"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty. I do not have resources to facilitate my marriage and yet I would really wish to have a family of my own."

"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty. Subsistence farming is what I do for a living and I do not have any other source of income."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I could not have built our kitchen. We used to have a single house that served as the kitchen as well as the living room. Accordingly, I am so happy that my family has adequate space that is marked by separate cooking and living houses. Thus, we lead a better life, somthing that could not have happened if not for the financial boost from GiveDirectly."

"In the cumming six months, I expect my life to have changed because I will have improved my home. I will also have increased the land I farm by leasing a parcel that will be used to produce maize. The crop will be for my family consumption. Having more land means I will be more food secure."

"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of oxen to support in cultivation. "

"I was previously living in a house that was in bad condition. Through the transfer, I was able to purchase enough building materials to construct a new house. my house will be complete soon courtesy of GiveDirectly. To me, owning this house is the biggest difference."

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer since I have resumed my college studies. I had dropped out of school due to lack of funds. Thus, I am almost completing my studies - I am pursuing a teaching course. Hence, I am happy that my dream will definitely materialize."

"I saw the notification early in the morning having woken up and preparing for my daily activities. As I went through the message notifications on my phone, I came across the one message I was expecting from GiveDirectly that finally my first transfer has finally been sent. I was overjoyed for I would soon complete my house."

"In the next six months, I expect to have a bumper harvest from my farm. I have prepared it on time and I believe that if there is adequate rain during this season, it will do well than it had done before. In addition, I expect to start up a shop from which I shall earn additional income for my household."

"My life is different in that, I was living in a state of hopelessness. I thought that my daughter in-law and the grandchildren could be lost to another man for good, but thank God for GiveDirectly that has sealed the shame and has restored the pride of my lineage. My happiness is to see the continuity of my family linage, and I know that if God could take my heart to rest with the saints, I will happy. I am also proud of my grandchildren, and to see them a round me is a great pleasure."