"I built a larger house with three rooms and a balcony after receiving the second transfer. I started out in a one-room house with my three children and husband. Living in such a house felt very uneasy because the children were growing up and we needed our own space. This situation bothered us excessively. We were so relieved to know that our main problem had been solved after receiving the transfer from GiveDirectly. For $42.5, I purchased all of the materials required to complete the construction. On the other hand, I was fortunate to have my husband do the construction work himself because he had the skills up until the point of installing the roof, when I had to hire someone and pay $6. The house is now finished, and we are enjoying our stay there. It feels great, and I'm grateful to GiveDirectly for making it possible. I also paid the third-grade school fees for one of my children. It had always been her custom to be sent home on a regular basis to collect school fee arrears. This time, I was able to pay her school fees for the entire term, allowing her to catch up with the other children who are always in school full-time."

"I established a livestock farming aim after making use of the second transfer as I had intended. I want to buy cattle, particularly goats. Because of the climate in our area, I decided to raise goats rather than cows. Cows cannot endure hard conditions, but goats can. This investment will help me support my family because goats are easily convertible into cash and have a ready market due to their lower cost than cows and sheep."

"I purchased livestock, two cows and two goats, and I expect them to multiply by the end of the year, allowing me to become a great farmer in the near future. I'm also looking forward to finishing my house and making more room for visitors and even in-laws who want to stay for more than a day. Furthermore, this house will allow us to present a different image to those who have previously known us. We are progressing for the betterment of our lives."

"As soon as I have some money, my current goal is to build a house for my son. Now that I have the building supplies, my goal is to secure the labor costs so that the work may start. I have faith that I will be able to accomplish my aim through the little enterprises I run. Not only will this make me happy, but it will also give my son the confidence he needs to live on his own."

"Since there is a water shortage in our area, I set a goal in that direction and intend to see it through. Fixing fresh tap water at my house is the next thing I want to do. At the moment, I have to travel a larger distance—nearly 90 minutes—to reach a water source. In addition to the distance, purchasing water daily is extremely expensive."

"GiveDirectly is categorized as a life transformation organization since it helped us transition from a condition of subsistence living to one of independence through the cash transfer program it brought. So far, I haven't noticed anything bad about the organization. I suggest continuing to act like what it did for us in the new locations it is relocating to, so that our allies on that side may also profit."

"I'm going to purchase some land as my next step. Building a home is the purpose of purchasing the property. I am currently living with my parents after divorcing my husband. Based on that, my eight children won't feel cherished or at home at their grands' homestead while I'm gone because I left my marriage with them. So, if I get some money, I'll buy a plot that will be a resource for them and a home that they will be eligible to inherit."

"GiveDirectly is a company that sustains life. It saved me at just the right moment when I most needed it. I was able to utilize the money to build a large house and buy food for my family. Because I don't have any established sources of income, it used to be difficult for me to put food on the table. I cannot fault the organization's actions; I am only reiterating what it did."

"I have plans to expand my business into a bigger enterprise that will serve at least three more villages by the end of this year. To achieve this goal, I am currently searching for a larger business premise to sell my products from. Expanding my business means I will have more customers and, in turn, more income. This will make me financially stable and able to meet my family's needs. I am thankful for the financial boost from the organization that has helped me improve my life and escape poverty."

"Give Directly performed an outstanding job by providing unconditional cash, which was a brilliant idea because it allows all of us to meet our own needs to the best of our abilities. It's also excellent since no one has to know about your difficulties and troubles unless you want them to, which means you don't have to avoid dealing with different situations in your household because you get to do it yourself."