"While at the farm, I happened to overhear my neighbors discussing their recent receipt of cash transfers. As I was also expecting some funds, I paid close attention to their conversation. When I asked them about it, they informed me about the money they had received. However, my phone was off at the time, so I requested one of their spare phone batteries. Upon switching on my phone, I discovered that GiveDirectly had sent me money. This news filled me with happiness and gave me the assurance to accomplish my objectives. That evening, I shared the good news with my husband, and he was equally ecstatic."

"In the upcoming year and beyond, I aim to explore the cultivation of ground nuts as they offer higher profits. My goal is to alleviate the financial strain of future school fees. To achieve this aspiration, I plan to set aside the funds I receive from GiveDirectly. I am optimistic that I can turn this vision into a reality with time. Overall, I am thankful for all that I have achieved thus far."

"After receiving my first transfer from GiveDirectly, I made several important purchases. My family's primary source of income has been casual labor, while my husband occasionally works as a driver for public service vehicles. I spent $60 on maize, which is a staple food in our household, to ensure that my family of seven would have enough to eat. Additionally, I purchased a sheep for $60 to add to the other four that i already had on my farm. I plan to breed and sell in the future to pay for my children's school fees. I also spent $190 on school supplies, including three bags and clothes, to equip my four children for the school year. With the remaining amount of the transfer, I set aside some savings to refill our food supplies when needed. The transfer has helped alleviate some of the financial strain on our family and allowed us to invest in our future by preparing our children for school and beginning a small livestock business."

"I bought tiles for 200k because I renovated the roof of my house."

"I am filled with hope and excitement as I plan to start a new chicken-selling business using the newly acquired motorcycle in the coming year. My goal is to buy chicken from local farmers at a fair price and supply it wholesale to a stationed buyer in the nearby shopping center, Marigat. With the help of the motorcycle, I aim to make at least three trips a week, ensuring a steady supply of chicken to the buyer. I believe that this business venture has great potential as there is a high demand for chicken in the area, and the lack of a steady supply has resulted in high prices. By providing a consistent supply, I hope to establish myself as a reliable and trusted supplier and grow my business over time. This venture holds a lot of promise for me and my family in the future, and I am excited to see where it will take us."

"It was around 4:00 p.m. when I received a message from GiveDirectly that confirmed receipt of the first transfer. Upon reading the message and seeing the specified amount, it was straightforward to comprehend. I promptly notified my family, and we came together in the evening to devise a plan to collect the money from the nearby shopping center. We successfully collected the entire amount on the following day since we needed to start buying food."

"It was in the morning around 8 am , I was planting corns. When I heard a sound from my phone , I immediately check my phone and found that Givedirectly sent me the money . I was full of joy and I shouted .The first thing that came in my mind is that I was going to be wealthy like other rich people."

"It was in the morning around 8am, I was sitting and I heard a notification message that I have received money from Givedirectly. I thought that I was going to change my life."

"My husband, co-wife, and I live under the same roof. The house is in a dilapidated condition and is almost collapsing. The “Makuti” thatched roof is seriously leaking and has contributed to the destruction of my property whenever it rains. The mud walls have developed huge cracks, jeopardizing the safety of all of us. I plan on purchasing iron sheets, bags of cement, nails, and timber to build a new house. I will be relieved to have a new house where I will feel safe living under it."

"My dream is to spend a sizable sum of money purchasing and raising livestock. The raising of livestock gives an opportunity where I might make a lot of money now that I cannot operate on the fertile farms owing to the severe weather and climatic circumstances. I'll be able to easily take care of my wants if I sell the livestock on the market once they are there in sufficient numbers and for a great profit."