"I have a plan in the near future to enhance our living situation by expanding our house with an additional room that will serve as our children's bedroom. Presently, our single-roomed house is already quite crowded. Additionally, I intend to acquire a goat for raising, which will not only serve as a lasting reminder of the positive impact of GiveDirectly but also provide a means of sustenance for our family."

"Our intention is to construct a permanent two-room house, and we have already acquired certain construction materials, including sand. The savings I accumulate from the funds received through Givedirectly, along with my husband's earnings from occasional jobs, will assist us in achieving this goal. At present, we reside in a single-room dwelling with a tin roof and mud walls. However, due to our expanding family, there is a requirement for additional space to accommodate everyone comfortably."

"I live in a semi-arid area and due to the inconsistent rainfall, food insecurity is a challenge. I planted maize with the onset of the rainy season in April, unfortunately, it all dried up for lack of rain. I currently rely on casual jobs to put food on the table for my family of ten. Sometimes it is difficult to buy maize flour consistently and we are forced to eat a single meal each day."

"We renovated our house for $200 because it was ald and was about to fall down, we bought food and clothes $100 that we needed with my siblings and we saved $100 for school fees for our better future"

"The house where I sleep currenting is not in a good condition, it's too small for me and my son. Due to lack of finances I am unable to fix my house door. And I have a small piece of land yet I so much would love to have a big piece of land to farm maize, beans and cassava for both home consumption and commerce purposes."

"I vividly remember being at the farm, fully engrossed in my daily tasks, when I suddenly received news of my transfer. My phone buzzed, startling me, and upon checking, I discovered a text message informing me about the receipt of funds from GiveDirectly. It was the most delightful news I had received in a long time, filling me with uplifting emotions. I couldn't contain my elation because I knew that, at last, I would be able to fulfill my aspiration of paying my children's school fees for the upcoming term. Without wasting any time, I immediately called my wife to share the wonderful news with her. Her joy and gratitude mirrored my own. The transfer brought immense happiness into our lives, and for that, we will always remain deeply grateful."

"Upon receiving my most recent transfers, I made several choices to improve our living conditions and plan for the future. With $60, I decided to stock up on food for our family of four, as it can be overwhelming to provide daily meals. Additionally, I allocated $10 to purchase new clothes for myself, as my current wardrobe consists of worn-out and outdated items. Refreshing my attire would help boost my confidence. Realizing that these transfers would be the last from Give Directly, I carefully considered long-term investments. I decided to invest approximately $100 in acquiring goats, as they would serve as a family investment to meet our future needs during challenging times. Given my familiarity with raising chickens and their low maintenance requirements, I was thrilled to purchase a number of them for $150. This allowed us to establish a small-scale egg business, tapping into the market demand."

"Mostly, we would miss meals, taking only one per day or sometimes none at all and calling it a day. However, things have changed, and now we have three meals a day, and our child is enjoying and happy that his face can show he is glowing. I increased the number of goats, which makes me feel more financially secure than having none or only a few. We can now consider farming along the riverbank so that we can use irrigation and have plenty of food in the coming year. We feel so blessed and remembered even when we least expect it, and it always makes us feel valuable even when everything around us doesn't."

"At the present, I am able to acquire whatever I require in order to make this area a better place. Having a place for the goats is something I didn't have before, and the fact that I have to eat every day and do my hard duties as normal makes a big difference."

"I am committed to saving a lot of money so that I can add an extra acre of land to do tomato farming like I am now and earn more money, which will allow me to buy more water pipes for my home compound. I believe that farm investment is one of the accomplishments I would like to have in order to assure consistent revenue. I would not have done any of these things if it hadn't been for the GiveDirectly office coming to support me in this way, and I am grateful."