"My primary goal is to pursue a college education in computer studies. Despite completing my secondary education last year, financial constraints have hindered my progress in furthering my studies. Witnessing my parents' enduring struggles, I am determined to gain the knowledge and skills that will enable me to provide them with much-needed support in the future. To attain this aspiration, I have devised a strategic plan that involves saving a portion of my income and investing it in livestock. Through the sale of livestock, I aim to secure the necessary funds to cover my college tuition fees and embark on a journey towards a brighter future for myself and my family."

"My primary goal is to successfully complete my college education next year without any outstanding school fees debt. Currently in my second year of studies, I am burdened by a $300 school fees balance, which has been causing me considerable stress as my parents struggle to meet the financial demands due to their lack of a stable income source. With the assistance provided by GiveDirectly, my strategy is to make monthly transfers of $15 to gradually reduce the remaining balance, alleviating the financial burden and ensuring I can focus on my education without any financial hindrances."

"Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge that I am currently facing in life. I do casual jobs earning approximately $30 per month which caters for food only. This has made me unable to enroll my four children to school due to lack of school fees."

"I have been trying to build a herd of goats and chicken. I have always felt that animals were a good way of ensuring you had an emergency fund and grow your investments. Two of the goats I got have already given birth and now I have 7 goats. I want more of this. I plan to continue adding a few more animals to the heard as the year progresses to ensure they are sufficient even when trouble strikes."

"My children are my life and pride, my hope is to have them get to finish school. I believe this will allow them find opportunities they would not have sought after had they not had an education. I am planning to continue using my transfers to pay for their education to ensure firs the oldest finish their secondary school and undertake the national exams. I also hope to see a time where my younger children also get to secondary school. I am also planning to start saving to afford a goat worth $30. The goat will help build an animal heard that can act as an emergency fund for the family."

"My mother has suffered pressure for so long. This has been a challenge to me and I can not even work far from home because she needs my care. Healthy issues is the challenge that I am currently facing in life."

"I am in the process of embarking on goat rearing, as these animals represent the only assets I can comfortably manage. My primary occupation has traditionally revolved around selling livestock during market days, which has served as my primary means of livelihood. However, due to my advanced age and declining physical strength, I am no longer capable of engaging in strenuous activities. Therefore, the prospect of owning a number of goats is highly advantageous, particularly in times of financial crisis. I am currently the proud owner of four goats, and my goal is to significantly expand this herd. I take comfort in the fact that, as they multiply, they will provide a consistent source of financial support, particularly for necessities such as medication. My overarching objective now is to accumulate these assets that can provide for me in my elderly years, offering a financial cushion whenever the need arises."

"I currently face the challenge of landslide which threatens us all time that may lose our lives and property. We also a problem of poverty which comes as a result of crops and property destruction. We also face a challenge of sickness which takes a lot of money and makes us fail to pay school fees for school going children."

"The biggest transformation in my life, ever since I started receiving unconditional cash transfers from GiveDirectly, has been the revival of my motorcycle. When it broke down, I was plunged into a state of despair because it was my primary source of income. However, with the support I received, I was able to repair it, and it breathed new life into my livelihood. Transporting charcoal with the motorcycle now yields profits that have made a world of difference. I can effortlessly pay for my children's education, attending to all their needs without the burden of financial strain. Gone are the days of borrowing loans from friends to fend for my eight family members. The motorcycle has not only revitalized my income but also restored hope to my life. Without the cash I received, I'd still be trapped in a cycle of suffering, unable to gather even a single coin to repair it."

"The most profound transformation in my life since I began receiving unconditional cash transfers from GiveDirectly is the remarkable growth of my small fish business. Previously, I could only manage to earn a modest $4, but now, with the support of these transfers, my earnings have soared to $15. This substantial increase in income has been a lifeline, especially since my husband's debilitating illness prevented him from working. It has enabled me to provide for my six children without the constant struggle we endured before. I can now easily cover their school fees, paving the way for a brighter future for them and future generations. The days of being a laughing stock due to our financial struggles are behind us, replaced by a newfound sense of dignity and hope for what lies ahead."