"My overarching goal is to accumulate and wisely invest the profits generated from my charcoal business. Having missed the opportunity for formal education myself, I'm acutely aware of the impact it has had on my family's economic situation. Poverty has lingered, casting a shadow over our household. However, with an unwavering determination, I am channeling the proceeds from my business toward ensuring that my children don't face the same limitations. Education, I believe, is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. By facilitating my children's educational journey, I aspire to empower them to become valuable contributors to society. I envision a future where their knowledge and skills elevate not just their own lives but also uplift our family from the grips of poverty, creating a positive ripple effect in our community."

"Receiving financial assistance brought a profound change to my life: now, water flows at home, a reality I could never have imagined. The joy radiates through my family; happiness and excitement fill our home as we eagerly await the arrival of water. With this newfound resource, I dream of expanding our living space by adding an extra room to accommodate my family's needs. The satisfaction of providing such comfort is a testament to the positive impact that this support has brought, allowing us to envision and realize improvements that were once beyond our reach."

"I HAD GONE TO FETCH FIREWOOD FROM THE BUSH, I FELT SO HAPPY BECAUSE I WAS ASSURED OF GOING TO SCHOOL AND NEVER GOING HUNGRY AGAIN"

"I have spent most of it on livestock"

"I have kept most of my money in livestock"

"There is a very big difference difference now because now I now have my own plot which I didn't have before before"

"When the notification confirming the receipt of $180 from GiveDirectly popped up on my Phone which was with my daughter at that moment, we were both at home around 6:00 PM. The joy we felt was immeasurable, given our current circumstances where we had been struggling with lots of - hard to find - in order to buy food. We celebrated this unexpected blessing, grateful for the support. The following day, my daughter, who is also my reliable helper, and I dedicated time to strategize on how best to utilize the funds. We refrained from impulsive decisions, opting to ensure that every choice we made was both sound and final. On the third day, we visited a nearby town, where we carefully selected goods at wholesale prices. This experience not only brought a sense of relief but also instilled a renewed hope for a brighter future."

"We are thrilled to witness the steady progress of our new house construction. Previously, a significant portion of our earnings from casual work was dedicated to saving for the house. GiveDirectly has alleviated the burden of saving for a home, allowing us to redirect all our income towards our children's school fees and family expenses. This financial relief ensures that our children can pursue their education without the constant worry of being sent home due to unpaid school fees. Now, we can gladly focus on providing continuous support for their studies and ensuring the well-being of our family without the added pressure of saving for a house."

"I used $100 to buy goats which is a main economic activity that we engage in. Another $55 was used to buy food while the remaining amount was used to buy my own clothes. These are the things that I needed the most as at that time and I am glad that the money received sorted them out. I now feel happy that as I take care of my child's goats, I also have mine that can help me in case there is an emergency or at the event that I need anything. It has greatly helped me in settling at a time that we are still dealing with effects of relocating to a different place."

"There is a very big difference now , we got food, we have a plot which we didn't have before . As a family we are safe now"