"My family has access to food because of the generosity of the transfers we receive. It is in very rare occasions that we worry about food since we started receiving transfers. This has allowed me to channel my energies about planning for a future for my young family. I am saving towards getting my oldest in school once they get to 5 years of age and also having the younger one join soon after. I plan to continue saving the portion of the money left after purchasing food to get my child to school to get education which will open opportunities as they grow. I also intend to use this savings to buy a motorcycle on loan and pay using the earnings I get from it."

"Thanks to the Givedirectly transfers I began a grocery business which had greatly changed the direction of my life. I never used to have a good source of income until I got this business. My husband is a motorcycle rider who in a week makes about $10. I also make an almost similar amount of $10 from my grocery business, we usually pull together our finances to fill in for school fees as the transfers on their own cannot cover everything. My goal is to use the transfers to expand this business I ma running to increase income as I also use it to pay the school fees for the children."

"Currently, I work as a motorcycle rider, which enables me to make ends meet, save easily, and work towards achieving my dream. My biggest goal is to start my own goat farm. I firmly believe that the more goats I buy, the more they will give birth, allowing me to easily sell them and make a huge profit in the future. With this profit, I plan to provide the best life for my two sisters and educate them."

"I have a sponsor who supported me, enabling me to enroll in college in January. My goal is to study diligently and pursue a career as a journalist, advocating for the voiceless in society. I strongly believe in doing things correctly, and I firmly believe in the equality of all individuals. I am deeply troubled by injustice and strive to promote peace. As a future journalist, I aspire to enlighten people's minds through education. I plan to study hard and save enough to make my dream come true." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I had a dream of building a bigger house and thanks to Givedirectly transfers this dream was achieved. I finished with construction and hence my mind is now settled on a new dream. I would like to rent a space and start a vegetable stall. My husband is a motorcycle rider and this usually help take a part of our financial burdens of me. I however would like to chip in more in my family finances and that's is why I am trying to start the business."

"My goal for this year and beyond is to do two things. First, I want to build a new home for my family. Second, I want to pay the school fees for my kid, who will soon be starting PP1. These goals are really important to me because they will help us move forward in life. It would mean everything to me to achieve them." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"A sigh of relief is what the presence of Givedirectly has been in our life as a family. am a father of six with 5 school going children. I make my living by providing motorcycle rides while my wife has a grocery stall next to home from where she makes an income. My oldest is 15 and finished her primary school education as 2022 ended. We had left some debt in the school which was due to financial strains were were going through and we could only get her results to ensure she joined secondary is we cleared that debt. I paid $20 to clear that debt and once it was settled I was able to think about taking her to school in January. I bought some of the school provisions such as shoes and a bag at $14 in November to ensure she had some essentials as she went to school in January. My wife and I combined our transfers and paid $50 for the child to start her form one as the year began. In December all my children wanted clothes for the holidays, we again combine our entire transfers with my wife and bought clothes for all the sic children." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My primary goal is to enroll in a driving school, a dream that has been on hold for far too long. Currently, I'm diligently saving $10 a portion of the transfer every month. I intend to accumulate $100, then I will be ready to start my training. This endeavor is not just about acquiring a driving skill; it symbolizes a step towards securing employment and establishing a sustainable source of income for my family. The support from GiveDirectly has been a game-changer, and I am sincerely thankful." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My plans are set on maximizing the use of the cash transfers I am receiving from Givedirectly by enlarging my goat rearing business. I will have a form of savings, nurturing them so that when the need for cash arises, I can sell them and always secure financial stability for my family. I'm excited about the potential this investment holds for the future, thanks to Givedirectly." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My primary goal is to finally own a motorbike and establish my own business, a step towards securing a stable income to support my family. Beyond personal gains, I dream of opening a shop for my wife in our village, as there are less shops to meet the needs of the villagers.The gratitude we feel for the support provided is immeasurable hence we are forever grateful." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)