"In the upcoming year, my primary achievement will be the completion of the new house to facilitate my family's relocation. I hold a strong sense of optimism regarding the realization of this objective, primarily attributed to the forthcoming financial support. A mere year ago, the notion of owning a commodious dwelling seemed unattainable due to financial hardships. I am elated that these funds have enabled me to sustain my children's education and procure food during periods of drought."

"In the upcoming year, I aspire to enroll in a college to acquire proficiency in hair plaiting. This skill will enable me to establish my own business, generate income, and contribute to fulfilling my family's necessities alongside my husband. Additionally, I am dedicated to completing the construction of my residence. I have already procured a substantial quantity of the requisite building materials, including construction poles, nails, and iron sheets. I am genuinely delighted with the financial assistance, as it will play a pivotal role in realizing these objectives in the forthcoming year."

"I WAS AT HOME JUST FROM THE GARDEN, WAS GOING TO WASH MY HANDS,THEN I HEARD THE SOUND FOR THE SMS ON MY PHONE. THE FIRST THOUGHT I HAD IN MY MIND WAS THANKING GIVEDIRECTLY FOR THINKING OF A LOWLY LIKE ME AND GIVE ME SUCH AN AMOUNT OF MONEY"

"EVERYTHING I SPENT THIS MONEY ON HAS BROUGHT A BIG CHANGE AND JOY IN MY LIFE"

"Upon receiving the $200 from GiveDirectly, our immediate thought was to expand our home. Our current two-room setup, with one serving as our bedroom for the parents and the other doubling as our kitchen by day and a shared space for our three children at night, made it challenging even to accommodate visitors. We allocated $110 toward this crucial expansion.Additionally, $30 was spent on purchasing food. Our sustenance relied heavily on small-scale farming, and the limited number of goats that we own which wasn't enough to sustain us adequately. We used $30 to take care of a long-pending water debt, which had accumulated over three months. Grateful for the unexpected blessing, we set aside $21, 10% of the received amount, as a token of gratitude to God, believing that all these possibilities were due to His grace. $9 went into buying a revision book for our son, who's finalizing his High School Studies. He had yearned for this book for quite some time, understanding its significance for his academic journey. This amount from GiveDirectly not only addressed our immediate needs but also set the stage for a more comfortable and promising future."

"Having the freedom to transfer funds without restrictions enabled me to focus on my urgent priority of constructing a house. The advantage of utilizing the funds without specific directives proved valuable. The favorable outcomes of this aid went beyond immediate relief, as I managed to procure an ample supply of food for myself. We deeply appreciate the transformative impact of this support. Up to now, I haven't identified any aspects that necessitate reassessment, modification, or enhancement."

"My goal is to build a house with brick walls to replace the current structure made of mud walls. The existing walls are susceptible to damage during heavy rains and are showing signs of collapsing. Believing that brick walls are more durable, I plan to use a portion of the cash transfers and a loan from my savings group to finance this construction project. By this time next year, I hope to have accumulated enough funds to initiate the building process."

"In the coming year and beyond, I aspire to have completed the construction of a new house. The current structure, with its grass-thatched roof, is suitable in sunny weather but becomes problematic during rainfall, allowing water seepage and causing discomfort. To remedy this, I aim to construct an entirely new dwelling with a tin roof. I am grateful for having already acquired the necessary roofing materials through previous cash transfers, and the remaining requirement is obtaining building poles. Once I complete this step, I will commence the construction of the new house."

"Given the unpredictable nature of my earnings from selling vegetables from my home, I recognize the importance of diversifying income sources to support my five children and alleviate the financial burden on my husband. Consequently, I aim to invest more in livestock, particularly goats, as they offer a practical and versatile solution. As these animals reproduce, I plan to exchange them for cows in the future, facilitating plowing activities and providing a flexible asset that can be sold in times of financial need."

"In the coming year and beyond, I aspire to start a business selling children's clothes. Recognizing the high demand for such items in my village, where there is currently no nearby shop, I believe this venture would not only save people time but also generate income for me. Currently, they have to walk for almost an hour to acquire the clothes from the trade center.  I plan to utilize the next two cash transfers and supplement the amount with a loan from my savings club to establish and set up this business."