"My biggest achievement for the year will be finishing the construction of my business premise, where I can sell my products. The location of the structure, next to the road, means that I can attract more customers and earn a significant profit margin. Currently, I sell vegetables from my home, but since I have only a few customers, I don't earn much. I am eagerly anticipating the completion of my business structure, which will promote my business and help me to expand my customer base."

"Because I am advanced in age, apart from livestock rearing, I do not have an additional source of income. Since my son Matano is the only son I have, I am always glad to see his focus and pursuit of academic excellence. He is a bright and promising son in my family. Therefore, I hope to use my monthly transfers to support this tertiary education. It will focus on diverting my transfer to the same course after repaying my current running loan."

"Nobody knows what tomorrow holds, just as I was not certain my family would benefit from the transfers. I am delighted that Givedirectly boosted my financial status; like the rest of the community members, my life has been uplifted. I am also amazed by the professionalism of the staff, as they are respectful and do not discriminate against the recipients; they reach out to all households, irrespective of their eligibility."

"I had been concerned about the condition of my house. Because building costs are always high and I do not have a steady income to contribute to the construction of a new house soon, I could not sit back and watch as my house grew weakens. I have, therefore, resolved to renovate my two-room house. It is my primary objective, with the assurance of the monthly transfers. I will always use my cash to buy cement and sand to plaster the wall and make it permanent. That will extend its lifespan because rain can weaken it should I leave it in the previous state. I hope to accomplish this primary goal this year before I embark on livestock raising early next year."

"Because it has been hard to predict when my husband and I can get our wages, with the assurance of the monthly transfer, I am often able to plan with it. Therefore, my two running goals have been to meet the educational and nutritional needs of my family. As a result, I will prioritize spending my transfers on buying food for my family. In addition, I hope to be able to pay their school fees in bits to enable them to have ample time in school. Even though I do that in bits, it helps a lot. I have therefore been able to witness a positive change in our family. I am ever grateful and happy with GiveDirectly's program."

"For a long time, I have been interested in investing in livestock farming and business, and the monthly transfers provide an opportunity to realize my dream. My plan is to increase the number of goats in my herd by purchasing more. Afterward, I will sell some and buy a dairy cow, which will generate more income through milk sales. If things continue to go well, I hope to buy bulls that I can utilize to plough my farm. Additionally, I can earn income by digging other people's farms for a fee."

"Since the transfers are unconditional, many families have attended to their most pressing needs. The transfers have brought peace and harmony to families, and those that had unaccomplished tasks have had the chance to complete them. Alternatively, immense change has been witnessed in the community as houses have been constructed and people no longer live in dilapidated states. Personally, I am grateful,for I now live comfortably without fear of contracting diseases due to colds."

"I cannot hide my joy for how much GiveDirectly has done for my life and that of my family. If my son completes his studies, then all credit goes to the organization. I am equally excited that the peace has been restored in the community as they have the autonomy to decide what to spend the transfers on. Unlike other non-governmental organizations, GiveDirectly believes in their recipients by giving them the chance to respond to their most pressing needs through the utilization of the transfers."

"Currently, my house is in a dilapidated condition and too small to comfortably accommodate all members of my family. However, my long-term goal is to save enough money from both my business and the transfer to purchase the necessary materials for constructing a three-bedroom house with an iron sheet roof. This has been a long-standing dream of mine, but my financial situation has prevented me from making it a reality. I am eagerly anticipating the start and completion of my new home so that my family can move in and enjoy a better living environment."

"For the past three years, my house has been a suitable home for my family. However, the walls have recently developed massive cracks, indicating that the poles supporting the house are weakening. To reinforce the house, I plan to purchase bags of cement, sand, and building stones. Building strong pillars around the house will make me feel secure, and I will no longer worry about the house collapsing. In addition to improving the house's condition, I would also like to purchase a bed and mattress. Sleeping on the cold bare floor has significantly contributed to my chest pains and breathing difficulties, and having a proper bed will help improve my health."