"When I received my second transfer, I spent $110 on a solar lighting system to replace a chargeable bulb we had been using for the past year, despite the fact that it could barely light the wall room. The new solar panel came with three brighter bulbs, which I distributed throughout my house's three critical areas: the kitchen, bedroom, and living room. I am relieved that I no longer need to take the single bulb to the charging point at the nearby shopping center because the solar panel is enough to keep the house illuminated continuously on a sunny day. I also spent $75 on new clothes for my grandson, with whom I am currently staying, as well as some pairs for myself. I used the remaining funds to prepare the land, purchase hybrid maize seeds, and pay the labor force during the double weeding season. I am pleased that the crops have flourished as a result of the recent rains, promising a better harvest. I saved the remainder and used it to purchase foods that we currently consume."

"I am a single mother of eight children, seven of whom are currently in school. Paying their school has been difficult, but the first transfer has eased the burden. With $85, I was able to pay off all of my primary school children's debts. Foreseeing a future challenge when they reach secondary school, I spent $160 on four goats that I intend to breed and sell the offspring to pay their tuition. I also purchased two sets, one for my children and one for myself, each with a mattress for a total of $240.We had been sleeping on wretched bedding our entire lives, and we are relieved that we can now sleep on clean and comfortable bedding. I used some of the remaining funds to purchase four chickens worth $22 each, which I am raising alongside the goats and selling the eggs to cover smaller household bills. With the remainder, I purchased food for my family of nine."

"I used portion of my recent transfer to buy Uniform, pay my tuition and save the balance to start a new business."

"For the past year, I have been purchasing a liter of milk every day for my family of two. I live with my child, and the price of milk is increasing by the day. With the second transfer, I thought it would be a good idea to spend $130 on a heifer that will provide us with at least two liters of milk in the future and reduce our daily milk expenses. I will also consider selling the offspring in the future to pay for my child's school fees if I am unable to meet the school deadlines. I also spent $50 to open a small food joint where I prepared and sold local delicacies to the surrounding community in order to make at least $2 per day. It hasn't been doing well in the last month, but I am hoping that the holiday season will be the turning point. I put the rest of the money into my savings account in anticipation of purchasing a small plot of land in the future. I have been living on my parents' land with my child and would like to buy a plot where we can build a new house."

"I have been tailoring for more than five years, and my machine has been slowing down my productivity in the last three months because it is old and requires frequent repairs. When I received the first transfer, I spent $200 on a new machine, which has made my job easier and satisfied my customers, who no longer have to wait too long for their work to be completed. I have also been able to increase my profit margin, which I believe will help me grow my savings. I also purchased three goats, which I am currently rearing with the intention of breeding them and selling the offspring to purchase a cow. Even though I am buying a liter of milk every day, the price of milk has continued to rise. Purchasing a cow will provide me with an additional source of income, as I will be selling excess milk. In addition, I cleared $150 in school fee arrears for my brother in college, who had been at home for more than a month trying to raise the full amount. The remainder was spent on groceries, linen, and threads for my tailoring work."

""In the coming year and even beyond I hope that I will accomplish my goal of building a new house for my family. I am very optimistic that before the end of this program in my community my dream will become a reality. For this reason, I have started buying some building materials such as zinc and roofing nail. Additionally I am also planning to start a little business using some of the money. With that it will be a source of income that will continue to support my family.""

""I was overjoyed when I received my first transfer. The joyed and excitement I felt can not be explained. This money had brought so much relieved and joyed to us as family. Few days before this transfer all my eight children were put out of school for school fees and uniforms. This brought us so much sadness as family to the extent that I cried not knowing where to get money from so they can go back to school. Happily I received my first transfer over the weekend and the excitement had been unending for us. Because settling their fees was the first thought that came to mind.""

""In my opinion GiveDirectly has done a great job for us the needy. I can't imagine life without GiveDirectly especially this year. I was almost giving up on my son's health due to financials constraints. Every time I see him cried and I can't do anything to help him it breaks my heart so much. I am very hopeful that with the transfers I am receiving from GiveDirectly my son will get the treatment needed. Therefore in my view I have not seen anything that GiveDirectly is not doing quite well.""

"Givedirectly is helping us financially and making us self dependent"

"I spent most of my transfer on buying Zinc and paying my children's tuition"