"We purchased a three-acre piece of land with the intention of making payments gradually. Thanks to the transfers from GiveDirectly, my spouse and I have been able to make timely payments. Moreover, we use a portion of our daily income to contribute towards paying off the land. Currently, we have approximately $190 remaining. This land has proven to be beneficial as we grow maize, and whenever we have a good harvest, we sell some of it to accelerate our payments. Our goal is to fully pay off the remaining balance by the end of the year and obtain our own title deed. Once this project is completed, we plan to open a small shop, which will provide us with daily income to support our family once the GiveDirectly transfers come to an end, ensuring we do not go back to the hardship we faced before GiveDirectly came to our area."

"I have eight children of which five are in primary school. The older ones have completed their secondary education and are waiting to join college. However, due to a lack of sufficient funds, I have asked them to wait while I prioritize their younger siblings' education. The support from GiveDirectly has been a great relief as I've been using the transfers to pay for my children's school fees. However, knowing that the transfers will eventually come to an end, I've decided to invest a portion of the money in buying goats. In the upcoming year and beyond, I intend to focus on this project as it will serve as my future financial security. The reason for keeping goats is to eventually acquire bulls, primarily for land cultivation. I plan to sell the goats once they multiply to a good number and use the proceeds to buy the cows of my dreams. If this plan becomes a reality, I intend to use the cows for tilling my land and offering tilling services to other farmers for a fee. This, in turn, will provide me with income to support my family and pay for my children's education more easily."

"In the upcoming year and beyond, my main focus is to prioritize my children's education. Despite the numerous challenges we encounter, I am determined to carefully manage our expenses and save as much as possible from the aid we receive. These funds have been crucial, and I aim to utilize them well to ensure that my children have all the necessary resources for school. I envision a future where they can pursue their education without any disruptions, equipped with new uniforms, books, and timely paid fees. My objective is to consistently save a portion of each transfer to establish a secure fund for their education. I firmly believe that by doing so, I can provide them with the best opportunities to succeed, grow confident, and receive a quality education, thereby breaking the cycle of hardship. The encouragement from GiveDirectly has ignited hope within me that we can accomplish this, and I am dedicated to forging a brighter future for my children."

"My goal for this year and beyond is to expand my livestock venture, which I believe will become a valuable asset that helps me take care of my children. To achieve this, I plan to continue saving a portion of my transfers in our merry-go-round group. Once I receive the pooled funds, I will use them to buy more goats and increase my livestock base. I hope that these goats will multiply and increase in number and value, allowing me to sell some of them in the future. The proceeds will help me support my family’s welfare and provide for my children’s education, especially as they transition into higher education, which can be quite costly. I am truly grateful to GiveDirectly for opening doors for me and my family, and I am excited about the future. I am committed to ensuring that my children continue their education and have the opportunities they deserve."

"My dream is to own a piece of land and build rental houses that will serve as valuable assets in the future, allowing me to sustain my family and provide an education for my children. To achieve this, I plan to develop a larger livestock base that I can trade for cows down the line. Currently, I run a food kiosk business, which I started using the transfers I received from GiveDirectly, and I am happy to say that it helps meet my family's daily needs. I intend to continue using a portion of my transfers to buy goats, hoping they will multiply and increase in number and value. In the future, I plan to trade these goats for cows, which I will raise until they appreciate in value and can be sold. The proceeds from these cows will then be used to purchase the piece of land I desire. Once I acquire the land, I will trade more goats and cows to generate additional funds for building the house. I have always wanted to live in a place where I don’t have to pay rent and to become a landlady, knowing that this source of income is reliable. By pursuing these strategic investments, I am actively working toward securing our financial future. The goats and cows will provide a sustainable source of income, while the expansion of my business will increase our revenue. By combining these efforts, I am confident that we will achieve our goal of owning our own home and living a more secure and prosperous life."

"In the coming year and beyond, my main hope is to construct a new house for my family. Our current house is old, worn out, and too small for all of us. Before I got sick, I had started buying some building materials, but I had to stop because of my health. Now that I'm feeling better, I want to resume buying the materials bit by bit. I believe that slowly but surely, I will gather everything needed to build a strong, bigger house. My dream is to see my family living in a safe and spacious home, and I am confident that with careful planning and persistence, this dream will come true."

"My aspiration for the coming year and beyond is to enhance our living situation by constructing a new house. This will provide ample space for my family of four, ensuring we all have privacy and comfort under one roof. Another important goal of mine is to secure enough funds to support my children through secondary school and eventually university. Given my current situation without a stable job, I will rely on the incoming transfers and the support from my elder son to achieve these goals. Once accomplished, my family will thrive in a secure and comfortable environment, and my children will have a brighter future that supports their personal growth and transforms our entire home."

"My current goal is to build a new house, as the one we have now is very old and has a damaged roof, which could collapse at any moment. With the upcoming transfers, I am confident that I can turn this dream into reality. Having a safe and secure place to call home will mean I no longer have to worry about my children's safety because of the house's condition. Another goal is to buy several goats to support my children's education when they go to college. Having these goats will help ensure they can study without any interruptions and build the bright future I envision for them. Achieving these goals would mean no longer having to worry about safety and giving my children a more secure and prosperous future."

"In the coming months and beyond, my goal is to buy more goats and keep them in my household. With the incoming transfers, I am hopeful that I will achieve this. I currently have some goats, and I hope that with time, I will have many more. This way, I can pay the fees for my granddaughter, who is currently in a lower grade. By the time she transitions to a higher level of education, I hope to have enough goats to support her education and career. This will be a win for me, as I trust that in the future, she will take care of me when she gets a good job. Additionally, the goats will provide security for me, as I am currently jobless. I will rely on them in case of emergencies, so I can sell some to resolve any issues that arise."

"My main focus is to ensure that my kids can receive a good education and have more opportunities than I did. Although I currently support my family by selling charcoal, I want to improve our financial situation. I plan to buy groceries from the market and sell them at a fair price in my village. By saving some of my current transfers from GiveDirectly, I hope to gather enough money to start this new business. This will make it easier for me to pay for my children's education. Furthermore, I'm considering other ways to generate income, such as investing in goats for future financial security. I'm happy that I've been able to buy a few goats so far, and I'm confident that this project will continue to progress. Since these transfers are not permanent, and I don't want to regret how I used them, I'm looking for long-term projects that will support me even when the transfers come to an end."