"In the years ahead, my top priority is to ensure my children receive a solid education. They are currently in the final stages of secondary school, and completing in a few years. To support their esducation journey, I plan to use a portion of the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly for their school fees, while also lending a helping hand to their elder brothers who are contributing as well. Once one of my children graduates next year, I have an exciting plan in mind. I intend to redirect those funds into our local savings group. My goal is to invest in goats, envisioning a future where they multiply and flourish. This not only provides a potential source of income but also secures a safety net for my children's education when this program concludes. I am genuinely thankful for the support from GiveDirectly, which has been instrumental in our lives. With hope and determination, I look forward to building a brighter future for my family!"

"I am a father of two, relying on taxi driving to provide for my family. With my first transfer, I decided to prioritize my children's education and used $100 to pay their school fees. I believe education is the key to a better future, and I want to ensure my children have every opportunity to learn and grow. After covering their school fees, I focused on our family's immediate needs. I spent $120 on enough food to keep us healthy and well-fed. We need to have nutritious meals, especially with how hard we work every day. With the remaining $330, I shifted my attention to our living situation. The house we live in is small and in poor condition, so I decided to invest in building materials for a new, spacious home. I spent $250 on building blocks and $80 on building sand, as these are vital components for construction. I am still in the process of gathering all the materials needed before starting the actual construction. This new house will provide us with a safe and comfortable space, allowing my children to thrive and giving us a sense of stability for our family’s future."

"I will never stop praising this organization. It has had a profoundly positive impact on my life. Firstly, the financial support I received was invaluable. It enabled me to achieve many of my dreams, such as buying a house, which I previously thought was unattainable. Additionally, I was able to afford the surgery I had been longing for, but couldn't afford. Having access to these funds made my life significantly easier, allowing me to pursue work that was better suited to me. As far as I can tell, the organization has made no mistakes that require adjustment; they should continue their excellent work"

"GiveDirectly did excellent work in my household. The financial support they provided was exactly what I needed, as only money could address the challenges I was facing. Their support allowed me to take my daughter, who was in critical condition, to the hospital and save her life. I was also able to do other things that I desired, as they gave me the freedom to choose what worked best for me. Therefore, I believe they should continue doing what they do, without changing anything."

"I vividly remember being at home around 8 p.m., enjoying dinner with my family when my phone suddenly rang. I checked, and to my surprise, I had received money from GiveDirectly. The joy I felt in that moment was overwhelming. I immediately knew that this support would allow us to harvest the maize we had been growing on the farm. When I told my husband, he was just as thrilled, knowing we could now move forward with the harvest. The entire evening was filled with happiness and gratitude as we realized how much this would help us."

"I vividly remember the day I was at home, busy with house chores, when my phone suddenly rang. I checked and saw a message confirming I had received money from GiveDirectly. It was one of the happiest moments of my life. I was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude, knowing that this transfer would finally allow me to start working toward my long-held dream of expanding my farming business. The arrival of the funds filled me with excitement and hope for the future, and I am deeply grateful for this life-changing support."

"I rely on selling charcoal to make a living, while my husband works at a hotel. We have five children, and when I received my transfer, I decided to use it to renovate our house. I spent $435 to change the old roof to a colored iron sheet. I wanted to modernize the house and make it more spacious, as the previous roof was worn out and outdated. I had been putting off this renovation for a long time because other responsibilities, like paying school fees, always came first. With the remaining money, I bought food for my family. I am so happy because my dream of owning a beautiful, modern house has finally come true. This transfer has allowed me to improve our home in ways I never thought possible, and for that, I am truly grateful."

"Upon receiving my second transfer, I used around $260 to buy iron sheets and other materials to complete my two-room house, which I had started building with the first transfer I received earlier. The main reason for building a new house was that the current one is almost collapsing, and this has been my greatest fear. Additionally, the old house was made of grass, and it would leak terribly during the rainy seasons. It was distressing when it rained because we had no shelter and would get soaked until the rain stopped. I also bought a bed and mattress for $140 to replace the traditional one made of ropes, which I had been using my entire life. I used to experience a lot of pain every night, and I would wish for the day to come, as I dreaded the nights due to this discomfort. Furthermore, I paid school fees for my two children in secondary school, totalling $80. I was tired of always seeing them sent home because of the lack of school fees. It was disheartening, as I knew this affected their performance and was demotivating for them. With the remaining $52, I bought food. As a widow who depends on charcoal and casual jobs, providing daily meals for my two children has been very difficult. As has often been the case, I felt it was wise to buy enough food to ensure we don't run out."

"My main goal is to focus on my studies. I completed high school last year, and fortunately, GiveDirectly enrolled me in their program, which has provided me with a monthly income—a great relief. Since my father's passing, my mother has struggled to raise us. With the support from GiveDirectly, I am confident I will complete my coursework successfully. I plan to save enough from my transfers to ensure I can pay my fees on time, allowing me to concentrate fully and achieve the best possible grades at the end of college. I have a passion for plumbing, and I believe that once I finish college, I will secure a job that will help me support my mother in taking care of my younger siblings. This has always been my prayer. Achieving this will not only improve my own future but also uplift my family’s living standards."

"My primary goal for the upcoming year and beyond is to expand my goat rearing project. I'm happy to share that I have recently purchased four goats using my monthly transfers. I am passionate about raising goats because they multiply quickly and adapt well to our climate, making the project highly promising. Their fast multiplication leads to increased profits within a short period. Once I have a sufficient number of goats, I plan to sell some and eventually invest in buying a cow, which is my secondary priority. Owning a cow will provide several benefits, such as selling milk to support my children's school fees and utilizing cow dung as organic fertilizer, thereby reducing the cost of purchasing fertilizers. As my children are progressing to higher classes, and with my current lack of a reliable income source, I aim to maximize these two projects so that I can continue to sustain myself when my current financial support ends. Moreover, when I have a good number of goats, I can sell some to generate funds for my children's education. This is my primary goal for the near future and beyond."