"The biggest difference I've seen since receiving the unconditional cash from GiveDirectly is in my business. Before, there were days when I wouldn't make any money because customers would ask for specific shoes that I didn't have in stock. Now, with the financial boost, I've been able to increase my inventory significantly. This means I can offer a wider variety of shoes, which has led to consistent sales. On average, I'm making $5 daily, which is a huge improvement. It's amazing to see my business grow and become more reliable as a source of income for my family."

"The biggest difference I've seen since receiving the unconditional cash from GiveDirectly is in my business. Before, there were days when I wouldn't make any money because customers would ask for specific shoes that I didn't have in stock. Now, with the financial boost, I've been able to increase my inventory significantly. This means I can offer a wider variety of shoes, which has led to consistent sales. On average, I'm making $5 daily, which is a huge improvement. It's amazing to see my business grow and become more reliable as a source of income for my family."

"In the coming year, my primary goal is to invest in expanding my business. Since I started the business with my monthly transfers from GiveDirectly, I want it to grow and become more successful. Expanding the business will benefit both my family and my neighbors, reducing the need for them to travel long distances for goods that I currently don't offer. I plan to use part of my transfer to support my family, such as paying my children’s school fees, and the rest will be invested in purchasing additional items for my shop. This strategy will help me generate more profits and save for my children’s future education."

"In the future, I have two main goals: starting a goat-rearing venture and expanding my flock. As the goats multiply, I plan to sell some and reinvest the proceeds into new projects. Additionally, I have a piece of land where I intend to build a rental house. I plan to start this project once my son finishes school later this year, as a significant portion of my money is currently going towards his education. I will use the transfers and some savings from other sources to achieve this goal, with the aim of creating a steady income from the rentals that will help support my family more easily."

"The biggest difference I've noticed since receiving the unconditional cash from GiveDirectly is that we now have a good pit latrine. This change has been life-changing, especially for my husband, who has partial blindness due to high blood pressure. Before we had the latrine, I had to take him to the bushes whenever he needed to relieve himself, which was not only a challenging task for me but also harmful to the environment. Now, he can manage on his own with dignity, and it's a relief for both of us to have a safer and more sanitary solution."

"When I received the unconditional cash transfer, the first thing I did was use $60 to buy wood, frames, and roofing nails, and to pay the mason who was repairing our roof. Our roof had been severely damaged during heavy winds, particularly over my bedroom, and it leaked whenever it rained, forcing me to sleep in adjacent rooms. I spent $160 to rebuild our pit latrine, which had been destroyed during the heavy rains. This was crucial for maintaining hygiene and health for my family. Additionally, I used $40 to pay school fees for my daughter, who is in primary school, ensuring her education continued without disruption. My son's house also needed urgent repairs, as its roof was made of reeds and was inadequate. I purchased 12 iron sheets for $240 to replace the old roof, providing him with a more secure and weather-resistant home. Finally, I used the remaining money to buy food items for our household, ensuring that we had enough to eat."

"I plan to start raising goats, as I already have one at the moment. I chose goats because they are affordable with the cash I receive from GiveDirectly and require minimal attention. Their resilience in drought-prone areas also makes them a suitable choice, knowing that they will be easier to care for. My hope is that as they multiply, they will provide financial security for me and my family, especially since the hospital advised me not to do any strenuous work. I trust that this will bring relief to us and help improve our situation."

"I have many goals on my mind right now, but the most urgent is repairing my house. Recently, I noticed that the walls were unstable, so I took the initiative to start renovating. I’m currently halfway through the process and aim to complete the repairs before the next rainy season. If not addressed soon, the damage could worsen significantly. To achieve this, I plan to use the transfers and sell some of my goats to fund the repairs, as it is an urgent priority. I’m confident that once the work is finished, I won’t have to worry about being left homeless, and it will remain a positive memory even after the organization’s support ends."

"I have a new goal: to build a new house for my family. The current one we are sheltering in is no longer accommodating, and we have been squeezing together with four kids while the others sleep in a separate house. I am currently surviving by taking on menial jobs such as burning and selling charcoal and sometimes selling snacks to make ends meet. It has been hard for me to build the house using my cash alone. Therefore, I plan to use the transfer and my little savings to buy materials bit by bit to come up with a structure. Once I achieve this, I will be a happy mother, finally seeing that my children no longer have to seek shelter elsewhere."

"In the coming year and beyond, I want to build my dream house. My family, which includes my three children, currently lives in a one-roomed house. Due to the lack of space and privacy, I plan to build a more spacious two-roomed house. This will provide us with more room and privacy. To achieve this, I plan to use part of my transfers to gradually buy iron sheets and other building materials. Once I have acquired the necessary materials, I will start the construction work. My initial goal was to invest in goat keeping, and I am glad to say that I now have six goats. I will pause my investment in goat keeping to focus on accumulating resources for building my dream house. I am grateful for these transfers, as they have significantly improved my life and helped me progress from one level to another."