"Before I became a full time farmer, I was a fisherman in a nearby lake and life was a bit easier because I could sell fish and get some good money to take care of my family. Due to government regulation that prohibited farming on that certain lake, I had to stop what I loved doing and go back to farming. Although farming is something that I would have loved to do, there was no land for farming as I only owned a quarter piece of land that I inherited from my father. Therefore, I could only harvest 3 bags of maize which is only enough for my family of two( wife and one child) and I was left with nothing to sell . When I received my second transfer, I bought another quarter piece of land that I harvest five bags of maize in the last quarter. Although this land is still not enough for me, can get some income from it that I spend on paying some bills and I'm planning to save towards buying another piece of land. I'm so thankful to GiveDirectly for making this possible."

"My goal this year was to save towards starting poultry farming. I want to save income that I get from selling milk towards this project. Achieving this means increase in income and thus quality education for my children."

"When I was promised that I would receive the unconditional transfer, one of the things I wanted to do was buy a piece of land. This had been a dream of mine for many years, but it now appears to be a pipe dream due to financial constraints. I am a businesswoman who sells vegetables around the village for a living, and my husband is a tractor driver; we have three children. As a result, when I received my transfer, I considered raising $300 to pay for a parcel of land. It's a dream come true because I won't have to rely on the merry-go-round or our group table banking. Second, I used the entire amount to purchase cushions for my sofa sets and to revamp my poultry project. I am overjoyed that I was able to accomplish so much during my shower time."

"Expanding my poultry project is my next goal because it can help me sort out any arising emergencies instead of relying on my spouse for everything. To achieve this dream, I plan on investing my time and money in the ones that I already have so that they can grow in number. I will be eternally grateful for the help that elevated our lives to a higher level."

"Receiving money from GiveDirectly was a divine blessing. This was an excellent opportunity for me to ensure that my money was spent wisely. I earn my living through casual jobs and farming, and I have eight children. As a result, I considered purchasing a dairy cow to reduce the cost of purchasing milk daily. As a result, I spent $300 on a dairy cow. Second, I used the remaining funds to finish my house, which had been left unfinished due to financial constraints, and buy clothes for my children. We will be eternally grateful for the assistance that raised our living standards and provided us with financial independence."

"My husband and I prioritized building a decent house for our family after receiving my transfer. This is because our previous home was small, but we didn't have a choice due to our financial situation and school fee obligations. I am a farmer, and my husband makes a living by selling hens. We have seven kids. As a result, we spent the entire $550 on building the house. We will be eternally grateful because we were able to construct a decent home for our family, which was not previously possible."

"Raising my children on my own has been the most difficult thing I've had to endure in a long time. This is because my husband and I divorced 40 years ago. It has not been easy since I returned to my parent's house. I am a mother of five children. Paying school fees for my children has been a struggle for me. When I receive my transfer, I use the entire amount to pay my two children's university tuition. I was overjoyed because it meant I wouldn't have to sell any of our properties. This was difficult previously because I was completely reliant on farming, which is always not reliant. After all, our area is experiencing unfavorable weather conditions."

"So far, I am happy with what I have accomplished, though I would like to buy more cows. This would provide food security while also earning me at least an additional income. To realize this dream, my wife and I would focus on effectively managing what we have, which would multiply. We are extremely grateful for the financial support."

"The unconditional nature of the cash was what struck me the most; I had never seen or received money before in my life. Furthermore, the field officers were extremely friendly and treated us with the utmost respect. The enrollment procedure was both free and equitable. So far, I haven't seen anything that I believe should be changed about how the project is run."

"I spent around $70 of my second transfer on clearing the fee arrears for my three children who are in primary school. They have been staying home for weeks and I was so worried that they might end up missing the exams. I am so glad to see them back to school which is a sign of good grades and hence a brighter future. Later on, I bought furniture which include tables, chairs and bedding. Previously, I used to sit on mats and it was so embarrassing whenever I have visitors. Also, the bed was a traditional one which was very small. I now feel relieved because I no longer experience the pain and the shame. In addition, I had to buy four goats so that they can serve as assets which I can rely on in case of any challenge. Also, I believe that through them, I will achieve most of my goals. I finally purchased foodstuffs for my five children. Being a single parent, I feel thankful because my children can now take at least two meals a day."