"I have had a desire to own a piece of land in the nearby town (Jila center) to construct a business room where my husband can do his shop business, but this dream has never come to reality. When I heard about the arrival of GiveDirectly, my hopes got renewed and I am now happy to know that soon I will have the opportunity to buy the land. My option is to spend my first transfer ($500) to purchase the land. Having acquired the land, my second transfer will aid in the construction of the structure which I am also sure of costing me $500. This will assure us of a stable source of income since we will no longer pay rents and hence a transformed life."

"So far the problems i have is i don't have a proper house to live in and source of income to feed my children since my husband died." (Occupation: Small business)

"Receiving this money means a lot to me. I have been operating a small business that is hardly enough to feed my family. I plan to use the money to expand my business and buy some livestock that will bring a complete change in my life." (Occupation: Small business)

"This money will help me open up a business"

"My husband is involved in a bicycle taxi business(kabaza) so recently it has been very hard for him to find any customers, sometimes he even comes back home with no any money for food." (Occupation: Small business)

"It only my husband who as a Labourer and he is a bread winner for my family, so recently it has been difficult for him find work to provide us." (Occupation: Small business)

"I will use the money to buy mattress for me and my kids. The other money I shall buy iron sheets and renovate our house." (Occupation: Small business)

"It means helping us to sustain my existing business since the business fell down due to corona crisis"

"It will assist me to afford a new house and beddings. This will also extend to buying Food and finding a suitable business for generating income to sustain my family."

"I will use the money to build a house and a business to generate income for my family."