"My goal for this year is to expand my livestock activities by purchasing more goats and cows. I plan to use the upcoming transfers to achieve this. Increasing my livestock will provide a valuable investment that will benefit me even after the project ends, creating a lasting legacy. I am pleased with the progress I have made so far, as it ensures that my family will be well taken care of in case of any urgent needs. I am deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for their support, which has significantly improved our situation."

"My goal for the coming year is to finish building my shop, which consists of three rooms. One room will be used for my business, while the other two will be rented out to generate additional income. To complete this project, I am setting aside $20 from my monthly transfers, which I save in our local savings club. Once I have accumulated enough money, I will purchase the necessary materials, such as sand and cement, to finish the construction. This investment will enhance my business and provide extra income through the rental spaces. I am pleased with the progress I have made this far and am deeply grateful for the support I have received."

"My goal for the coming year is to upgrade my grass-thatched house to one with an iron roof. This has been a long-time dream, but I have not been able to achieve it due to pressing responsibilities like paying school fees and buying food for my family. I plan to start setting aside a part of my transfers to help me reach this goal. Having an iron-roofed house will ensure my family's safety and improve our living conditions. I am happy with the progress I have made so far and look forward to the future with optimism, knowing that I can continue to grow and succeed with the support I receive."

"My goal for this coming year is to build a new house since our current one-room home is not enough for our growing family. This situation has been challenging for us. I plan to use the money from selling my livestock to finance the construction of a new house. Having a proper home will greatly reduce the stress we face and ensure the safety and security of my family, giving me peace of mind and improving our quality of life. I am grateful for this opportunity to enhance our living conditions, and I am determined to make the most of it for the well-being of my family. This chance to create a better home environment means a lot to us, promising a brighter future and greater comfort for everyone under our roof."

"Currently, I am involved in the selling and burning of charcoal to support my family. At the same time, I am raising four goats with the goal of breeding them to increase their numbers. This strategy will allow me to sell some of the goats and use the proceeds to purchase a dairy cow. My plan is to start a milk-selling business to serve my neighbors, thereby diversifying my income sources. My objective is to achieve significant profits to ensure my children receive a continuous education and to improve our living conditions. Thus, my primary focus is on these endeavors."

"GiveDirectly has significantly impacted our lives by providing us with unconditional transfers and the freedom to decide how to use the funds. This has allowed us to address our hardships and improve our living standards. In just four months, we have sent our children to school without difficulty, improved our living conditions, and invested in valuable assets such as livestock. We could not afford these things before GiveDirectly, and we are grateful for the positive changes in our lives. Although the program has ended, I wish it could continue so that it can keep improving our lives."

"My initial goal was to invest in building my house. Thanks to GiveDirectly, I have managed to build a comfortable home for my family. In the future, I plan to build shops to rent out rooms for a fee. Our home is next to the market, so I believe this is a wise decision. Looking ahead, having a steady income is crucial. To achieve this, I plan to use my monthly transfers to build these shops, ensuring my financial security even after the transfers end. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for economically empowering us. Currently, I depend on less reliable casual jobs thus utilizing these transfers perfectly well will completely change our lives."

"As an elderly person, I find it increasingly difficult to engage in physically demanding work that would allow me to earn money to support my grandchildren in the future. However, I have come up with a plan that I believe will help me achieve this goal. I have decided to save my money in a merry-go-round group, pooling funds together with others. Once I receive the pooled money, I intend to continue saving a portion of my transfers in the group. When it's my turn to receive the funds again, I plan to use them to purchase goats. My hope is that these goats will multiply and increase in number and value over time, so that in the future, I will have a reliable source of income to fall back on, especially when the GiveDirectly program comes to an end. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to participate in this program, as it has provided me with a means to secure a better future for myself and my grandchildren. While I may not be able to engage in physically demanding work, I am determined to make the most of the resources available to me through this program and my merry-go-round group."

"I am a father of five children who does not have any job or business to generate income, and currently, I do not have a permanent home but instead live in an open makeshift structure. My children depend entirely on my late mother's house for shelter, while I am living in a makeshift structure. It has always been my intention to build a proper house for myself, and I plan to use a portion of my transfers to gradually buy building materials to make this dream a reality. In addition to the challenge of finding a stable home, we are also facing hunger. To address this, I intend to allocate part of my transfers to purchase food for my family, ensuring that we do not go hungry during these difficult times. I am truly grateful for these transfers, as they have provided me with support when I needed it most. Without this assistance, I honestly do not know what I would have done. My hope is to create a better future for my children, where we can have a safe and secure place to call home."

"As a male adult, living in the same house as my mother has always been awkward to me. I have always dreamed of the day when I will finally venture out on my own and build a house for myself. This year, I have made it my mission to make sure that I have built my own house, a goal that will not only provide me with the privacy I desire but also the respect and pride that comes with being a man who has achieved this milestone. To make this dream a reality, I plan to utilize my transfers to continue purchasing building materials. With each transfer, I will invest in the necessary supplies to bring my house to completion. I am very happy about the prospect of moving into my own house and the sense of accomplishment that will come with it. Once I have successfully built my own home, I intend to allocate a portion of my future transfers to acquire goats. My hope is that these animals will multiply and increase in number and value over time, providing me with a reliable source of income and a safety net for my future needs."