"I am in the process of paying off the debt I took from my merry-go-round, that I used to purchase a new motorcycle. Once I have cleared this debt, my next step is to invest in livestock. At the moment, I have one goat and I am looking forward to it multiplying so I can sell them and use the proceeds to cover my children's school fees. As a father of two children, I strongly believe in investing in their education to give them a brighter future. It's my priority to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities for growth and learning."

"I have a new goal: to start a vegetable business in my village. I’m excited about this venture and have already begun saving for it. Currently, I have $20 set aside to kick off the business, and I’m confident that with the additional transfers I expect to receive, I’ll be able to manage it smoothly. Once the business is up and running, I’ll be able to provide for my family’s needs more comfortably, including covering my children’s school fees and their other essentials. I’m looking forward to launching the business in the next few weeks and starting to earn a steady income."

"My once small family has now grown tremendously. I now have 7 children. I have two small one room houses. I would want to build a new house so that we can have another house to hold this big family. I would like to save for the next couple of months so I can be able to afford iron sheets as well. I would like a new house for my family and my people. This will bring me much joy."

"We live in a dry area, and depend on goat rearing. Due to the frequent drought, there are less animal feeds in the bushes. This means I cannot keep many goats due to the little pasture. When I was younger I had more goats. Goats support my family since I can sell and even buy food. Few goats affect my ability to provide for my family."

"In April this year, we experienced unexpected floods at our home. One rainy night, just before we went to sleep, found ourselves surrounded by water. Immediately after taking our supper. We were forced to relocate to a nearby center which was not affected. Luckily most of our household items were not destroyed. We relocated for two months and came back when the water levels had subsided. It worries me living here with my family, I cannot even invest in a good house since I'm worried about its safety."

"At present, my primary goal is to build a better house for my entire family. We have been enduring life in a very deteriorating house, which is in such poor condition that it could collapse at any moment. This situation has filled me with constant worry and fear of potentially becoming homeless with my family. To address this pressing issue, I am using the transfers along with my modest savings from the charcoal business to purchase building materials each month. I am hopeful that, with continued effort and persistence, this dream of a stable and secure home will soon become a reality."

"Lack of a proper fence is a major challenge I’m facing because livestock tend to invade my farm, eating and destroying my vegetables. This forces me to stay home to watch over them, because iam not able to afford to buy chain links to fence my compound due to financial constraints."

"Lack of finance is the main challenge Iam facing because I depend on casual labor to provide for my family’s basic needs. This uncertainty means that sometimes we go to bed hungry when I can't find work."

"The main challenges my family and I face are the high cost of living, school fees for my children, and illness. Additionally, I'm struggling with instability because the only job I rely on is construction work, which is currently affected by financial difficulties."

"I have been dreaming of having a bigger farm and rearing a large number of chickens, and with the help of GiveDirectly, I see that this dream is achievable. I am hoping for much bigger changes in my life, and my family is happy to have some projects running at our home."