"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is providing the education needs of my children. All my children are of school going age and they actually study. However, taking care of their needs is a charllage. There is almost no money. My husband does carpentry, I do farming but what we are able to raise is not enough to sort our household needs. Some times my children are sent out of school for failure to pay fees on time. I feel so bad yet I can't reverse the situation. "

"I received my transfer notification early in that morning. I could not contain the joy after realizing it was from Give Directly indicating they had sent me the first transfers. I never expected that a day would come and get such an amount. Organizations have come and left without fulfilling their promises. I didn't put much hopes towards this help that is why I was so excited when I saw the message. I remember praying and thanking God for bringing this organization to our village"

"I intend to use this money for constructing an iron roofed house together buying with livestock."

"My greatest desire was to see my children having a good place to shelter instead of seeking shelter elsewhere at night. The money has enabled me to build an extension of a single on my house to accommodate them under one roof. I bought enough materials which include building poles and iron sheets for roofing. I am at peace now because my children do not have to worry any more for shelter. To me, seeing my children comfortable in this house is the biggest difference in my daily life."

"My plan for this money is for constructing a permanent house."

"My son has been sick for so long and I was not able to fully finance his medication. Due to this, he was never constant in his school attendance as his sickness would worsen at times. Seeing him recuperating well is the biggest difference in my life. This is because I am now sure that he will be able to continue with his education without any interference. Also, everyone in my family is at peace because we are now certain that we will not be getting any call from the school informing us that he has suddenly fallen ill."

"It was around 3 am when I received an alert on my phone. Since I was awake at that time, I decided to check and know who would have sent me a message at that hour. Upon realizing that GiveDirectly had sent me the promised money, I became so happy as I knew that I would be able to also own a cow just like other people in our village."

"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy. Given the situation that I was in, I am very grateful that I got this chance of the transfer as it will now help boost my life in many ways."

"Previously, we didn't have decent clothes, myself and child wore torn clothes that had reduced my self esteem in the village. After getting this money, I was able to buy clothes that has made my very happy and confident. Secondly, I now own a cow that believe will help me address future problems and milk production. Before receiving this transfer, I didn't have hope of acquiring a cow because I was limited my funds."

"I have always wished that my family could own a cow of our own.This is not only to provide milk needed especially by our children but as a form of investment.Currently,I have one cow which belongs to a relative.As much as it provides for now,at the end of the day it doesnt not belong to us.Receiving this money will enable me actualize this.Once this is done,my family will be assured of daily income through milk sale whose market is readily available.I also intend to buy some chicken so that I can get a small income through sale of eggs and this will cater for little expenses in our home."