"My foremost aspiration is to finally own a pair of oxen through disciplined monthly savings. These sturdy creatures hold the key to transforming my farming activities, making them more efficient and productive. Furthermore, I intend to not only benefit personally but also contribute to the prosperity of my community by hiring out these oxen to friends and neighbors. This dual-purpose investment not only symbolizes progress in my life but also represents a bridge to financial stability, helping me support my family."

"GD employees are so well mannered, respectful and Gd fulfilled its promise. GD worked very well in improving our lives and reduced the worry."

"One year from now, my goal is to ensure that all my children's education is sustained. By the end of this year two of them will be completing their current levels of education. I will then use part of the transfers to purchase a goat. This goat will serve as a source of income that will help cover the costs of the one who will be joining high school."

"I intend to engage in livestock farming, starting with the three chickens I already have, I plans to keep more poultry. Additionally, I currently own two goats and intend to acquire more to generate an income. I'm acquiring a dairy cow to also generate an income through milk sales since I have now completed my education. My long-term goal is to provide my mother with a better house. She is currently living in a small thatched roof house, I aim to build her a solid brick house. After accomplishing this, I plan to build my own home. Furthermore, I am committed to contributing to my mother's financial well-being by assisting with the payment of school fees for my younger siblings' education."

"I aspire to build my own house after residing in my son's house for the past six years due to the unfortunate collapse of my previous residence. Additionally, I am considering opening a retail stop to sell household goods since our village has a limited number of such shops. This venture would not only help lower my expenses but also generate an income. Furthermore, I intend to send my other child to college, as he has been home for more than five years due to financial constraints that prevented me from affording both of their education."

"Growing up, I understood the value of livestock not just as a way of life but as a reliable source of income. With $215 of the transfer, I fulfilled this passion by expanding my livestock holdings by purchasing five goats and five hens. This brings me immense satisfaction to know that this decision will secure my children's educational journey, especially my eldest child, who is nearing junior high school. Additionally, I used $110 to ensure that my family would never go hungry. As a provider in a household relying on sporadic casual work for survival, having a consistent food supply is crucial. I also cleared a $50 food debt I had. I did this not just to settle accounts but also to maintain harmonious relationships with the owner, knowing that in the future, I might need his support too. Understanding the significance of looking presentable during special occasions and church gatherings, I invested $50 in clothing. My children and I needed new attire as our previous clothes were showing signs of wear and tear. Life can get lonely, especially when my children are not around. To combat that solitude, I decided to treat myself to a $25 radio. This provides me with peace of mind as it becomes a companion during those quiet moments, and it eases the ache of separation since my wife and I parted ways in 2015."

"The moment I received that message around 3:00 p.m., it was like a burst of joy had enveloped my entire world. I remember reading it several times with my spouse, almost in disbelief, as the contents seemed too good to be true. Luckily, my son was there to help confirm our doubts, and it finally sank in that this was real. We celebrated with such heartfelt gratitude and thanked God for this incredible provision. The following day, we wasted no time and withdrew the funds, ready to embark on a journey that held the promise of transforming our lives for the better."

"I must say that GiveDirectly has impressed me in every aspect. Their professionalism was truly top-notch, and their discipline in the enrollment process was commendable. Despite the temptation to take advantage of our situation, they remained strict and respectful throughout our interactions. This project is something everyone in our community has embraced with open arms, and I genuinely hope it can continue in the future. Even though we were told it would only run for three cycles before moving to another village, the impact it has had on our lives and the sense of fairness and integrity it embodies make me wish it could stay longer. GiveDirectly has not only provided us with much-needed financial support but has also restored our faith in initiatives that genuinely aim to uplift and empower communities like ours."

"I used $100 to pay school fees balance for my child who was in secondary school then. Another $150 was used to buy pieces of iron sheets that is meant to help is construct a new house for our family. I then used another $90 to purchase maize that we have been consuming with my family over the last couple of days. I also used another $10 to buy dewormers for my livestock as I used another $40 to have additional livestock in my flock. I am so grateful for what I have been able to achieve with the help of GiveDirectly transfers this far. The money came at a time that my daughter had just had her first child and we used the money to help her 8n her recovery journey and nursing."

"Before the year comes to a close, my primary ambition is to return to my food business and enhance its performance. Due to health challenges and the subsequent financial strain, with most of my resources being channeled towards medical expenses, I haven't been able to focus on the business. But I am keen on reviving it."