"Raising a family single-handedly is somewhat stressful and draining as well, for it requires some resilience and determination. As a result, I hope to venture further into the extensive grocery and second-hand clothing businesses by utilizing the profits from them. Additionally, I hope to own a 0.1-acre piece of land in the neighborhood so as to settle with my family of two. Although I paid for the land we currently live on, I am concerned that it has some unsettled family disputes, and I am afraid my family of two cannot establish itself here. I plan on utilizing the $3000 savings from the transfers in addition to the profits I will have accumulated from the business that my family depends on."

"For the past eight years, I have been the laughingstock of the whole village, which was a result of the condition of my house. It was too small and in a poor state at times, which was embarrassing, bearing in mind that all five of my children were grownups. We all deserved privacy; therefore, I decided to buy all the needed building materials at a total cost of $370 to facilitate this project of putting up a new structure. I now have peace of mind and feel extremely great for finally being able to secure a nice shelter that has two bedrooms and a kitchen. Apart from that, all my kids have been away from school for almost three weeks because of the accumulated fees. I have been depending on working on people's farms for a living, and I could hardly put the daily meals on the table, let alone the fees. Therefore, clearing their fees means a lot to me since I do not have any burdens as of now. Also, my children will excel so well in the entire academic year, which is an inspiration to them. Finally, I had to buy sufficient meals for my family since I was even more stressed watching them go without meals regularly."

"In order to secure a promising future for my children, I plan to heavily invest in their education throughout the year and beyond. To begin, I will pay off any outstanding school fees to prevent them from being sent home, ensuring they can focus on their studies and achieve excellent grades. Additionally, I aim to gradually pay off my son's substantial college debt, allowing him to obtain his academic certificates and pursue desirable employment opportunities."

"What a challenge to live in an area where the main economic activity is charcoal work! This activity has caused deforestation and we are affected the most since rains are scarce and unpredictable. This has caused prolonged droughts and we are no longer relying on farm work. This has pushed me to dig out the remains of trees to make charcoal that I sell to earn money for food. In a month, I make utmost $20. Considering this little income, I am unable to save any coin for our future and my children's education is what has been affected most. In most cases, they are out of school due to a lack of fees. In addition, we usually skip meals and this has greatly affected our health. As a mother, I feel so painful to desperately watch my children at home. This has devoured my hope in life and I consider financial constraints as my biggest challenge."

"My primary goal for the year is to ensure that my son, who is in his final year of secondary school, has a zero balance for his tuition fees. This will enable him to obtain his national examination certificate and pursue higher education. I plan to achieve this goal by using a portion of the monthly transfers that I receive to pay for his school fees. Additionally, I aim to increase the size of my goat herd from the current two to a larger number, as I intend to enter the livestock-selling business. The money from the transfers has already enabled me to purchase these goats, and I hope to continue expanding my herd throughout the year."

"the recent transfer i received i bought a land from it. it costed me 600,000frw. it was my dream to own my own land and i made it."

"With the long-awaited arrival of the rains, I plan to invest a portion of my transfers into farming food crops, which will provide me with ample food and supplies to sell in the market. This initial investment will also enable me to delve into the livestock industry, which has the potential to yield significant profits. My goal is to expand my current herd and sell the animals in the market, using the proceeds to attend to my personal needs. Ultimately, by the end of the year, I hope to have a substantial herd of livestock grazing on my farm, bolstering my wealth creation efforts."

"GD helped us to leave from our poverty because we got food to eat and we got clothes to wear for those who didn't have them. Everything that GiveDirectly has done is good and I don't see anything to change for what it is doing, it should keep doing that."

"At around 3:00 p.m, I received a message containing the wonderful news that I had received the first transfer from GiveDirectly, as expected. At the time, I was on my way back home from the shopping center, all by myself. Upon receiving the message, I hurriedly made my way back home to share the good news with my family. Once I arrived, I excitedly informed them, and my children were thrilled to hear that they would now all be able to attend school together, unlike before when some had to go first."

"It is fresh in my mind that afternoon when I discovered that I had finally received my cash transfers. I was even on my farm, figuring out how I could cultivate the whole farm using my own hands. It was the happiest moment for me and my entire family because we were certain that the case would eventually help me put up a new house and hire someone to plough my farm."