"My ultimate goal is to ensure that all my children receive a good education. Although I did not have the opportunity to study myself, I am determined to provide the best educational opportunities for my children. I firmly believe that education is not only about having financial resources but also about investing my heart and zeal into their learning journey. As my husband continues to support the family through his fishing, I will do everything in my power, including saving through self-help groups, to secure a bright future for our children. My greatest wish is to see them graduate from high school, at least, and excel in life."

"Given my current situation as a young person with a two-year-old toddler and a house help job in town, I am determined to build a strong financial foundation for my family's future. One of my main goals is to progress and increase my wealth. As part of this plan, I have already taken a step towards rearing goats. At the moment, I own three goats, and I understand their potential to multiply and grow my resources significantly. By allowing the goats to reproduce, I am confident that my wealth will steadily increase over time. This growth in resources will not only support my own needs but also enable me to provide for my younger siblings and my toddler."

"In light of the recent successful harvests, my focus now turns to supporting the education of my six children, all of whom are in primary school. To accomplish this, I aspire to keep livestock, such as goats and chickens, to build sustainable wealth. The ultimate goal is to sell some of these livestock to support my children's studies as education is crucial for their growth and success. The cash transfers have been instrumental in easing some of our immediate financial burdens, and I plan to use them wisely to invest in the education of my children and build a better future for our entire family."

"The biggest difference in my life has been the ability to secure a brighter future for my children. With the fees for their education covered, they have been able to continue their studies and pursue their dreams. After I divorced their father, he abandoned them, leaving me with the responsibility. My uncle had offered some support, but his passing left us in a dire situation, as my mentally disturbed mother required constant care. The financial burden was overwhelming, and I feared my children might have to drop out of school. However, with the support of GiveDirectly, I now have a renewed sense of hope and optimism for my children's future. I can envision them graduating and stepping into a world of endless possibilities, and that vision fills my heart with joy and gratitude."

"According to me ,give directly is the best in its process that are geared towards supporting the vulnerable and I submit to same used in my village to be used elsewhere. Their employees are the best"

"My enduring aspiration has been to achieve financial independence and provide for my family's needs. I am confident that through wise investments in monthly stipends, I can now turn this long-term dream into reality. As we are about to harvest next month, ensuring an abundance of food, I intend to allocate a portion of the transfer money towards acquiring livestock, particularly goats. These animals multiply rapidly and offer a promising investment opportunity for the future."

"For far too long, I had endured the stress of overcrowding in a small grass-thatched house with only one room. It felt like an impossible dream to construct a larger and more comfortable home due to financial constraints. However, thanks to the cash transfer, I could finally afford the materials needed for construction. I am delighted to share that I successfully built a spacious two-bedroom house, offering my family the privacy and dignity they deserved. No more mocking or feeling ashamed of our living conditions; now we had a place to call our own, a sanctuary filled with love and security. Another critical use of the cash transfer was to ensure my children's education didn't suffer any longer. With $200, I paid off the accumulated school fees for my five kids in primary school and one in secondary school. They had been staying home for almost a month, and I had begun to lose hope in their education. My spouse's income as a casual laborer, earning only $5 per day, wasn't enough to cover the expenses. But with the financial support from GiveDirectly, my children could now return to school with their heads held high, knowing they had a chance to pursue their dreams. The remaining cash allowed us to buy food for all nine family members, providing nourishment and comfort during this transformative time. I couldn't be more grateful for the positive impact of this unconditional cash transfer on our lives."

"I am a housewife and I have long depended on my husband who took an early retirement after having been diagnosed with spinal cord problems. This has left him jobless at home and we normally depend on his monthly pension which is usually $150. A good amount of this money goes on paying hospital bills because he uses medicines which cost him the utmost $60. The remaining amount clears our electricity and water bills leaving us with nothing for food. Hence, I consider the lack of a reliable source of income as my biggest challenge."

"My husband is aged, 75 years old now, and since we are living in a polygamous family, this has brought about more challenges for us. Being a housewife has altogether complicated my life and I depend on subsistence farming which is not reliable now because I lack the energy to actively engage in tilling my farm. This has pushed me to do small-scale farming which has resulted in low harvest despite the heavy rains that we received this season. In my consideration, food insecurity stands out to be my biggest challenge."

"With the help of the monthly transfers I received from Give Directly, I embarked on constructing a two-room house. Utilizing old pieces of iron sheeting salvaged from my previous collapsed house, I managed to roof one of the rooms partially. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, the other room remains unfinished as I lack the funds to purchase the necessary 12 iron sheets. However, I am determined to achieve my goal by saving enough money through a savings group, which will allow me to buy the required iron sheets and complete the construction of my house."