"My husband has been jobless for the past four months now. He was a driver and lost his job. He is at home now. I do casual jobs earning approximately $40 per month which caters to food only and it is even not enough. My family takes one meal per day due to a lack of food. Sometimes the children fail to go to school due to hunger. Food shortage is the current challenge I am facing in life."

"Before Givedirectly's transfers, my family of 7 depended on charcoal burning to earn income. However, after the government's ban on this practice, we opted for my husband's income from house construction. Regardless, the income here is unpredictable as a few people build houses lately thus we stay without any income for even months. As a result, we resorted to purchasing goats as an investment that will support the family in future. We also purchased a parcel of land at $250 which we intend on constructing business premises to rent out. I believe this will be a perfect fit because it is by the roadside and my affinity for business will be top-notch. I am excited because my life has been uplifted since I foresee financial stability through the transfers."

"My greatest aspiration is to provide my family with a comfortable home that we can call our own. Furthermore, I wish to acquire a piece of land to expand our farming ventures. To make these goals a reality, I have devised a plan to generate income through the cultivation of tomatoes. By utilizing the profits from our tomato harvest, I am confident that I can accumulate the necessary funds to achieve these dreams. It will require dedication and hard work, but I am willing to put in the effort to create a better future for my family. I believe that with patience and perseverance, I can create a prosperous life for my loved ones and build a legacy that will endure for generations to come."

"As of now, I am satisfied and fulfilled with my accomplishments. Looking ahead to the upcoming year and beyond, I plan to establish a business that will enhance my financial situation. I firmly believe that this goal can be attained by completing college, finding employment, and facilitating the process of raising capital. I am incredibly grateful for the support that has helped raise my standard of living."

"Life has changed completely, I was able to install electricity in my house and I was able to buy a crop land. In addition , I am taking care of my children, I was able to pay school fees for my children and I was able to buy food for them."

"I was home when I heard it from my neighbors and because I don't know how to use my phone. I asked my child to help me to check if the money arrived on the momo account. I was happy and at moment I was hoping to change my life."

"I bought two big pigs and two goats ,I want to use the fertilisers from them so I can put it in my crop land."

"I am living my life at the fullest I am able take care of my family because of the money , we can take full meals in a day ."

"I was home sitting with my family and I heard a notification message of receiving the money.I felt so much joy and happiness in my heart.It came as a solution to my problems."

"I was at home and I felt so much . I couldn't believe that I received the donation. The first thing that came in my mind is that my life was going to change in a better way."