"In the four months, I would want to ensure I pay school fees in time for my children so that they may not be sent away from school for the same."

"As part of investment, I would want yto buy a cow wghich I cal later sell and raise money for other ugent financila needs. If all goes well, Its offsprings can help me bring up a herds of cattle. cow"

"For the past six years, I have been married but not able to pay dowry. This is because of my low income from casual jobs here at the village. Both my parents and my in-laws have always urged me to pay dowry and I have always felt it's long overdue. I had prayed and even tried going for loans for the same but it has never been possible. When I received this transfer, that was my priority hence I judt did thatr for peace."

"My daughter who just did her final secondary school examinations has always challenged me. She has been getting good grades in school yet I did not have enough to pay for her school fees in time. She has always been sent home because my casual work could not sustain our other needs and her school fees. SHe had been warned she will not receive her certificate if she does not clear her fees balance hence when I received this transfer, I wanted to be there for her like she has always been there for me in terms of performance. I am happy I cleared her fees and she will be able to get her certificate without any trouble."

"We received the money with great happiness. We slept the previous night being sure that we will wake to a normal day where we will be going to work as usual but that never happened, what I saw in my phone when I woke up could not allow me to go to the farm but had to celebrate, thanking God that He has been faithful to us. I promised myself that I will not use the money in any unplanned expense but first, I had to give tithesto the church as a way of thanking God for the great provision."

"My first priority will go towards starting my new business in the transport industry by buying a motor cycle. This is a lucrative business idea to venture in that provides sufficient income for myself which will enable me grow in life and be able to carter for my family needs adequately. Secondly, I will pay school for my daughter so that I can offer them a chance at education that will help her gain a platform and skills for her to use to make a better life for herself in the future. Lastly, I will use part of this money to take care of my rent. This is my responsibility and I just want to the conflicts with my landlord over rent delays and constantly locking my house"

"We were elated to receive cash from GiveDirectly. We all woke up to pray and thank God for sending us such help. This is the first time in my entire life to receive such an amount of cash at once. We were happy to say the least!"

"No one can give you such cash for free. Our standard of living has improved and we pray that God will bless GiveDirectly. We now own our piece of land and will be able to have some independence as a family. This is the biggest difference in my daily life and I am happy. May God bless GiveDirectly and add you more."

"In the next six months, I expect to expand my farming by planting more onions with an intention of getting more income."

"I now live happily with my brothers and they no longer ask me when I will leave my maternal home since I assured them that I will use my second transfers to build a house in my new farm."