"Am grateful for how my two sons have been funding the education of their younger twin sisters. However, I would gain pleasure and more purpose if I actively participated in the contribution so that they do not feel I have neglected my duties as a parent. Supporting the education of my daughters to completion is the greatest accomplishment I look forward to attaining in the coming four years. I believe that this will happen with the help of the cash transfers as I plan to keep saving $20 every month towards that course.  "

"I have always desired to build a 12-room rental structure in my compound that would help generate a stable income to support the needs of my family. I believe that this rental business would do well because my home is located close to the road and trade center. However, financial constraints have weighed so much on me that it has been difficult to save on this goal. I estimated the construction cost to be around $8000, which I cannot raise given the nature of my income and obligations. Am still hopeful that this vision will actualize in a few years to come. "

"Making and selling donuts is how I raise funds to cater to the needs of my two children. Though their father is actively involved, his casual tasks in working on people's farms barely keep them clothed. Since they are still young, my aim is to ensure they receive proper education throughout. I intend to raise the finances through livestock keeping; that is why I already own two goats courtesy of the transfer."

"I was on my farm working when I saw my daughter running with excitement and a loud shout saying GiveDirectly money has arrived in the town. I immediately put my cutlass down and stated Rolling in the grass because I was overly excitement. I did not check my money at the moment, but I had so much believe and faith in GiveDirectly so I had total trust and assurance that my money was in my phone. I ran with with dancing on the other side of the farm where my husband was and he was excited as well. We left our farm work and hurriedly went home to prepare for the cash out which we did the same day."

"I was sweeping my yard when my friend came with the news that GiveDirectly has sent our money. I dropped the broom I was using to sweep and in no time, the news spread to my neighbors and everyone of us started singing and dancing. I was so happy and couldn't stop dancing and praising God for bringing this good organization into our community. Whilst dancing, I was also making plans in my mind for my money."

"While relaxing outside my house at around 4 pm, I heard a message tone from my phone which was in the house. Since my spouse was in the house doing his stuff, I do not know how to read, I informed my grandson who confirmed that I had received the promised money from GiveDirectly. I was filled with happiness for receiving such a huge amount of money at once, and for the first time. Getting such a sum of money at my age was not even in my dreams or wishes."

"I used to own a small cafeteria before GiveDirectly came into our lives. I was selling tea and various baked goods, but the profits were pitiful, to say the least. I was in debt and unable to pay school fees or meet any other needs we had. GiveDirectly changed my life, and it has had a positive impact on my family, we will be eternally grateful."

"Drought is the main challenge I'm facing. It has been many years since we have had strong rains and this has greatly affected us. I have to walk for long distances in search of water which is very hard. In addition to this, I'm faced with hunger since our farms and animals are not as productive as they usually are when we have good rains. My children have to stay without food or go with two meals in a day which is not enough for the family."

"The challenge I'm faced with at the moment is my house. The house is small and is cold. I live in the house with my daughter and grandchild and I find it so congested for the three of us. Due to a lack of money and my old age I'm unable to build myself a more dissent house and also provide food for my family. Since I depend on charcoal burning to make ends meet I feel tired and unable to do heavy work which means we have to go without food."

"The main challenge that we are faced with at the moment is a drought. It has been three years since it rained and this has led to our rivers drying up and farms not being productive. We don't have enough food for three full meals and we sometimes have to take only two meals. This is hard for me since my children are young and it's difficult seeing them go without food. In addition to this, joblessness is the other challenge. I depend on charcoal burning for money and since the government banned its sale, I don't have anything to do, I depend on my husband who works as a bodaboda driver (motorbike business). Life is very difficult for us here."