"My main goal is to invest in goats and chickens. I plan to achieve this by utilizing the savings I have diligently accumulated over the course of this year. Having these animals on hand will provide a safety net in case of any unexpected emergencies, as I can sell them to address any urgent issues that may arise. The assistance provided by Give Directly has significantly improved our living standards, and I will always be grateful to them for their support"

"In 2018, I successfully completed my high school education, with the aspiration of pursuing a career in automotive engineering at a college. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, my college dreams were put on hold. Since then, I have been making ends meet by working various low-paying jobs, occasionally taking on temporary teaching positions that lack stability. With the limited savings I've managed to accumulate from these endeavours and the monthly transfers, I am now preparing to enrol in a technical college to further my education. I am optimistic that the monthly transfers will cover my educational expenses, enabling me to earn the necessary certificates. This will equip me with the skills needed to secure a job, a significant step forward from relying solely on my high school qualifications, which have proven insufficient in today's job market."

"My utmost priority is to guarantee the fulfilment of my children's educational aspirations. Among my children, two are in high school and three are in primary school, and I am dedicated to supporting them in achieving their academic goals through this program. To finance their education, I have primarily relied on the income generated from my poultry project, which involves selling eggs to hotels, yielding approximately $16. However, this income alone has proven insufficient to meet all the financial requirements associated with their education. Therefore, I heavily depend on monthly transfers to bridge the gap and ensure that my children's education remains uninterrupted. Witnessing them continue their learning journey without any disruptions due to fee-related concerns is my greatest aspiration."

"I faced significant challenges in covering the educational expenses of my five children until I joined this program. Initially, I had six children, and I am immensely relieved that, thanks to the program's support, one of them successfully completed high school. Now, I have five children remaining, and my primary goal is to ensure their academic success. Without a job or any source of income to rely on, I heavily depend on the assistance provided through this program. My main objective is to consistently pay their school fees, thereby preventing any disruptions in their education. I firmly believe that by the end of this program, my children will have made significant progress in their educational journey."

"The memory of the moment I received my transfer remains vivid in my mind. It was 3 pm, and I was at home, unwinding after a long day of work on the farm. Suddenly, I heard my phone ring, and upon checking, I realized that GiveDirectly had sent the promised transfer. Words alone cannot convey the immense joy I felt at that moment. I knew that I would now be able to address the pressing issue of paying my children's school fees, which had been a constant worry. Due to our limited income, it had seemed nearly impossible to cover them all at once. I immediately shared this wonderful news with my husband, who was equally overjoyed and grateful."

"My daily life has undergone a remarkable transformation as I have successfully achieved my goals in a short period. Thanks to the transfer I received, I could pay my children's school fees and ensure our home was well-stocked with food. These tasks had felt insurmountable due to my financial constraints. It truly feels like a dream come true, and the prospect of clearing our school fee arrears fills me with joy and contentment. I am profoundly grateful for the support that has improved our quality of life."

"My husband and I depend on farming to sustain our family, which includes four children. Managing the financial responsibilities of school fees has been a significant challenge for us, given that all of our children are currently enrolled in school. As soon as we received our transfer, my husband and I made a conscious decision to allocate the funds toward clearing the outstanding school fees for our children, both in high school and college. We dedicated $150 of the transfer for this purpose. The remaining amount was used to purchase essential food items like sugar, cooking oil, and other necessities. Previously, this was a daunting task due to our limited income from farming, which couldn't cover the substantial school fees. We are deeply grateful for the support that has had a profound impact on our lives."

"I am currently employed in a local hair salon within the village as a hairdresser, but my dream is to own a Salon of my own in town where there are more customers and service charges are also much better compared to the village. Working here is good as it helps me sharpen my skills, learn new trends, gain more experience and above all earn a living to support my family, but having to surrender 30% of my earnings to my employer does not please me. For this reason, I would like to open my own salon by early 2024. This will boost my income and also give me an opportunity to employ others. Having been saving for a number of years, I will be able to access a loan from the bank soon which will help me set up this business in town. This business will guarantee me a full-time job, better earnings which means a better life for my family. Once I clear the loan with the help of the transfers and the earnings from the business, I will apply for more so that I can purchase a piece of land and construct a house for my family as I am a single mother and has no one to rely on."

"Receiving the first transfer from GiveDirectly was a relief for my family, especially since I have five children at various levels of education, including my grandchild, and ensuring their school fees are paid on time has always been a significant obligation. Despite facing climate-induced challenges that affected our financial sources, I had been working tirelessly, engaging in subsistence and livestock farming and casual labor whenever opportunities arose. The support came as a great relief as it allowed me to clear accumulated tuition arrears of $115 for my five children, who have since been enjoying uninterrupted learning. I also bought a rechargeable solar lamp, making an initial deposit of $5 and planning to make subsequent daily payments over the next year. This was essential as it replaced an old torch we had been using for light, which was gradually dimming and hindering my children from completing their school assignments. I used $30 for clothing for both my spouse and children, and I used the remaining amount to buy food for my family of seven. I am grateful that the grace period since receiving the transfer has allowed us to make some savings, with plans to buy more food as we look forward to the subsequent transfers."

"Receiving the first transfer from GiveDirectly was an incredibly exciting and heartwarming moment for me. I felt an overwhelming sense of relief and gratitude, and with my family, we thanked God for the positive change that was coming into our lives. At the time, I was away from home, and when I returned that evening, my children were the most excited about the news because I had promised them some treats. I could not collect the money on the same day, but later that week, I made a visit to the nearby shopping center to collect it. This support has brought hope and happiness into our lives, and we are truly thankful for the great strided we are taking in implementing the goats we had."