"Receiving this money means I will be able to meet my daily basic needs such as food and water a lot easier than before. I plan to use part of my transfers as capital for a second hand clothes business that my last born will be managing. With the profits made from it, I will buy food, water and other necessities. I also intend to buy oxen to assist me in farming thus increasing my yields because I will be able to cover a larger portion of my farm within a shorter time. "

"Receiving this money will enable me to complete plastering my house. I built built semi permanent house but it is not complete because I lacked money. Plastering it will strengthen the wall hence making it durable. I am sleeping in it currently but when it rains, the water splashes to the wall which weakens it."

"I was able to install water in my house with the previous transfers. This has saved us from the struggle of walking for long distance in search of water. In addition to that, I was able to clear a loan I owed One Acre Fund foundation. I feel free and happy because I can now do my projects without being interfered with."

"The biggest difference is that I get clean water for domestic use right in my compound. I used to cover long distances to fetch water from someone's dam. It used to be hectic and I always wanted to buy a water tank to collect rainwater from my roof but this was impossible given that I get little, only enough for food from my farm. I currently get time to do other chores and give more attention to my farm that would have been wasted looking for water. Thank you so much GiveDirectly."

"In the next few months, I am planning to save enough money so that I would be able to construct a water pan. The pan will help in harvesting rain water for my livestock. The water would also help me to water my crops during the dry season. This idea will permanently solve the water crises that has held me back for a long time now."

"My life is currently different from how it was four months ago in that I now have some quality potato seeds. I am glad since I will no longer have to buy them from the agro vet. In addition to this, my family can now sit comfortably on our seats since I have been able to buy some cushions. Lastly, my family now owns a water tank courtesy of GiveDirectly. As a result of this, my work is now easier since I no longer go to the river to fetch water during the rainy season."

"How fulfilling can the evening showers be after a tedious day in the farm under a scorching sun? My family's second source of income is a 0.5Acre farm that solely depends on rain water. At times the rains have let us down but anytime the showers come (usually in the evening) makes this the happiest part of my day. "

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now accessible to clean water for cooking and drinking. I now rest without having to strain myself so much. I also no longer worry about consuming contaminated water since the one I harvest to my tank is very safe"

"My life is currently different from the way it was four months ago in that I now have water in the house. Previously I had to walk for many kilometers in search of water. This was hectic and time-consuming considering my old age. In addition to that, I'm currently in the process of plastering my house courtesy of the GD money. This will save the stress of looking for cow dung in neighbors home every time for smearing my house so that it could neat."

"In the next four months, I am hoping to purchase a water pump that will facilitate my farming activities. I am a vegetable farmer and this would really make the farming more efficient even in dry seasons."