"As a family we face a big food problem. It's difficult putting food on the table due to the high cost of living. We depend on casual jobs to gain income to buy food. These jobs pay poorly meaning we sometimes lack food. The drought has led to water shortage and no rains means no farming. We are also not able to irrigate our farms due to water shortage. This has led to never ending food insecurity due to low to zero farm productivity."

"Water scarcity is what has challenged me the most. This is because, in our area, we have only 1 water pan that serves both the people and the livestock around. This makes the water unsafe for human consumption but because I lack money to buy clean water, my family is forced to drink the same dirty water and it has put us in a dangerous situation. I am currently worried about the announced country-wide outbreak of cholera. Hence, I consider this situation as what has made my life harder."

"The lack of freedom to do my desired project of livestock keeping is what I consider to be my biggest challenge. This is because our area is prone to livestock theft a situation that has hindered me from investing much in this favorable project. Very recently, my cow was stolen and this demoralized me a lot. As I speak, I am confused about how I will support my family if I don't have this livestock project which is depended on by most people. What a life of worry to live in this village!"

"Once I complete my studies, I am eager to dive into the world of tailoring. I dream of having my very own shop, where I can weave my creativity into unique clothing designs and bring my fashion ideas to reality."

"I do not have a steady job, and I am always on the move to support myself. My goal is to save money from my transfers to open a small shop where I will sell various items, including vegetables. Thanks to GiveDirectly, I can now consider ways to make my future brighter."

"I want to invest in goats. I currently have four and aim to increase them to ten with savings from my transfers. I believe that through this goat investment, we can secure our future, including my children's education."

"I aim to buy more chickens and sell their offspring to eventually purchase a cow. I already have seven bulls, and with the cow, I can provide milk for my children and sell the extra to neighbors to support my family while I am unemployed."

"I work as a motorcycle driver, but sometimes I work all day and earn nothing. To secure a brighter future, I have opened a bank account and started saving. My goal is to invest in my own shop, believing that even a small investment can lead to a better future."

"I aim to buy more goats by saving from my transfers soon. I once had fifteen goats, but drought forced me to sell some for food, and the others sadly perished. Investing in goats feels like securing my family's future."

"The one thing that brings me happiness and excitement is the fact that my children are still able to go to school. To ensure that they can complete their studies and achieve their life goals, I joined a merry-go-round savings group. This way, I won't have to struggle as much to pay their fees. I want them to have the opportunities in life that I didn't have before."