"The coming of the transfers is opportune since at the moment we are faced with the challenge of insufficient food in our family. With the first portion of the transfers, we have planned to purchase food, at least 1 bag of maize, and about 20 kgs of beans and other basic needs. This will cost us approximately $100. For the remaining amount together with the second transfer we plan to purchase posts, barbed wire, and chain links. This we shall use to fence our agricultural farm where we have planted fruits and crops. This is important for us since it means that we don't have to stay at home looking after the farm to protect it from our neighbor's livestock. We plan to use about $500 of the transfers to accomplish it. For the third transfer, we plan to do a full renovation of our houses. At the moment we are living in mud houses which get destroyed by termites and rainwater. With the transfers, we will have a chance to build an iron sheet house which will last long. We shall also have enough rooms for our children Sharon and Daisy who are grown up and need their privacy. The transfers will offer us the long desire we've always had of living in a large beautiful house."

"I'm very happy that GiveDirectly has chosen to come to my village for enrollment. The provision of the transfers means so much to me since I believe I will change my life a great deal. I have planned to first purchase food with the first transfers. I will buy 50 kgs of maize and 20 kgs of beans. I will spend about $80 on the transfers. For the remaining amount, since I have a water problem I plan to purchase more water storage containers such as Jericans and a 100-liter tank. This will ensure that whenever I fetch water it will last me for many days. For the second and third transfers, I plan to use them to build a better iron sheet house. I'm living in a house made of twigs and grass which is cold at night and I also face the risk of wild animals intruding. I will use about $450 for the transfers. For the remainder of the transfers, I plan to use it to clear my farm and also fence it off. This will ensure that I have a secure compound from wild animals and rearing of goats will be possible. I plan to use 350 dollars of the transfers to purchase chain links, and posts and also pay the people that will do the work. After receiving the transfers I believe that my life will change and living on my farm will be easy."

"Having taken my spouse to the hospital, I developed another goal, which is to put up a decent house. The current one is not in good shape, and since it is made up of mud, it is very difficult for me to renovate it. Also, whenever it rains, it's always the worst moment of my life because it leaks in such a way that I'm always forced to fetch the water from inside. Therefore, before the year ends, I hope to accomplish this goal so that I can stay comfortable with my family."

"It's timely that Give Directly arrived in the village. The transfer will help me establish myself. Due to food insecurity, I plan to buy a bag of maize which now costs a high $60. It will be important to buy other household supplies such as cooking oil, sugar, and beans. It will cost an extra $50. It should be enough for at least 2 months. I have connected piped water to my home. I pay $2 per month. We're supplied 2 times a week. Plan to plan to buy a 5000 liters water tank for storage. This will cost me $500. This means I will have enough water for domestic use and to plant some vegetables on my land. I can also sell to my neighbors to make some money. To secure my future income, I will buy sheep. They are easy to maintain and also expensive when sold. They also breed faster. I believe I can keep sheep to supplement my income. One sheep costs $50. I will buy four for a start."

"I have a desire to construct a new house, as my current one is in poor condition. The tin roof has corroded over time, resulting in water leakage during rainy days. Additionally, the house is made of mud, making it less stable and more prone to damage. I aim to build a new two-room house with a more durable structure, that is made of bricks instead of mud. However, financial constraints have made it difficult to pursue this goal, but if I can find a breakthrough or opportunity, I will build the house. I am determined to invest the cash transfers I receive into building the house. Besides, having a tangible outcome like a new house would provide a clear and meaningful purpose for the funds I receive."

"In the coming year and beyond, my aspiration is to further invest in agriculture by diversifying our farm's crops. I have plans to introduce tomatoes alongside the ongoing maize cultivation, as it is a lucrative venture with a shorter season and manageable requirements, especially given the availability of water. I aim to generate funds from the current maize farming endeavors to support various aspects of our lives, including paying school fees and enhancing our daily living standards. This strategic move will not only contribute to our financial stability but also bring about positive improvements to our overall well-being."

"Upon receiving my transfer, I had just given birth to my secondborn and had to delegate a lot to my husband. We first put a dent in the loan we had taken with my spouse for our motorcycle, paying off $71 of it. It's been a gradual process, but we are thrilled to be nearing the end of this financial burden. The motorcycle has been providing income and easing the task of fetching water, particularly during my pregnancy and after giving birth, since walking to the river became challenging. I allocated $135 towards purchasing essential foodstuff for my family of four, including maize, rice, beans, and fruits. My husband's work as a gobbler in the nearby market has been instrumental in sustaining our household. We shared a single bed with our firstborn child in the past, but thanks to a fortunate purchase, we now have an additional bed. However, the absence of a mattress meant that my husband had to endure uncomfortable nights using makeshift cartons. This changed when we invested $38 from the transfer to buy a brand new mattress. Now, my husband can enjoy a restful sleep after long and tiresome days. I set aside $10 to improve my farming activities. Additionally, I spent $6 to purchase household goods, including toiletries, to enhance our daily well-being."

"From the transfers received from GiveDirectly, I firstly purchased a cow ( at $350) so that I will be able to have milk for my kids and manure to enriche plants. Moroever, with the transfer, I was able to buy a land at $500 in order to expand my cultivation and the harvest. I also bought food for my family, clothes and other missing home materials that will be helping in carrying and keeping water during dry season. Before, I used to struggle on getting cash to pay my health insurance, but after getting the transfers, I paid it. Now entire family are secured with health insurance."

"Living in a deplorable state, my one-room house is a worse place to live in particularly during this rainy season. I constantly shift my belongings to prevent rainwater from causing severe damage. My main objective before the year's end is to purchase sufficient iron sheets and building poles using the money I will receive from the savings group in July. These materials will enable me to start constructing my new house. Within my current dwelling, I share space with my children, hens, and utensils. The cramped living conditions underscore the need for a more spacious environment, which would greatly benefit my family and me."

"I would say my disability is the challenge I face since I cannot do what other people do but I would not be telling the truth. The main challenge that I'm facing currently, is the lack of food. Since I cannot farm I only depend on my menial work repairing plastic containers for my neighbor. However, recently work has been really low which has led to a great lack of money and also food. I also don't have water near my house and I'm forced to walk for about 5 kilometers to the nearest water point which poses a great challenge considering my disability."