"When I received the unconditional transfers,I was very happy. I knew that this was an opportunity to turn our lives around. I made thoughtful decisions on how to utilize the the transfers to address our most pressing needs and set us on a path towards long-term stability. Education is paramount in our family, so I alloacted a portion of the transfers to pay off my child's school fees arrears. With $50, we settled the outstanding balance, ensuring that my child's education would continue uninterrupted. I invested $15 in purchasing school uniform, and with $22, I purchased the necessary books and educational materials. Taking responsibility for our financial obligations was another crucial aspect of my plan. I used $30 to pay off an existing debt, relieving the burden of financial strain. This allowed us to start anew with a clean slate. Of course, ensuring the well-being of my family was of utmost importance, With $50, I bought enough food for about two weeks. This not only satisfied our immediate hunger but also provided the foundation for a healthier lifestyle. Recognizing the importance of personal care and self-esteem, I allocated $40 for my wife to pamper herself and get her hair done. It was a small gesture, but it meant the world to her, with the reaming amount of money, I set it aside to cater for my plan to build a better house for my family."

"When I received the unconditional transfers from Give Directly, I was filled with gratitude and excitement and Since I currently live alone and I have no help at home, I decided to exercise patience and hold onto the transfers, waiting for the perfect moment to embark on my farming project I have been doing it with my son, who works far away, and I yearned for the day he would return home for a work break. I knew that he possessed a green thumb and shared my passion for gardening. The thought of planting and nurturing the garden together brought a glimmer of excitement and anticipation into my heart. This means that I have saved my entire amount just to invest in fruits and vegetables growing because that Is what I have been doing and grown to enjoy a lot."

"I had barely finished resting in the house when I got the Mpesa SMS. When I first saw it, my heart was bursting with excitement, and I could already picture the lovely home I had always wanted. Additionally, my kids were currently not attending school, but after seeing the money in my Mpesa, I was confident they would go back and match the rest of the other students, thus making me emotionally satisfied."

"I'm looking forward to becoming self-employed. Currently, I work as a motorcycle taxi driver. My goal is to save up and purchase my own motorcycle, enabling me to generate income and sustain myself financially. With my own motorcycle, I would be able to transport my children to school and ensure their well-being, while also being able to provide for myself and meet my own needs."

"I hope that within the coming year I will satisfy my Family with feeding and fight for hunger"

"I have a strong aspiration to work diligently, successfully complete my studies, and continue investing in sheep, which I have already begun. I am determined to accomplish these goals with dedication and perseverance."

"My hope is to start my own business in the future. I have been diligently saving money, which I usually receive from Givedirectly, with the intention of opening a cafeteria."

"My hope is to build a house. I have already started purchasing all the necessary materials for the construction. Additionally, I look forward to seeing my children complete their education and become independent in the future."

"My goal is to expand my vegetable-selling business and invest more, allowing me to generate a sustainable income and transform my life. I am eager to witness significant growth in my business and achieve long-term success."

"Food insecurity in my household is what has made life so difficult. This is because I live in a polygamous family with 13 members. Since my husband is unskilled, he lacks a decent job that can sustain our needs and thus, he engages himself in casual jobs. Considering the needs of our large family, getting our daily meals has been a problem or if luck is on our side, we survive on one meal a day. This situation has robbed away my joy and I am always hopeless in life. Hence, I consider this situation as my biggest challenge."