"Receiving this money means a big sigh of relief from continuous struggle. I shall spend the money on buying a motorcycle which I shall use for motorcycle taxi. From this venture, I shall be able to earn constant income hence afford a better life. "

"Receiving this money means a new beginning towards my financial freedom. I shall spend the money on starting a tailoring shop, from which I shall be earning some daily income."

"Receiving this money means a great restoration to my second hand clothe business that collapsed, it therefore means I will buy new stock and start selling again. Then Givedirectly second transfer will help me in improving my farming by hiring more farms to plant maize which will ensure that my family become food sufficient. I must say I am very happy at Givedirectly creating new hope in my life."

"This money will significantly help me and my family - it means that my grandchild (whom I have been solely educating) will definitly complete his college studies."

"My top concern is meetin my daily needs ,when my children come home from school i would want them to have even some evening tea to take after school and for me not to borrow from people to feed my family."

"I would want to improve my life and my living standards, if i could have a businesa that is good n big tha can sustain my daily needs and meet alot my childrens needs, build or buy a house i would be so happy"

"Receiving this money means improved shelter for my household. I am a widow that depends on casual labor that pays very little. I would like to spend the transfer on construction of a better house that is spacious enough to accommodate my family. My current house is leaky and may fall anytime."

"Receiving this money means improved living standards for my household . I would like to spend the transfer on starting up a small business. This would be of more sustainable income hence ability to provide for my family."

"In the morning I go to work and come back in the evening. When I am back, I take a shower then relax with my family. I watch news and listen to music sometimes before I go to sleep. When I am not going to work I relax with my family, visit friends, listen to music and sometimes play or watch football."

"In the morning once I wake up I first do household chores and attend to my children and ensure they go to school then later go to my clothing business and if I get some laundry work I can also go to get extra cash. On my free time I love watching television at home with my children before I start preparing for supper."