"I have five children who are currently in school, one in secondary and the other four in primary. The burden of their school fees often loomed heavily as I relied on a modest income from a motorcycle job. Upon receiving the unconditional cash transfers, I knew exactly where the priority lay. Nearly $60 went towards ensuring their education continued uninterrupted, lifting a weight off my shoulders that had plagued me for years. With their fees settled, I could breathe a sigh of relief, knowing their future was secure. Yet, amidst the joy of securing their education, another challenge arose. My father's declining health demanded urgent attention, and with the transfers, I could afford to provide him with the medical care he needed. Devoting $20 to his treatment was a decision made with love and gratitude. Now, as he embarks on his recovery journey, I'm filled with immense gratitude for the support that allowed me to tend to my family's needs. With the remaining $22, I ensured my home was filled with an abundance of food, nourishing us back to health. This journey has been one of struggle and resilience, but with the help of the organization, I have emerged stronger and hopeful for the future." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"For now, the only goal that I am focused on is to see my wife graduate from her tailoring course in September. I believe once she graduates, she will be in a position to have her own workshop and achieve self-employment, which will allow her to offer me great support since I have been the family breadwinner. Additionally, I plan to buy her a sewing machine as soon as she graduates so that she can start working immediately. I am going to achieve all these through my monthly cash transfers and my daily hustle as a motorcycle rider. This plan gives me hope and motivation every day, knowing that our combined efforts will lead to a more stable and prosperous future for our family. My determination is unwavering because I know the positive impact this will have on our lives."

"As a motorcycle taxi driver, my long-term goal has always been to become self-employed. To achieve this, I plan to invest my earnings in purchasing goats, with the hope that they will multiply over time. My aim is to sell the goats in the future, using the profits to buy my own motorcycle. Achieving this milestone is very important to me, especially as my family is growing. I also plan to expand our current one-bedroom house into a three-bedroom home. Once I am self-employed, I intend to use the revenue from my business to fund this expansion, ensuring that our home can comfortably accommodate our growing family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I am a father of four children and currently work as a motorcycle driver. Our family resides in a one-room house, and I am determined to improve our living standards. My goal is to expand our living space into two rooms and provide my family with a better life. By the end of the year, I aim to have started this project, although its completion will depend on the amount of money that I will have. I know building a good home for my family is essential and will require proper planning which I'm currently doing." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I used to go without food for days because I couldn't afford to buy enough foodstuffs. I work on other people's farms as a casual labourer, but the work is sometimes unreliable. My husband provides taxi services with his motorcycle, but it's also not enough to support our family. Since receiving financial assistance, we no longer have to worry about food shortages. We were able to buy enough food to last us for several weeks. Now, I can save some of the money I earn from my farm work for the future. We also didn't have any livestock, but now we have two sheep and two chickens, which we hope will multiply and provide extra income."

"In life, possessing essential skills is vital for survival. Presently, I am diligently saving to enroll in a driving school, aiming to acquire the necessary expertise to operate a large truck. As a current motorcycle rider and livestock keeper, I tend to five chickens and four goats. My strategy involves allowing these animals to multiply, eventually selling them to fund the acquisition of bulls and dairy cows. Bulls will assist me in land preparation, while dairy cows will provide milk for sale and personal use, such as in tea-making. The income generated will significantly improve my family's living standards." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I work as a motorcycle driver, and my goal is to acquire my own motorcycle. Currently, I use a motorcycle owned by someone else and pay them $4 each time I use it. Sometimes, after paying the owner, I'm left with no money to even spend on myself, leave alone my family. Once I purchase my own motorcycle, I'll be able to provide my family with the life they deserve. I plan to save from my income and transfers, and I'm confident that I will buy the motorcycle and will transform my life and that of my family."

"I aspire to expand our home into a three-room house. Presently, we reside in a two-room house, with one serving as a living area. My desire is to create two separate bedrooms, providing my children with their own space for privacy and comfort. Currently, my daughter who attends school resides with her grandmother, but I am eager for her to join us in our expanded home and live as one big family. To achieve this, I am part of a savings account where we collectively save for future endeavors. Once it's my turn to receive, I plan to initiate the expansion project and also my husband plans to assist, as he works as a motorcycle driver. Together, we aim to create a more spacious and conducive living environment for our family's well-being and unity."

"My longing for a perfect, new motorcycle has always burned within me. To turn this dream into reality, I devised a solid plan, which involves diligently saving from my business earnings and the transfers from GiveDirectly in our savings group, setting my sights on securing a future loan. Once my savings reach the desired level, I'll dispose of my current motorcycle, and then take a loan from my savings group to boost the proceeds from its sale and finally acquire the motorcycle of my dreams. The mere thought of owning this new motorcycle fills me with boundless joy. But that's just the beginning of my ambitions. With the loan repaid and the new motorcycle in hand, I'll shift my focus to an even grander goal, which is building a larger, more comfortable home. My current dwelling feels cramped, and it's time to create a space where I can start a family with my future wife." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My main goal for the next year and beyond is to establish a thriving livestock venture. I've been using my transfers to buy goats, but I haven't yet reached my desired scale. Moving forward, I plan to continue purchasing livestock each month, with one goat costing around $34." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)