""We have not been able to build a for ourselves as a family due to the limited income we earned from casual labor work. As a result, we have been renting a single bedroom where we stay with our entire family. When I receive the transfer, I am going to use a significant amount to build a house for my family. The remaining will be shared, half to send my children to school, while the other half will be invested into a small business to raise funds that could take care of our family needs"."

"I been seriously sick for three years before Givedirectly came in my community. My first transfer was use to pay my medical bills. My second transfer was saved and I have developed a new goal for my recent transfer. My new goal now is to build a new house because my old house is cover with thatch and it leaks especially during the raining season.I am fill with joy because my life is now accomplish by Givedirectly transfer. Thanks to Givedirectly for making me happy."

"Being a volunteer for drug enforcer officer since 2008 with no salary is a difficult situation. I am not on salary, but depends on gate drop ( little cash given us by drivers or motobibe ridder ) to sustain my family and I. My inability to take care of my family financially and to build a house for us at my present age now is my challenge."

""My house is not in good condition which have caused our children to full ill everytime. When I receive my transfer from GiveDirectly, I will use portion of it to buy zinc for my house, and portion of it will also be used to send my children to school and invest in a mini business with the remaining one that could serve as a source of income to cater to my household needs"."

""The challenge I am currently facing is lack of finance. I am involved into farming, but the proceeds from the farm is not enough to cater to my needs, and at the same build a house, because the animals eats most of it"."

""I have planned to build my house for a very long time now. I bought some materials and kept them in the store but my brother lost my receipts so, I was unable to get those materials. Therefore, when I receive this cash transfer, I will embark on my plan to build my house again"."

"I spent portion of my transfer on my children's education. Before GiveDirectly came, paying my children school fees was a serious challenge for me. I couldn't get enough money from my farm work to pay my children fees. This transfer has taken away my worry. I appreciate GiveDirectly for this transfer, because I am positively feeling the impacts."

"I was sitting in the kitchen in the morning when GiveDirectly sent my transfer. I was very happy. I started thanking and praising God. I live in my brother house. I have been wishing to build my own house, but my income is very little. I sell caustic soda soap.. I haven't been able to earn more money that will enable me to accomplish my dream by building a house. With this transfer, I have planned to build my house. I appreciate GiveDirectly for my transfer."

"I have planned to spend my transfer on buying additional goods for my family. I also planned to buy cement to plaster my house. I want to make my house a decent place for my family comfort. The business will also help me to generate profit for my family up keep. I want to thank GiveDirectly for my transfer."

""I am a voluntary teacher and my family depends on me for survival. I don't have enough money to provide their needs and the school work doesn't allow me to do other works that I will generate income from. Therefore, my current challenge is lack of finance."