"I am happy that I was able to receive money from GiveDirectly I was able to pay my child school fee$20 and the remaining amount i was able to add to my business so I can expand. Thank so much GiveDirectly for making it possible to achieve my dreams." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"When I received my second transfer of $550, I used $160 to buy a heifer. Another $330 was used to complete the construction of a house that I had built using my first transfer. I then used the remaining amount of approximately $700 was to buy clothes, food and other basic household needs for my family. I also got to install solar system in my house that will help me light up my house. I am so grateful for what GiveDirectly transfers have seen me do. They are things I would not have done anytime soon had I not received the money. My husband does motorcycle operation while I sell vegetables to earn an income. Being a mother of four and with the many needs that comes with it I have not been able to save enough from my work which has kept some of my goals at bay."

"I decided to make some investments after receiving the second transfer. With these investments, I would be able to support my family. So I invested $200 in opening a cafeteria. The success of this business has allowed it to meet the essential demands of my family. I also purchased a used motorcycle for $300. For a price, the motorbike is used to transport passengers and small amounts of luggage between locations. Thanks to GiveDirectly, I now have two projects that generate income, which makes me extremely pleased."

"I am jobless and a mother of five children. However, my husband does motorcycle taxis to support our family. Immediately after I received my recent transfer, I spent $10 on two hens to boost my poultry farming venture. Once I succeed in running a poultry farm, I will prioritize selling part of my fowls to begin raising livestock, goats, and cows. In addition, the success of that venture will be beneficial in helping me to raise some fees for my children. Furthermore, I spent $10 on paying school fees, because my children had some fees arrears equivalent to $10. I saved the rest hoping to top up and buy a goat next month."

"It was finally time for me to purchase my motorcycle and start working for myself after riding motorcycles for the previous few years. We had reached an amicable agreement, and I was able to pay my friend $500 after receiving my second transfer. I used the $30 that was left to pay for petrol and bike maintenance. Since I started this business, I've been making at least $4 every day, which goes toward meeting the necessities for my family. I am appreciative of the kind assistance we received as well as the changes my family has undergone since then." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I had begun construction on a house in the village but had abandoned it halfway due to financial constraints. When I received my transfer, I planned to use it to plaster the floor of my house. As a result, I spent $360 on house renovations. This has been my most significant accomplishment. My husband is a motorcycle rider, and we have five children together. I am a farmer and businesswoman who ran an open-air shop. We are grateful for the greatest accomplishment that we have accomplished in a short period, which was previously not possible due to school fees and the needs of our children, which was our main priority."

"This year, my primary focus is repaying for the motorcycle I purchased on credit. Making full repayment will be a relief to my family and me. However, since my current house is small and leaky, I want to build a new, spacious one. Therefore, once I have paid off the motorcycle, my primary focus will be saving for building materials. A new house will equally serve my family well, and none of the children will have to face the challenges of walking at night to go and spend in the neighborhood." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"After learning about the advantages of dairy cows, I intend to get another one this year. We'll have four of them when I buy another cow since the current cow is yet to have a second calf. This will guarantee me a steady supply of milk each year, making it easier for me to pay for my kids' future tuition." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I invested $250 in a dairy cow in the hopes that after it gives birth, I will be able to receive milk for my family and for sale too. Three of our children attend school, and occasionally it can be difficult to pay their tuition. Our main source of income is their father, who rides a motorcycle, but his income is insufficient to meet all of our demands. Thus, we value your support and thank you for it. In addition, I contributed $240 to help build a new house. The previous one we had was too small to accommodate the five of us. Due to its modest size, sleeping arrangements were particularly difficult for us. Our children used to sleep in our old house, but now that we have another house, they do not. We now have peace of mind and privacy thanks to this. I bought some clothes for my kids and several tins of maize with the $35 I had left over."

"In the next year and beyond, I am planning to start up a small business of kiosk, I will be constructing a small shop nearby my home. Shops and supermarkets are far away from my community and people walk far away to the shopping centres since they are located far away from us. I am therefore anticipating that it will attract as many clients as possible since it will be near them. Besides, I am also planning to do dairy farming so as to get milk for my family's consumption and for sale as well." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)