"I am truly grateful to GiveDirectly for the financial support they have provided to me and my children. It has been a lifeline for us. Previously, I made a living by selling vegetables moving from house to house in the village. Only in Wednesday is when I was selling the vegetables at the market place. For the other days, I had to walk long distances to sell and supply fresh vegetables. This has been my only source of income and it has helped me take care of my family's needs. Although it was tiring to do door-to-door deliveries, it was still better than my previous work of burning and selling charcoal. To reduce my movements, I have chosen a suitable and strategic place to build a small premise for my business. I have already purchased the necessary building materials such as iron sheets, nails, and building poles using the first transfer. I am also planning to expand my business by stocking a variety of products such as maize flour and other fast-moving items. With these improvements, I hope to serve more clients and increase my profits, making it easier to sustain my family."

"My children had been struggling to find shelter because they were too old to stay with me in my small house. At night, they had to ask our neighbours for a place to sleep. It was heartbreaking to see them going through this, and I wanted to build a new house for them. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford the necessary materials. When I received the funds, my priority was to provide my children with a proper home. I used the money to purchase 18 iron sheets, building materials, and nails to build a house for them. As a parent, I'm so happy to see them no longer searching for a place to sleep at night. This has also allowed them to focus on their studies in a comfortable environment. In addition, I was able to buy a new bed and mattress for myself, replacing the old bedding I had been using. I am now able to sleep peacefully and comfortably."

"I spent a significant portion of my first transfer to purchase building materials which included 22 iron sheets, timber, nails, and building poles. These materials are being used to construct a new, spacious house. Previously, my family and I lived in a small one-room house that could not accommodate my two children and two grandsons. The cost of the building materials was $350, and I am currently in the process of constructing the new house. Once completed, I intend to move into the new house, leaving the old one to my children and grandchildren. This would have been very challenging for me to achieve using my own financial resources, and I am grateful to GiveDirectly for enabling me to build a new house. Furthermore, I spent $40 on purchasing new school uniforms for my two children who are currently in primary school. They had been wearing old and tattered uniforms, and replacing them with new ones has positively impacted their confidence at school. The remaining amount was used to buy foodstuffs, including a bag of maize which ensured that my family had enough food for a month. This has helped us greatly as I primarily rely on burning and selling charcoal for income in the village, which is not always profitable. Knowing that my family's well-being is secure even when I do not sell charcoal brings me peace of mind."

"The house that has been my shelter for many years is currently not spacious enough to accommodate my growing family. I had previously started the process of acquiring the necessary building materials, but due to a lack of finances, I was stuck. I could not afford to buy the remaining materials such as iron sheets, timber, and nails to construct the new house. I was, however, relieved when GiveDirectly came and promised to send us the transfers. Receiving the transfer empowered me to build the new house, a spacious and iron-roofed one. I finally managed to buy the remaining materials such as iron sheets, timber, nails, and even paid for the labor cost. The house is now almost complete, and I can't wait to move into my new spacious house and leave the old house to my children and grandsons to shelter. This would have taken me years to achieve, and I am grateful for the support which enabled me to fulfill this timely, and now my children will have a house too once I move out."

"I wish to increase my flock of goats with the next quarter's transfers. This will gladden my heart, as it will not only increase my wealth but also help me educate my grandchild well, since I believe education is the key to success. I don't want them to be stranded later in the future, like I was, due to a lack of education."

"In the coming months and years, I wish to build on my son's plot in Malanga because I feel Malanga is more secure and will keep my family safe. Since I believe the challenges we face, like illness, are not godly sent, I trust that with effort, things will improve. I plan to bank on the GD transfers, saving weekly, so that I can eventually assemble all the resources I need to start my business and secure a better future for my family."

"In the coming months and years, I hope to accomplish several goals for my farm. I wish to use the next quarter's transfers to expand my flock by buying more goats, knowing that this is a good plan for future investment. I prefer goats to other animals because they can survive in harsh climates, which makes them a reliable choice for me. Additionally, I will be pleased to raise chickens so that I can have a variety of animals as an investment. By diversifying my livestock, I believe I can create a more sustainable and profitable farm."

"In the coming months, I hope to use the next quarter's transfers to buy a bed, install a door, and get other bedding, as I currently sleep on a mat. Sleeping on the mat has caused me sleepless nights, nightmares, and back pain, and I'm worried that it might lead to serious health issues, especially since I’ve been sleeping like this for the past three years. I believe that once I get a bed and proper bedding, it will relieve me of the back pain and improve my sleep."

"I wish to use the next quarter's transfers to finish my house so that it becomes a pleasant place, free from hazardous insects, and secure. This will also relieve me from the stress of sleeping in an unsafe place. I will be so glad to achieve this through the GD transfers."

"I bank on the next quarter's transfers so that I can finish my house and relieve myself from the burden of borrowing a shelter daily."