"My primary goal is to build a new house. My husband, as the main provider, has numerous financial obligations, especially concerning our seven children's school fees. With his income from carpentry, most of it goes towards education and food expenses, leaving nothing for other needs such as building a better house. Our current dwelling structure is in poor condition, with decaying tree poles at the foundation, posing a risk of collapse. I intend to build a new mud-walled house with an iron-sheet roof. To achieve this goal, I plan to accumulate wealth through goat farming. Currently, I have six goats acquired through the cash transfers, and the herd has grown to 10 due to successful breeding. I aim to sell some of these goats and use the proceeds for building the new house. The cash transfers will also play a vital role in realizing this goal, providing the necessary financial support for construction."

"My main goals revolve around supporting my children's education to ensure they never miss tuition due to a lack of fees. Additionally, I aim to initiate the construction of a more stable house in the coming year. The structure I currently reside in has faced continuous deterioration as it is made of tree poles and mud, which can barely withstand strong winds. However, with the high cost of living and recurring droughts affecting farming, it has been hard for me to afford a brick-walled house as all the money I earned from my house construction job went towards basic needs like food and school fees. Am happy that food is not a concern now that the recent planting season was a success. Having the necessary masonry skills, I am happy that I will not have to hire labor to help with the construction. Instead, all I need are building materials, including bricks and iron sheets, whose cost I estimate to be around $1000. I plan to accumulate these funds through the incoming cash transfers and the income I earn as a house construction worker."

"The challenge I am facing is I don't have enough money to enable me participate in large scale farming because I need to buy seeds, and pay off laborers to dig. And from the farming is where I am also able to get food for my family yet I don't have what it takes for start off with the farming."

"Feeding is a challenging because overtime my legs pain, I have no enough strengths and chest pain due to making of waragi locally so that my grand children can be able to study since my husband past on, he left me with 6 grand children together with the children of my late son who was poisoned and passed on."

"The unconditional cash transfers have had a profound impact on my community. Parents can now afford to educate their children, build better homes, and provide regular meals. I am genuinely elated by the assistance and hope it continues unchanged, as GiveDirectly has transformed our lives for the better."

"The challenges my children faced in school were truly daunting. There were times when they would be sent home to collect fees, disrupting their education. But with the changes that have come into our lives, especially the construction of our comfortable home, things have taken a turn for the better. Our new home stands as a symbol of security and comfort. In the past, we used to squeeze into a cramped and dilapidated house, enduring rain during the wet season. It was a far cry from what a home should be. Now, we are happy and proud of our home. It's a place where we can find refuge from the elements, where we can study in peace, and where we can dream of a brighter future. The transformation from those challenging times to the present is a testament to our resilience and the positive impact of the transfers from GiveDirectly. It's a stark contrast to our past, and it fills us with hope for what lies ahead."

"After finishing my studies in 2010, I returned home and launched my garage business, specializing in repairing and selling motorcycle and bicycle spare parts. My main ambition is to expand my inventory and improve my family's quality of life, so I'm determined to save up for this goal."

"I deeply appreciate GiveDirectly for the unconditional nature of its cash transfers. This support has reignited my hope for livestock rearing. With the transfer, I managed to purchase three goats, and I am determined to put in all my efforts to ensure they thrive and multiply, not succumbing to hunger as before. I am determined to do this, as they are my primary source of income and my means of supporting my child's education."

"Living with my two grandchildren, whose mother sadly passed away, has been challenging in my old age, as I cannot do casual work anymore. Our small-scale farming efforts have also been hindered by unpredictable rainfall. However, the second transfer brought some relief. I used $320 to construct a new, two-room iron-sheet house for myself and my grandchildren. This spacious dwelling replaces the small hut we used to live in, sparing us from the constant task of smearing the walls. It also offers the children ample space to study. I also bought an additional bed for $40, ensuring my grandchildren no longer sleep on the floor, protecting them from crawling insects, and reducing the risk of respiratory issues caused by dusty floors. With the remaining $90, I purchased food, ensuring we had enough to prevent hunger. Thanks to this support, our living conditions have significantly improved, and my grandchildren now have a safer and more comfortable place to call home."

"My goal is to establish my own vegetable-selling business, driven by the desire to provide for my family more comfortably and with less financial strain. To achieve this, I am committed to saving a portion of my monthly income, aiming to set aside between $10 to $15 each month. My target is to open the business in February next year, believing that the income generated will significantly contribute to our financial well-being and create a stable future for my family."