"Around 4 p.m., I got a message on my phone when I was out in the field cultivating. I did not spend the effort to determine what sort of communication it was because I can read. When I checked, it was the first transfer of $550 that had been promised to go to my account. I was overjoyed to get a sizable chunk of money that was not a loan. This delight gave me the drive to finish the job for the day so that I could get home in time to celebrate with my family."

"In the beginning, going without food was almost the norm because there was no other option owing to poverty. In my life, GiveDirectly left a lasting impression by saving my family from famine. At first, our family would skip meals up to two days a week. Our major source of income was unstable charcoal burning. Thanks to GiveDirectly, we have access to food right now."

"I believed it was prudent to have an income-generating initiative to rely on because times were getting difficult as a result of the rising inflation of commodities in the nation. To create a shop business where I am selling quick-moving goods like food and personal belongings, I spent $300 with the second transfer. I invested in this shop, and it will help me provide for the necessities of my family. Additionally, I used $15 to settle some outstanding school fees for my grade 8 child who had been dismissed due to them. Due to the dry season and the limited availability of funds, I then utilized the remaining funds to purchase some food for the family."

"My current objective is to start a fishmongering business. Since there are just a few individuals in my sector, there is less rivalry, which is why I picked it. Since producing and selling charcoal has become unstable owing to the lack of trees in our region, the goal of this business is to generate revenue. I would like to have started a business by the end of the year 2023. I will not be required to work as hard as I do today to pay for my family's necessities thanks to this business."

"My top priority is to open a cafeteria once I get some cash. I concluded that opening a restaurant is a smart idea because there are several schools close by. Based on that, I am making an effort to make sure I achieve my goal because it is a means of earning money that will enable me to support my family. To implement my proposal as quickly as feasible, I plan to borrow money from a merry-go-round where I save some money."

"My hope in the coming year is to become a self reliant in terms of supporting my family. In addition to that, I hope to by next year my social economic category will change. I hope to see my kids growing healthy and gratuating from school."

"By the end of this year, my plan is to establish a physical store to sell my products. Presently, I exhaust myself by going door-to-door in the village to sell detergents. It's a tiring endeavor. However, I aim to find a favorable location near the road, which will enable me to attract diverse customers. Alongside detergent sales, I intend to expand my offerings to include groceries. This diversification will increase my profit margins and contribute to my financial stability."

"Living in a deplorable state, my one-room house is a worse place to live in particularly during this rainy season. I constantly shift my belongings to prevent rainwater from causing severe damage. My main objective before the year's end is to purchase sufficient iron sheets and building poles using the money I will receive from the savings group in July. These materials will enable me to start constructing my new house. Within my current dwelling, I share space with my children, hens, and utensils. The cramped living conditions underscore the need for a more spacious environment, which would greatly benefit my family and me."

"Due to the uncertainty of weather conditions, relying solely on one source of income has become challenging for me. As a result, I am compelled to explore alternative avenues for generating revenue. In the upcoming year and beyond, my intention is to make significant investments in acquiring and raising livestock. This approach would allow me to sell a portion of the livestock as their numbers increase, providing a financial boost when required. Alongside investing in livestock, I also intend to allocate some of the funds from these transactions towards purchasing food for my family."

"In the coming months, I plan to start constructing my own home. Since my divorce from my husband, I've been living on my parents' property. My two children are also with me, and we do not have much privacy. Since then, my ambition has been to construct a home for myself and my children. So far, the transfer and my small savings have enabled me to purchase 14 pieces of iron sheets, and I intend to purchase more for a larger house as well as begin purchasing building poles. Despite surviving on menial jobs with low pay, the transfers enabled me to save and purchase some of the materials. Having my own home, where I can live peacefully with my children under one roof, will be my greatest achievement."