"My eldest daughter, Pendo, recently joined high school and required new school uniforms, shoes, and admission fees. As a motorcycle taxi rider, my husband could not raise enough funds to purchase these items, as the business was not doing well. So, I allocated $34 towards these requirements, ensuring that my daughter reported to school and started her learning on time. I also paid $10 for her three siblings in primary school to settle their school fees for the ongoing term. I am relieved that I only have to worry about their next term school needs now. I spent $24 on a goat and two hens. I hope that these animals will reproduce wealth that I can use to provide for my children in the future. I am also glad that my children enjoyed the last Christmas in new clothes and shoes that I acquired for $34. With the cash transfers, it has been easier to bring such joy to my family that before seemed challenging."

"In order to better support my growing family, especially after recently getting married, I realize the need to diversify my income beyond my motorcycle taxi business, which has proven insufficient. One idea I have is to purchase an additional motorcycle that I can rent out. Although this may be challenging due to the high cost of a new motorcycle, approximately $1000, I am determined to make it happen with perseverance and commitment. Since I am not currently part of any savings platform, I have decided to save my transfers by investing in livestock, specifically goats. Goats are affordable and multiply quickly, making them a suitable investment option for me. Each month, I plan to use the entire transfer amount( $34) to purchase a goat. Over time, I will accumulate enough goats to sell and raise a significant amount of money. I understand that due to other financial commitments, this project may take longer than expected to reach fruition, but my goal is to achieve it no matter how long it takes. By diligently saving and investing in goats, I am confident that I can diversify my income and provide better support for my family's needs in the future."

"Through the transfers I receive, I was able to assist my husband in purchasing a second-hand motorcycle, which he now uses for a taxi business, a move that significantly boosted our household income. I achieved this by investing part of the monthly transfers, approximately $15 into poultry farming by buying chicks at a lower price, raising them for a few months, and then selling them at a profit. Since this strategy has proven successful before, I plan to use it again to raise enough money to expand our house. Currently, our house has only two rooms, and we need an additional room for our two growing children. I aim to accomplish this by the end of this year, as next year, the added expense of our eldest child starting school may make it more challenging to undertake such a project. Furthermore, considering my parents' financial constraints in supporting my sister's education, I will allocate part of the transfers for this cause. I plan to set aside at least $15 for her school fees and $10 for the poultry project, and use the remaining amount for other household needs."

"My house would be still leaking had it not been for Givedirectly transfers. I am so thankful that my house was repaired as a result of receiving Givedirectly transfers, I used $34 to pay for the repair of my grass thatched roof that had been washed down during the rainy season and it was leaking then. I now have a roof that does not leak and can live in the house even during the rains. I bought food using the transfers at $29. I spent $20 on my motorcycle business. I also got myself a new pair of shoes at $15." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My life has become very easy thanks to Givedirectly transfers. I am a motorcycle rider and at some point my wife ran a small road side food stall which contributed to our income, however one of our children fell ill and we ended up using money from the food stall until we closed it up, our child is better now but my wife has no means of making an income and so I am the sole provider from my motorcycle business. Through this business I am able to buy food but due to the high inflation Givedirectly transfers have helped with keeping my children in school. I used my transfers to buy shoes for two of my children at $20, I paid school fees for each of my three school going children of $20 each which is $60 total. I also bought sugar for the family on a monthly basis at $4" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"Givedirectly have good service for their recipients. I mean, you just call them up, and it doesn't cost a thing. Plus, they've got this project going where they don't ask for anything in return But, you know, there's always room for improvement. I feel nothing should be changed about there way of operation." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My immediate goal is to enroll in a driving school, which I see as a step towards securing better employment opportunities. With increased income, my next aim is to upgrade to a bigger house to accommodate my growing family's needs, providing them with a more comfortable living space. Once this is done, I will venture into livestock keeping, as I see it as a sustainable source of income. Thanks to GiveDirectly for giving me a chance to build a better life for my family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I intend to relocate my self to the new location around June this year and I also planning to do some business, and also plan to a second hand motorcycle to support my business"

"I divorced my wife nine years ago and I only live with my mother. I do casual jobs earning little income which caters for food and my mother's medication. She is aged and sick. I have a second hand motorcycle which is not in good condition. I will use $400 to repair it and become operational. This will help me earn income on daily basis. I will also use $200 to buy four goats as an investment. The remaining amount will help me buy iron sheets to finish building my house."

"I work as a mason, and upon receiving my transfers, I immediately allocated $30 to purchase essential tools such as a hammer, square, fleet, woodcutter, and tape measure to make my work easier. Additionally, I spent $4 on transportation to acquire these tools. Unfortunately, I fell ill and required medical attention, which incurred a cost of $28 in hospital fees. During my period of illness, I was unable to work, resulting in an expenditure of $6 on food from my transfer. Currently, I am diligently working on building my dream home, which involves constructing a block house. To kickstart the project, I invested $26 in purchasing cement. Utilizing the remaining $6, I hired a motorcycle to transport the cement to my construction site, ensuring efficiency in the building process. Despite facing setbacks, I am determined to continue building my dream home and turning it into a reality."