"Thank you so much, GiveDirectly, for coming to our aid at the right time when we were severely affected by floods. The floods caused significant damage, forcing us to relocate to a camp on higher ground where the water couldn't reach. My house, made of mud walls and a grass roof, collapsed, and the floods swept away my 3 hectares of maize, my generator, water pipes, kitchen utensils, and my two sheep. I was on the verge of losing hope, but when I received the promise of GiveDirectly's assistance, I felt confident again and my stress diminished.Even before the floods, life was challenging. My husband and I depended on farming, casual labor on other people's farms, and charcoal burning to provide for our three kids. However, since receiving the money, we have bought three goats with our first transfer, knowing they will multiply, and we can sell them to pay for our children's school fees. We decided to invest in livestock first to recover what we lost in the floods. Now, we are on the path to recovery, and life seems promising again. GiveDirectly, we appreciate you for being the savior of our lives."

"My accomplishment in the coming year and beyond is to complete the renovation of my house. I have so far purchased the sand. I plan on saving more from my subsequent transfers to purchase stones and cement. Once I have all the building materials required, I will commence the renovations. This will make my house safe to stay in and ensure it lasts long. I am very appreciative of the financial support in helping me achieve this goal, especially given that I do not have a steady income source."

"My accomplishments in the coming year and beyond are geared towards investing in income-generating projects to achieve financial stability. To reach this goal, I plan to buy more stock for my charcoal business, enabling me to sell more and earn a good profit. Additionally, I am planning to invest in livestock purchases. Over time, the livestock will multiply, and I can sell some in the event of an emergency. I am very happy and appreciative of the financial support I have received so far."

"The current condition of my house is giving me sleepless nights as I fear for the safety of my family members. My goal is to have a new two-roomed house built and ready for occupation by the end of August. I have completed the purchase of new building poles. Now, I plan to save the amount from my next transfer to pay the mason, who is demanding $100 to build the entire house. I am hopeful that I will achieve this goal soon. Once completed, my family will be safe, and I will no longer have to worry about their safety. I am very appreciative of the financial transfers so far."

"My house developed serious cracks at the beginning of June this year and is on the verge of collapsing. My accomplishment in the coming year and beyond is to swiftly build a new two-roomed house that will accommodate all nine members of my family. This month, I spent a portion of the transfer to purchase building poles. I will continue to purchase all the necessary building materials and then immediately commence construction. I am very appreciative of the financial transfers so far, as they are helping me live a better life with my family."

"With my current health condition, I am limited in what I can do for myself. To ensure my health improves, I plan to use my subsequent transfers to get good treatment. This money will cover my transportation costs to and from home, purchase medicinal drugs, and pay for any medical checks requested by the doctor. I am happy that my children, who I currently depend on financially, do not feel overburdened by my needs, thanks to the financial support from the transfers. Once my health improves, I will be able to give more priority to other goals I have."

"The biggest difference since I started receiving GiveDirectly transfers is the ability to address sanitation issues. When floods hit our area, our family toilet was destroyed, making it hard to cope and putting us at risk of diseases and discomfort. Thanks to the transfers, I was able to build a new toilet, eliminating the risk of hygiene-related diseases. The transfers also helped me rescue my farm, which was on the verge of complete damage. By buying fertilizer, I was able to recover the crops. Now, I am looking forward to a good harvest that will provide food for my family and allow me to sell the surplus to pay for school fees."

"I sold my thirty bags of maize to facilitate planting tomatoes on my one-acre land, utilizing the money for land preparation, seeds, and planting. Maintaining tomato plants is quite expensive because you have to spray them frequently to prevent pests and blight; otherwise, you lose your crops. Since I didn't have any other source of income apart from crop farming and livestock production, I had to sell my twenty goats. On the day I received my first transfer from GiveDirectly, I had just sold my last goat to buy pesticides, and I was already lost in thoughts about where to get more money to facilitate the rest of the spraying, and I didn't want to lose my crop after investing so much. Receiving the money restored my hope. I spent $150 on pesticides, which will last until harvest. My crops are doing well, and I have harvested six rounds, earning more than $200. Additionally, I bought a sheep worth $40 to remind me of my first transfer from GiveDirectly, and I spent the remaining amount on purchasing a few food items. Thank you, GiveDirectly."

"I received the transfer notification in the evening while I was resting after attending a burial in another village. I was with my son, and since I couldn't read the message, he read it for me. I couldn't hold back the joy I felt when he revealed that I had received my first transfer. I was happy because this was an opportunity for me to rebuild my house, which was in bad shape and nearly collapsing."

"On the morning of that day, I had left my phone charging at my neighbour's house, where they have solar power. I had headed to my farm to irrigate my 1.25 acres of maize. When I returned in the evening, exhausted, I went straight to retrieve my phone. As soon as I turned it on, I saw that I had an incoming message. I immediately checked it and was overjoyed to see a message indicating a receipt of a GD transfer. I was thrilled and immediately thought of buying a solar system to relieve me from the embarrassment of routinely visiting my neighbour to assist in charging my phone and enable me to charge my phone comfortably at home."