"With my most recent transfer, I used $30 to repay a solar loan. I installed solar lighting and am paying for it in monthly installments. I also spent $12 to settle a fee balance for my younger brother, who is in secondary school. Additionally, I allocated $22 for food and water due to the ongoing drought resulting to scarcity of water in our area. The remaining $14 was spent on a new pair of shoes and some personal clothes. These clothes are essential for when I take on casual jobs. The investment in clothing ensures I have suitable attire for work. Overall, the transfer was used to cover essential expenses and support my family’s needs."

"Having completed the payment for the solar lighting system I purchased on hire purchase terms, I am now shifting my focus to purchasing a new mattress. The mattress I currently sleep on is worn out, causing me serious discomfort every night. My plan is to save a significant portion of my subsequent transfers and use it to buy a new mattress. This will enhance my comfort and improve my sleep quality. I am very appreciative of the financial support, which has helped elevate my life and allowed me to live a better life."

"My biggest goal this year is to clear my debt and plan for the future. Our house lacked solar lighting, so I decided to purchase a new system on credit. The previous one was broken, and to avoid living in darkness, I opted to buy a new one and pay for it in monthly installments of $20. The total cost was $450; I have already paid a portion and still owe $220. I am deeply grateful to GiveDirectly, as their support has made it possible for me to have solar lighting and work towards my financial goals."

"My goal for the coming year and beyond is to complete the construction of my house. I started building it but faced delays due to a shortage of building poles. I plan to save my upcoming transfers to purchase enough poles and iron sheets for the roof. Once the house is finished, I also aim to buy a solar lighting system on hire purchase, which will ensure my home is well-lit. I am incredibly grateful for the financial support that has given me the independence to take care of my needs. This support has made a significant difference in my life, and I’m very happy with the progress I have made."

"I cultivate other people's lands using a tractor, but the work is seasonal and not enough to sustain my wife and me. In the past, it was difficult to send my children to school because I couldn't afford the fees. I am glad to report that all five of my children have now completed school, thanks to these transfers. These transfers have truly boosted our family's finances, relieving the struggle of buying food . I have also started a poultry business, which is doing very well. With the transfers I received, I used the full amount of $102 to pay for solar lighting in my home. I had previously installed the solar panels on loan and have been repaying it monthly. This upgrade has greatly improved our living conditions, as we previously had no power. I am truly grateful to this organization for its support, which has not only helped my family but also contributed to the development of our area."

"Having enhanced the lighting in my house by purchasing the solar lighting system, my goal in the coming year and beyond is to purchase new furniture for my house. Currently, my house does not have enough furniture. Every time I have visitors, I am forced to borrow chairs and tables from my neighbors. To avoid this, I plan to purchase six plastic chairs and a table. These will allow me to comfortably host visitors and offer them a place to sit and rest. I am very happy with the financial support that has made my life better, and I look forward to achieving this goal to further improve our living conditions."

"I took a solar light on credit that cost me around $160. To continue enjoying its benefits, I need to make monthly payments, and my plan this year is to repay this debt using the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly. I’m pleased to say that my house is now well-lit, which is a significant improvement. In addition to repaying the debt, I want to save another portion of my transfers in our savings group. Once those savings mature, I plan to use the funds to buy more goats. My hope is that these goats will multiply, increasing in number and value. Eventually, I aim to trade them for female cows, which will also multiply and increase in number and value, hence providing a good source of income, especially once this project comes to an end. I am optimistic that, in the future, I will have something valuable to rely on to support my family."

"I am so grateful to Givedirectly as they have have provided a lifeline for me. I am asthmatic and I used to get so many attacks and would not have the proper medication to handle it. now, thanks to my transfers I can afford an Inhaler monthly which goes for $5. My house was also affected by the heavy winds and our roof was taken off, we out it back but we knew we needed a new house. I pooled finances with my husband to buy material for a new house. I spent $40 on buying building poles, and I spent $10 from my transfers on the iron sheet. I am also saving in a local savings group and I was able to save $35 We also rely on charging our phones at our neighbours who owns a solar lighting system. They charge 20 cents per charing session to which this transfers have come in handy at $4."

"I am now my own breadwinner thanks to Givedirectly transfers. I started a small stall selling food items and groceries after I started receiving transfers. The business has grown from the business I began with $30 to a business I would say is worth $130. This has been as a result of the monthly transfers I have been receiving. I still am working to grow the business even further using my transfers. I used $35 of my recent transfers to invest into the business even further. I also took a solar lighting system to help with lighting my home and I spent $10 paying off my debts on the same. I was also able to save around $50 to my local savings group which I recently joined thanks to the transfers."

"GiveDirectly has made my children learning much easier. I took a solar lighting system for $150 on debt and have been able to make monthly payments of $10 from my transfers. Previously my children would be forced to go to our neighbours to seek for help to do their homework as they already had a solar lighting system. They however soon grew tired of our begging for their help and started giving excuses whenever the children would ask to go reads. Now we no longer have that problem as my children can do their homework at home thanks to the solar lights we now have and are paying for with my transfers. I also spent $30 on school fees for the four children from the transfers. I am also buying chicken and have so far bought 6 at $30. My children are also able to get breakfast which has cost me $12 from Givedirectly."