"My main goal is to acquire the whole piece of land where I currently reside. So far I have managed to pay half the required amount, and with the remaining balance, I want to continue buying livestock (goats) and later trade them for cows, then after 5 years, I would sell the cows to help me settle the remaining balance of KES.100.000."

"I previously had a house, but it collapsed and due to the financial challenges, I had never brought it up. My goal for the coming year is to build a permanent house and so far I have started buying iron sheets with the transfers that I received and still planning to use my future transfers to put other materials in place."

"It had always been my wish to get from the level I am to a greater level in life. I want to have a cattle-rearing project and to achieve this, I would start by buying goats and chicken, keep them for some time and later sell and buy cattle. I believe that the project would be of help in terms of milk production and farming."

"In the next one year, I would want to have my own business, I want to start a greengrocery business believing that the income would be of help in terms of catering for my family’s needs. I also want to start livestock rearing project and when the program comes to an end, I shall have done something constructive with the transfers to keep me going."

"In the coming years, I hope to construct a decent, spacious house for my children. Currently, they are sleeping at their uncle's house, which I feel is not right since he has his own family as well. Therefore, I believe that once I get sufficient cash, I will purchase the materials and put up one. This will grant them privacy, and their dignity will also be restored. "

"What I hope to accomplish in the next few years is seeing my house well furnished and descent. I am a person who likes respect but due to lack of money, I am unable to live the descent life I desire. Many thanks to GiveDirectly who has come to help me achieve some of my dreams. My house will be well plastered very soon and it will bring much pride to me."

"RE " In my opinion, givedirectly is doing well because they are helping us to build our houses and lifes here"."

"RE " I spend the most of my recent transfer on buying zincs and planks, because i have decided to build a house of my own. I have even plan to start my building project in the next one or two months from now "."

"RE " I spend the most of my recent transfer on starting up a mini business, in other to help sustain my household and i. The total amount i use to startup the business was 95 USD "."

"Life was difficult prior to receiving the first transfer, but I am grateful that a lot has happened in the last three months, which I attribute to GiveDirectly's generous support. My son would have dropped out of school and my livestock would have died if I had not been able to spend the money however I saw fit. I am glad the process went smoothly and fairly for everyone, and we got the same amount of money we spent without any strings attached. The officers have always been concerned and conduct a monthly visit, clarifying all questions we ask with great humility."