"Currently, I have a goal of starting an investment in livestock specifically goat rearing. I understand it will take quite some time because the amount I get cannot do huge things at ago but with determination and saving discipline, I will make it. As much as I would like to start with a cow, it will not be possible because the amount I receive has to be budgeted for other things such as food and school fees for my children and also the savings to be there. Due to this, buying a cow will be an outcome of the goats' investment which I plan to start with this year's transfers."

"First, I would like to register my gratitude to the organization for the assistance. I used to struggle to make ends meet in terms of getting some food but nowadays the stress has been reduced. Currently, I have a goal that I would like to accomplish by the end of the year. Since I have been sleeping on the floor using some boxes and rags as bedding, I would like to get a bed and a mattress. This will make me sleep comfortably unlike now. Apart from that, I would also like to get some poultry that is; chicken or goats depending on their availability and how affordable they will be. This is because I want to have an investment that will aid me to cater to my family so that I save the amount I will be receiving from GiveDirectly for a bigger project with time."

"Living in a decent, spacious shelter with the family is the biggest difference in my life. Currently, I am happy that we no longer have to suffer during the onset of rainy season. Furthermore, I am able to cater for the basic needs of our family of 2 kids and my spouse like food and clothing without struggling."

"A lot has changed in my life since we started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly. Buying a dairy cow was one great achievement that has really changed my life and that of my family. We now have enough milk supply within our household where we can even sell some to meet other emerging family needs."

"For more than two years, we have been seeking shelter with my 2 children from our neighbors after our house collapsed. Since then, I have not been able to rebuild a new one due to the poverty condition in my family. I am a single parent of 2 depending on temporary low-paying casual jobs to raise the family. The arrival of Givedirectly in our village revived the ambition of owning a better shelter. I am planning to spend a larger part of the recent transfer to construct a decent two-roomed,mud-walled, irony-roofed house for the family. This will restore the privacy and happiness that I have been missing. In addition, I am planning to use $100 to support the education of my two 12 years old kids who are still in primary school. At the moment, they have a huge fee balance. Lastly, I will utilize the remaining amount to start livestock rearing a future investment for children's education."

"My new goal is to invest in livestock specifically goats. I chose goats over cows because goats can survive without water for a longer time compared to cows. Through this investment, I will be able to cater to my children's education as well as their basic needs."

"I've wanted to renovate my home for a very long time, especially the roof, which was absolutely catastrophic, especially during the rainy season. Rain would cause the iron sheets to leak, leaving the entire house sopping wet. As a result, I made the decision to go to a nearby hardware store and ask the owner if I could borrow roughly 15 pairs of iron sheets, which I will gradually pay back with each transfer I receive this year. Aside from that, I also intended to pay my son's tuition before spending the remaining funds on nourishment because it is also a struggle."

"The lack of a stable source of income is the biggest challenge currently. My husband who is the breadwinner of the family is a driver, and with the rise in the cost of fuel, he gets little money as he works on a casual basis. This has made us struggle to make ends meet hence we are unable to meet all the basic needs of our family."