"I spent the most recent transfer to complete the construction of a permanent two-roomed house for my family. Previously, we were living in a small one-roomed house that was not enough to fully accommodate our family of 4 and the household items. I bought the required building materials like 2 doors, 2 windows, sand and cement. Similarly, I set aside $150 for labor costs for installation of them as well as for putting up a floor. In addition, I used $60 to support the education of my two children who are still in lower primary school. Lastly, I used the remaining amount to purchase household furniture like a table, chairs and a television set. I am happy that we currently reside in a proper house with the family unlike before." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"We are a family of five members and my husband works as a casual laborer on construction sites or as a motorcycle rider. He earns as little as $20 in two weeks. As soon as I got enrolled in the program, we renovated my home because it was on the verge of collapsing, and with the coming of my third child, it would not be the best environment to raise our newborn child. I used my first transfer in renovating the house and school fees for my only child at school. The second transfer of $240 was used to complete the renovations, which were plastering a two-roomed house and a verandah and I used $40 in the hospital during the delivery of my son. We spent the remaining $250 on food and newborn items, like diapers and clothes, that I needed. I was grateful because, at the moment of transfer, I was in labor and with no savings to even pay for a government hospital. In addition, the household didn't have sufficient food and my husband was still looking for a job."

"I spent $480 on purchasing a second-hand motorcycle. I had discussed with my spouse investing in an income-generating business. My spouse used to do casual jobs and the amount of money he would get was so small that he could not provide all the basic needs. We had always wished to start a business but there was no capital. I had no steady source of income either, I am doing small horticulture farming where by I plant maize and beans and this is majorly for consumption. Currently, my spouse operates a motorcycle taxi business, which has been our primary source of income. The daily income from this business is an average of $4 per day. we are able to meet all the basic needs of the family and even save some money for other investments. We are so grateful because GiveDirectly has changed our living standards to be much better than before. The remaining amount of money I spent on clothes, food and household items that we were lacking."

"I am a motorcycle taxi rider and this is where we depend to earn a living as a family. This work can only get me an average of $3.50 a day and all our needs look up to this little income. The rising cost of living has worsened the situation and I have found myself in debt I did not intend to have. The food requirements take about $2 a day and usually the remaining $1.50 goes to cater for school fees for my child. In any emergency for example recently when my child fell sick, I was forced to borrow money. I have so far accumulated debts of up to $20 which am worried I shall not be able to repay as soon as they are needed." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My two sons provide all of my financial support because I am elderly. The second son is a carpenter, while the oldest works as a motorcycle taxi. They struggle greatly to provide for my needs, which include purchasing food, as their jobs pay them very little. I enjoyed getting my first transfer because I bought food in large quantities. Three packets each of maize flour, sugar, tea bags, and detergent. As a result, my sons' enormous burden of providing food for me was lessened."

"Selling charcoal is how I make a living. My sole primary source of income, farming, was taken away from me when the drought started. Every time I run out of money and I am unable to make any sales, like selling the charcoal, I occasionally rely on my son for financial support. My son works as a motorcycle rider and makes a pittance. His income is insufficient for him to meet both his personal needs and mine. I was so happy to receive my first transfer that I used some extra money from my wife's transfers to buy a goat for $25. Purchasing the goat was a wise move because it will soon start to multiply, increasing its population. I can sell some in an emergency and use the proceeds to deal with the problem that arises."

"RE " I spend the most of my recent transfer on savings. My biggest goal is to return to school. Therefore, i have decided to save my transfers with a trusted person untill my full transfer is completed before i get enroll"" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I spent most of it on my children tuition" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

""After receiving my first transfer, with the struggles that I was going through to raised money to take care of my family, I decided to buy my own motorbike that I will run on a commercial basis and with the income, I will be able to take care of my family. With this planned I used the money and bought the bike. Thanks to GiveDirectly for giving the opportunity to become my own boss."" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

""Before I could received this transfer it had been my dream to built my own house and move out of my relative house. But this dream couldn't materialize due to financials constraints. After receiving my first transfer, I have planned to save my transfer and wait for the rest of my transfers so I can be able to buy all the building materials at once. And hopefully by the dry season my project will be starting."" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)