"My primary objective is to expand my livestock operation in response to the challenging climatic conditions in my area that have rendered traditional farming less productive. Having initiated my venture with chickens and goats a few months ago, my goal is to continue and enhance this endeavor into a larger-scale project. To achieve this, I am committed to be setting aside $15 from my monthly income, which will allow me to purchase additional livestock every two months, steadily incre"

"Givedirectly transfers have actualised one of my many dreams. I wanted to start a business and support my mother. I am now a business owner, I own a vegetable stall where I have been able to invest my monthly transfers to. My hope is to get an opportunity to invest more money towards the business so that I am able to eventually build my own home as now I am living in my brothers house."

"As I said earlier I do not make much from my business. I am an employed motorbike rider and I need to pay my employer $4 daily. I only end up making about $1.5 to $2 of my own daily which isn't enough to sustain the family. I spent my transfers on getting goats and chicken and my aim is to ensure that they become so many that I can sell them off and invest in getting my own motorcycle which will in turn increase my daily earnings."

"I received a text message on my phone at around 3 p.m. while resting at home after a long day of work on the farm. I asked my helper to read it for me, as I am illiterate. He confirmed that I had received the promised money from GiveDirectly. My heart swelled with joy and happiness because I knew the hardships I had been going through would finally start to ease. I knew that this money would make a real difference in my life, and for the first time in a long while, I felt a glimmer of hope for a better future."

"I remember when life was a constant struggle. I used to toil under the scorching sun, tilling other people's farms just to scrape together some money to put food on the table for my family. It was a backbreaking and exhausting way to make ends meet. But then, something incredible happened. I received a cash transfer from GiveDirectly. It was like a lifeline. I took a break from the backbreaking farm work and used the money to start a small fishmongering business. Now, I have a source of income, and I am providing for my family without constantly straining myself. No more backbreaking labor, no more worries about where the next meal will come from. Thanks to GiveDirectly, my life has transformed, and I have a brighter future ahead."

"I'm delighted to share how GiveDirectly transformed my life. Before, my children couldn't attend school regularly because we struggled to make ends meet. Their education was always at the mercy of our financial struggles, and it broke my heart to see them miss classes. But when GiveDirectly stepped in and provided us with financial support, everything changed. My heart and mind found peace knowing that my kids were back in school, receiving the education they deserved. This assistance not only lifted the burden of financial stress but also gave my family hope for a brighter future. Thanks to GiveDirectly, my children are now on the path to a better life through education, and I couldn't be more grateful for this life-changing support."

"I used to burn charcoal to make ends meet and pay for my child's school fees. It was tough, the work was both physically demanding and unreliable. But then, things took a turn for the better when I became a recipient of GiveDirectly. With the cash transfer, I was able to invest in a small business. Now, I no longer have to endure the backbreaking work of making charcoal. My business generates income, allowing me to provide for my family and ensure my child gets a good education without constantly worrying about how to make ends meet. Thanks to GiveDirectly, life has become so much more manageable and less strenuous for us."

"I used to live in an unsafe old house with a leaky roof, constantly worried about the next rainstorm. But everything changed when I became a recipient of GiveDirectly. With the cash transfer they provided, I was able to repair my house and make it secure and cozy. Now, I can sleep peacefully, knowing that I won't wake up to a flooded living room. This support gave me a sense of stability and comfort that I had never known before, and for that, I'm incredibly grateful."

"I used the cash transfer I received wisely. First, I decided to improve my family's living conditions. I bought 20 pieces of iron sheets for $200 and some roofing timbers for $40. With the help of local builders, we constructed a sturdy business structure. This was going to be the heart of my new venture; a cafeteria. The labor cost me $70, but it was worth it. Thereafter, I invested $200 in stocking up the cafeteria with all the essentials. I wanted to make sure we had a great start. Now, I'm overjoyed because the cafeteria is up and running. It not only provides for my family but also gives us a reliable source of income. It's such a relief compared to relying on charcoal burning, which was so unpredictable. Thanks to GiveDirectly, our lives have taken a turn for the better, all because of that initial support that helped me build a brighter future for my family through this cafeteria."

"It was around 3 p.m., and I was at home, corn-shelling the maize I had harvested when my spouse called. After the call, I noticed an envelope-like icon on my phone screen. When I opened it, I was astonished to see that the first transfer from GiveDirectly had been deposited into my account. I couldn't believe my eyes. The largest amount I had ever received before was just $20. This was the first time I had received such a significant sum of money all at once. I felt an overwhelming sense of happiness and relief wash over me, knowing that this support would make a real difference in my life."