"The biggest hardship I face is lack of money . I depend on house contruction as the only source of earning a living, which so scarcity in my village and this has made me fail in implementing my plans including the one of marrying my wife."

"Poverty is the biggest hardship that I am faced with. At some point in time, I used to ride a motorcycle for boda boda services which would earn me money for a living. However, this was withdrawn since it (motorcycle) was not mine. To this end, I have not been in position to do any business because I do not have where to start from. I do not have capital with which I can venture in any productive business. "

"When I receive this money, I will buy household items like beddings, furniture, clothes and electronics because my house does not have them. So by buying them, my house will be beautified. The remaing money I will use it to renovate the house so that it gets a better look."

"When I receive this money, I will pay school fees for my nephew whom I am taking care of. I also have a house I am building and it is not complete so I will use part of this money to complete my house so that I can have a decent accommodation."

"Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house, buy oxen that will support in the farming activity and buy some household items. This oxen will help me in opening up fields and plant crops at the right time to increase chances of better yields."

"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is inadequacy of food. The only piece of land that I have is too small for me to cultivate as much as I would want. As a result, I harvest in smaller quatities and therefore famine in the end. The little that is produced is not good enough to sustain the needs of my household. "

"The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is illness. I have recurring back and chest pains which limit my input into agricultural work. And agriculture is our main source of income."

"The cash transfers empowered me to restock my restaurant. I was able to relocate my business and I am happy that its making profits. Furthermore, I reclaimed a piece of land after repayment of a loan that I had acquired to clear my medical bills. In the past, my bussiness was struggling and I could hardly clear my bills. This caused a rift between me and my land lord and I had to shift."

"The GiveDirectly cash transfers have enabled me repay all my loans. I am now debt free and happier. I was to buy basic necessities for my children. Previously, I was so depressed because of the loan burden. I could hardly afford household items that we needed. However, I am grateful that the cash transfers were sent at the time when I was in distress."

"The cash transfers have improved my living standards alot. I am very grateful that I acquired an ox which has boosted my agricultural lahour force. I also purchased timber which will be used to roof my three roomed self contained house in the village. Initially, I did not have money to enable me purchase an ox and other household items. However, I am grateful that the GiveDirectly cash transfers have relieved me from that finacial tension and worry."