"My main focus is to make sure my kids get a good education, so I consistently set aside part of my income for their schooling. I also want to ensure they have nutritious meals because it's important for their well-being. I plan to use some of my income to expand my livestock, including chickens and goats, and take good care of them so that they can multiply. This investment will serve as a future source of income to support my children's education. Ultimately, my children's well-being depends on having access to food and education, and making sure these needs are met brings me great joy. Additionally, I want to maintain my poultry and goat projects as they are essential for my future financial stability. The income support I receive will end in about five years, so I need to invest wisely to avoid falling back into the level of poverty I was in before."

"In the coming year and beyond, I don't have any specific goals, but I am focused on pursuing my hair and beauty course. When I first joined college, it felt like a miracle because I had lost hope of making it. I am truly grateful to Give Directly for the financial support that has helped me achieve my dream. With five siblings and parents who are small-scale farmers, our family struggled to meet our daily needs. This made me lose hope of pursuing higher education. I started saving through a merry-go-round to fund my future projects once I complete my coursework. My plan is to start my own salon business after finishing my salon course. I have a passion for salon work and already have basic knowledge, but I need to further develop my skills. After completing the course, I aim to be self-employed and capable of providing for my family's basic needs as well as my own."

"It was in the evening when I visited my ailing sibling. While sitting by their bedside, my phone buzzed, interrupting the moment. I checked the message and saw that I had received the first transfer. My heart leaped with joy, and I could hardly believe it, even though I had been waiting for this. The first thought that rushed into my mind was buying a plot of land. Glancing around the small room we had been living in, I felt grateful to my uncle for his support over the last eight years. It was time for me to stand on my own, build a future for my family, and finally secure a place to call our own."

"We currently live on family-owned land, but it has always been my dream to have a piece of land that I can truly call my own. I want to create a safe space for my children, even in the future when I am no longer around. To achieve this goal, I plan to save a portion of my transfers and invest in goats, hoping they will multiply and increase in number. Eventually, I aim to sell some of them and use the proceeds, along with my savings from my business endeavors, to purchase the land I desire. Currently, I run a food business at a school, and I am happy to report that it is doing well. My hope is that, in the future, we will have a secure home and that some of the goats will help support my family, especially my children's education, securing a better future for them."

"My children's education has always been a top priority for me. Currently, I have a child who will be transitioning to a higher education level, which requires a significant amount of money for shopping and paying school fees for her enrollment. I understand that without proper preparation, I could easily feel overwhelmed, and my child might miss out on attending school. To avoid this situation, I started saving a portion of my transfers in a local savings group. This way, I will be fully prepared when the time comes to take my daughter to school. Once she is enrolled and settled in, I plan to continue saving a portion of my transfers with the goal of buying four goats—two males and two females. My hope is that they will multiply, allowing me to trade some of them for a female cow that can provide us with milk and enhance our nutrition. Additionally, I intend to use some of the goats as an educational asset for my children. They will be vital for our family's sustainability, especially as this program comes to an end. I am truly grateful for the opportunity that GiveDirectly has provided for me and my family, and I remain hopeful that our future will turn out positively."

"My initial goal was to purchase a place of my own, providing my family with a space we can truly call home. I am thrilled to share that I have achieved this goal, and I am now focused on further plans to secure our future. I am on a mission to improve our living conditions and enhance our overall quality of life. Recently, a secondary school was established near our village, creating new economic opportunities for us. With this development, I plan to buy a piece of land where I can build rental houses to lease to the teachers at the school. To make this vision a reality, I intend to continue investing in goats using a portion of the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly. My strategy is to allow these goats to multiply and then trade some of them for two bulls. My ultimate aim is to raise these bulls and sell them in the future, using the proceeds to purchase the land for my rental project. Additionally, I will keep selling some of the goats and utilize part of my transfers to construct the rental houses. This approach will provide me with a reliable asset that will support my family in the years ahead. I am hopeful that this plan will come to fruition, and I firmly believe that I will achieve self-sustainability in the future, especially as this program comes to an end."

"After completing my studies, I am currently selling vegetables as I prepare for my next step. My goal is to save enough money to open an electronic shop right after I graduate in December. I am passionate about electronic engineering, and I believe opening this shop will be a perfect fit for me. With the electronic shop, I aim to offer a convenient option for my neighbors who currently have to travel far for electronics and repairs. I plan to sell electronics and provide repair services at reasonable prices, making it easier for everyone in my community. The income from the shop will not only support me but also help me provide for my family's needs and improve our living standards. I am excited about combining my love for electronic engineering with entrepreneurship and making a positive impact in my community. To achieve my goal of opening an electric business, I already have eight goats which I rear with the intention of selling once they multiply to a good number. The income I will get from this will support me in securing a business premises and also buying a few items to start with. Thus, I am very optimistic that I will achieve this dream goal."

"I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the financial support, as it has allowed me to take care of my family without facing financial stress. Looking ahead, I aim to secure my family's future by expanding our herd of goats. While I currently have two goats, my goal is to increase their number. By doing so, I can create a reliable source of income and food for my family when the financial support ends. With careful planning, I plan to focus on my goat rearing project as a means of future financial stability. Goat rearing is a promising venture due to their rapid reproduction, with some goats giving birth to twins, effectively doubling their financial value. Additionally, there is a ready market for goats, alleviating concerns about finding buyers. As I have children in school, I must consider the period beyond the initial five years, as we were informed that the financial support will cease at that time. I am determined not to return to the situation I was in before receiving assistance from GiveDirectly. I understand that investing these funds wisely will ensure that my children have enough to eat and can continue their education. I envision a future where our goat herd flourishes, providing us with not only milk and meat but also the opportunity to sell some goats to meet other essential needs."

"I am a mother of seven children and rely on subsistence farming to provide for my family while my husband works at construction sites. When I received my first transfer from GiveDirectly, I knew exactly how I would use it to better my family’s situation. First, I used $100 to settle the outstanding school fees for my children, clearing all their fee balances for the year, which lifted a huge burden off our shoulders. Now, my children can attend school without any interruptions, and I no longer have to worry about arrears holding them back. After ensuring my children’s education, I turned my focus to improving our living conditions. Our house is small and cramped, barely enough to accommodate my large family. So, I decided to invest $397 in buying 28 pieces of iron sheets and 11 ridges for constructing a more spacious home. With these materials, the construction of the new house is already underway, and I’m excited about the prospect of having a more comfortable space for us. With the remaining $53, I bought a sack of maize and other food supplies to ensure my family is well-fed as we continue working on our goals. This transfer has been a blessing, bringing us closer to a brighter future."

"I am a mother of two, working hard through subsistence farming and casual jobs to provide for my family, while my husband also does casual labor at construction sites. When I received my first transfer, I knew I had to make some important decisions to improve our living conditions. The first thing I did was buy 22 pieces of iron sheets for $264, five ridges for $15, and building poles for $128, aiming to construct a new house. My current house also serves as a kitchen, and after cooking, I have to wait outside until the smoke clears before I can sleep. Building a new house will save us from this discomfort and improve our family's health and comfort. After securing the building materials, I spent $40 on food to ensure my family had enough to eat. I also bought clothes for $53, which was necessary for my children and me. Lastly, I chose to save the remaining $50 for any unforeseen challenges in the future. This transfer has truly been a blessing, helping me work towards a better home for my family and meeting our immediate needs, all while preparing for whatever may come next."