"I am in a savings group which I attribute entirely to my being enrolled in Givedirectly program. Being in this savings group have ignited dreams that for me were long lost until the program began. My family of four lives in one room house which is very small that we do not have enough space to have a living room and a sleeping area. I now, through this transfers and saving them have started on a project of building a two room house for my family. I now have 14 Irons sheets already purchased and I plan to purchase more until they are enough and then embark on buying building poles."

"My family of six, myself , my husband and my four children live in a one room, grass thatched house. Every time it rains the room leaks massively and this has made our lives unbearable over the last rainy season. I would want us to move into a new tin roofed house. I have bought 11 iron sheets which I am still adding to with the savings from my savings group and I hope to finally gave enough to build a two roomed tin roof house which is bigger and can accommodate all of us as well as not have a leaking roof."

"As I had mentioned earlier I am a part of a merry go round group where I save $20 monthly. We are 12 of us so that means it runs a year long and that when you receive the cash its abut $240. My plan is to use this money when I receive it to buy two young calves. I want young male calves specifically because of their profitability in our community. If I plan to allow them to grow into bulls who I can hire out for land preparation as many people hire ox ploughs whenever they are engaging in any farming activity. This will make an income which will help me take my children through school seeing that now I have another child on the way."

"The iron sheets on my roof have aged significantly, exhibiting holes that allow rainwater to seep into the house during rainfall. My objective is to accumulate sufficient funds from upcoming transfers and gradually acquire new iron sheets, with the aim of eventually replacing the entire roof. The financial support from the transfers has brought me considerable joy, enabling me to lead a significantly improved life compared to my circumstances before."

"The recipient has at home then saw a mobile money message. I felt happy and immediately went to the mobile money agent and withdrew the money"

"It was around 3 pm, and I was at home, engrossed in some cleaning chores, when I heard the familiar message tone from my phone. I checked the message and couldn't contain my joy when I saw that the promised cash transfer by GiveDirectly had been sent to my account. This happiness meant the world to me, as it was my first time receiving a substantial amount of $550 at once. I couldn't help but reflect on the days when the largest sum I had ever owned was just $50. The unexpected financial boost filled me with gratitude and a newfound sense of security, providing a glimmer of hope for a brighter future ahead."

"My primary focus remains on securing a bright future for my children. With the Givedirectly cash transfers I receive, my goal is to ensure that all my children continue with their education to highest level possible. In addition to investing in their education, I've joined a merry-go-round savings initiative. The plan is to accumulate enough funds to purchase more goats, expanding my small livestock venture for income generation. The support from these transfers has been a game-changer, and I'm sincerely grateful for the positive impact they've had on my family."

"Receiving the cash transfer from GiveDirectly changed my life in ways I never thought possible. As a subsistence farmer with a husband working as a casual laborer, building a house seemed like an impossible dream for our family of eight. The pressure intensified with two of our children about to join high school, and we were stuck, unsure of how to make ends meet. However, with the help of the cash transfer, I was able to fulfill a dream I had long set aside; building a house for my family. The relief and hope that came with the financial support were immeasurable, providing not just shelter but a newfound optimism for a better future for my six children."

"In the coming year, my primary goal is to expand my charcoal burning business and boost my income. With the cash transfers I've been receiving from Givedirectly, I see an opportunity to invest in my business. I also plan to allocate a portion of the transfers to save for my family's future needs. The support from Givedirectly has been a game-changer, I am grateful for the positive impact these transfers have had on our life."

"With the assistance of the cash transfers, I intend to repair and bring my motorbike back into operation, using it for transport business. I believe that reviving this venture will not only provide means of livelihood for me but will also contribute to increasing our household income. I'm hopeful that with these things will work out and providing for my family will never be an issue. I'm happy for the support we are getting from Givedirectly."