considerable amount in fencing materials, including a $70 roll of barbed wire and $230 for 10 rolls of chain links, which had an additional transportation cost of $5. I am going to fence around my land before the planting season to ensure that my crops are well protected. To supplement my family's food supply, I spent $64 on a sack of maize that has fed us comfortably. I spent remaining amount on transport and other household necessities. Thanks to these transfers, I can now work towards safeguarding my farm and securing a stable source of income for my family."

"I was overjoyed to get $200 unconditional transfers from Give Directly because I have been going through a really difficult time as one of the primary providers for a family of three, especially in the last two years when we had the worst droughts ever, causing a lot of hunger and anger at home. So when I received the transfers, my first thought was to notify my spouse, who was equally as elated and we devised a plan."

"My grandsons do not have a good shelter, and I am the one taking care of them. They have been seeking shelter from neighbors, and they are still young. I am planning to build an extension of one room in order to accommodate them. I will be buying some iron sheets and building poles to accomplish this. My plan is to save them from the trouble of seeking shelter elsewhere. I am also planning to buy a new mattress and a new bed to replace the old and worn-out beddings that I have been using for many years so that I can at least enjoy a comfortable sleep."

"After completing my 12th-grade examination two years ago, I never had a chance to further my studies for lack of school fees. Therefore, I had to make ends meet through a parent-teacher association (PTA) job at a nearby school. Unfortunately, the $40 I was to be paid at the end of the month was often delayed, and at times the pay was slashed to $20 or even nothing. I had to forego this job to concentrate on business to provide for my family of 4. When I received my last transfers, I used them all to purchase a posho mill that I had recently installed and wished would run soon. From the profits, I will be eager to enrol in a teaching job as well as provide food for my family."

"The most significant change in my daily life is the financial assistance I received, which enables me to purchase foodstuffs with ease and invest in my farming activities. Previously, this was not possible due to financial constraints. I am now optimistic that in a few months, I will have an abundant harvest that will provide enough food for my family. I will forever be grateful for the gift that has transformed my life."

"The most significant change in my daily life is having a comfortable bed where my children and I can sleep peacefully. Furthermore, we now have enough food in the house, which was not the case before when we were struggling to make ends meet. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the assistance that has tremendously improved our standard of living."

"I have been suffering from waste bone problem for over five years now. This has affected my productivity at my casual job. I can not work for more than eight hours per day. This is the challenge I am currently facing."