"I spent my third transfer on purchasing 20 pieces of iron sheets hoping to establish my hope since as a tradition I have to wait for the my inlaw to get out first and part of the money also went on seats and more utensils in my house. I also restoked my business which is currently doing well and I paid school fees for my brother who I have been supporting ."

"Being a laughing stock in my village was the most distress moment I faced as I lived in four iron sheet house hence I spent my third transfer on building a spacious three roomed house which I have always desired , now I have a sense of belonging and respect in my community. Thanks to GiveDirectly."

"I used to stay at my grandmother's house since my spouse got sick hence his job contract ended as he wasn't productive at work due to his condition as a result my permanet house which I had started constructing I never had hope of completing it.when GiveDirectly sent me the third transfer I didn't look back but focused on building his house to its completion and now I am happy I have a shelter for my family and I.Thanks to GiveDirectly."

"Having got married in 2010,it took until 2014 before I could conceive and give birth to our first born child. This is the biggest hardship I have faced in my life because I was subjected to public ridicule and a negative self judgement. I was disheartened by societal expectations. I am now a happy mother of twin boys! "

"I use an acre of my farm to grow maize for subsistence purposes and another portion for dairy farming. The yields I get from both maize and dairy farming has sustained my family for about twenty years. Seeing the success of my farm is an achievement I am most proud of. "

"The achievement I am proudest of is seeing my children attending school moreso a private school.I really want my children to be educated and better than me since I did not complete primary school."

"My biggest hardships is when I lost my money amounting 1.8M through corruption. This really pains me as have tried since 2010 to claim it but so far so good I haven't been successful."

"My proudest achievement is being able to get myself piped water which was quite expensive considering the little earnings from subsistence,I had to pull together almost all my life time savings.It was a milestone in my life since during dry season I am quite comfortable."

"I am proud of farming production, I do dairy farming business this has always enabled me to provide for my family. "

"Starting up farming is an achievement am proudest of in my life. With it, I have been able to provide for my family. I have manage to educate my children because of farm money. I plant maize, sweet potatos and onions and am planning to improve now that I will get GD money."