"The money is going to help me clear my children's school fees arrears, restock my business and generally improve my lifestyle. " (Occupation: Small business)

"I'm a business man and my happiest part of the day is during the day when doing my work and I have customers around because I know by the end of the day,I will have an income to take to the house. " (Occupation: Small business)

"My biggest hardship as at now is that sustaining my big family interns of feeding , clothing and their general upkeep." (Occupation: Small business)

"Receiving this money has brought me hope in my life. My husband and i work as labourers in house constructions. The money we get from this is not enough to sustain my family. With this money coming our way, I will set up a small business at least to help increase our familys income that is my first priority."

"Receiving this money brings me joy. I will build a house for my children and I first. The remaining part of the money I will use to boost my business as this is my main source of income as it is." (Occupation: Small business)

""It means am going to start my own business,my child in form one will be in school because I will pay for his fees through this and also add two goats and cow to my only goat in the shed.""

"Its always at night when I'm now reflecting on the days work and also take my time to count the total money that I have received from my business." (Occupation: Small business)

"Availing sufficient meals for my family is a difficult task given my low income.I will inject part of the money from Givedirectly into my business to boost my income." (Occupation: Small business)

"I feel so happy because I intend to use the money to change my life. I plan to start a second-hand clothes business."

"Am thrilled for receiving the money would enable me start a business,thus raising household income. "