"GD delivered me from poverty because It was so hard for me to get health insurance but now i have got everything. we were in though times and GD came at the right time. Everything that GD has done was very good"

"I built my house that was about to fall down and I bought a cow in order to get manure"

"I clearly remember my phone vibrating at around four o'clock in the evening while I was at my farm with one of my sons. I had to check who it was because I was so nervous, and once I realized that I had obtained my first cash transfer, I was happy. Therefore, I opted to go back home and notify my other five children regarding this wonderful news. After staying at home for over three weeks due to tuition arrears, I expressed gratitude to God for enabling my children to go back to school."

"Around 11:00 in the morning, as I was having breakfast, my daughter-in-law informed me that I had just received my first transfer. I was overjoyed to be able to fulfil my long-term ambition of building a new house. All of my family members, including my children, who weren't at home at the time, had to be called. They were all unable to maintain their calmness. This will certainly go down as one of my happiest days ever."

"In addition to meet the family daily needs, I had a goal of starting a grocery business. Therefore, as I receive my transfers, I will save a portion towards that goal. I prefer business because in the long run, when I obtain self reliance, I shall be able to take care of my family comfortably. I hope the business will supplement my husband's income to enable us to cater for our seven children's educational needs. This is attainable due to the longevity of the program I am part of."

"Even though we live on a plot of land, I constantly feel that it is insufficient for our heritage. We are six brothers, and obtaining a larger parcel of land would be advantageous to us in the long run. As a result, I intend to save money to purchase a piece of property. Because we do not have a father, I believe getting a second plot will be extremely useful to the family. I also want to further my education by enrolling in a mechanic course so that I can consistently support my family."

"I have a strong desire to increase my investments in cows and chickens. I am already involved in these ventures, but I would love to expand my investment further in order to save money for my children's future, specifically to cover their secondary education fees. By investing more in these areas, I hope to secure the financial resources necessary to support my children's educational journey."

"The house we're currently living in is mud walled. With time, the walls fall off and as it is now, the house is weak and is on the verge of collapsing. My plan is to build a permanent house for my family of five. To be able to do this, I need to have a large sum of money but I am glad that GiveDirectly transfer will come in handy. This is because we will pool our transfer with my spouse and top up with some savings that I have. Having a permanent house will mean that we live in a more comfortable house with less fears of the house breaking down especially at night. Maintaining it is also less costly and it’s easier to always maintain it clean."

"My hope is to witness my children successfully complete their education. As a means of generating income to cover their school fees, I have traditionally invested in cows. However, I aspire to expand my investments in cows in order to provide better financial support for my family."

"I've been saving at least $10 per month on our local merry-go-round, and my plan is to start a small household items business. I've been making ends meet by working odd jobs and selling and burning charcoal, neither of which pays well. My husband works casual construction jobs, which have so far been insufficient to meet our family's needs. I believe that by starting the business, I will be able to generate a good income that will allow me to easily meet the needs of my family. As a result, I intend to save more money each month and contribute my own funds to start the business in the near future."