"We are leading a higher standard of living as a family following receipt of the financial support from GiveDirecrly. We are looking forward to a brighter future since we gain sufficient profits for sustaining our lives while making some savings to be used in case of an emergency. If not for the transfer, I would not have managed to make any savings, something that could make us more vulnerable in case of uncertainties. Thank you GiveDirectly."

"Receiving this money mean a lot to us as a family because of late we have been failing to find constant income generator for our home and this I believe is our oppotunity to start a small business so that we can lift our selves from poverty. Besides as you can see our house needs to be rebuild so I will use it to build a house as well."

"Finding enough money to buy food has been a great challenge , most rely on piece works which sometimes does not get me enough to feed my family."

"It has meant receiving great help to my family"

"The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is my parents house falling down due to heavy rain which game me pressure to take some of my siblings and look after them while were fixing my parents house."

"I mostly struggle to find food. I end up sleeping on n empty stomach"

"I am very thankful for being part of this program. This means a lot to me. My house will be renovate d using the money. I also plan to build a toilet and a bathroom using the money. I also intend to start a business of selling second hand clothes."

"I am grateful for this amazing opportunity. I have a babarshop and I don't have enough tools to run it. I will use the money to boost my business I also plan to build a big house because, the house we are living in is small. I also intend to start a business of selling second hand clothes."

"The money means a lot to me. I have plans to renovate my house but I have been failing to do so because of money. The food is also not enough to carry us throughout the year. I plan to buy more food enough for the year. My in-laws who we stay together with, doesn't have a house. Part of the money will be used to build her house. She already have bricks. I also do a small business and I will boost my business by adding more groceries in the shop."

"I am usually sick as I am old as well as my children. They get often get sick and at times I am unable to take them to the hospital."