"Going forward, my wish is to start farming so that I can keep my child in school. I know the transfers from GiveDirectly are over, but their support has had a huge impact that went beyond just me. I am a member of a Self-Help Group, and even before GiveDirectly, we practiced merry-go-round savings, but we could only save small amounts because we had no money. Now, we have big savings, thanks to the support from GiveDirectly. I am planning to borrow some money from our group to invest in farming. Achieving this goal will fill me with joy and satisfaction because I know it will help keep my child in school."

"I was at home alone, feeling stressed about how to get the money for my children's school fees. I have two kids in secondary school, one in Form One and the other in Form Three. They were back for the midterm break and needed to return to school in three days with their fees paid. Desperate, I started calling my friends to borrow money because that seemed like the only solution. Fortunately, I managed to gather some funds from my friends. Then, something wonderful happened. I received a notification on my phone. When I checked it, I saw that GiveDirectly had sent me $200. I was so happy and relieved! The stress melted away, and my mental health improved instantly. I found myself smiling again. I immediately called the friends who had lent me money to share the good news and refunded their cash happily and without delay. This unexpected support from GiveDirectly not only eased my financial burden but also brought immense joy and stability back into my life."

"I was at home that evening with my wife, preparing the farm. Despite our challenges, I remained hopeful. Our 1.5-acre farm, our primary source of food and income, had recently been destroyed by floods. The loss was huge. Without the farm, we struggled to meet our daily needs. My wife, our child, and I were uncertain about our future. As we worked, a notification buzzed on my phone. It was from GiveDirectly, informing me that $200 had been sent to us. In that moment, my heart filled with joy and gratitude. This unexpected gift meant we could start rebuilding our farm and sustaining our family once again. The happiness and relief were overwhelming. Thanks to GiveDirectly, we could now envision a brighter future and work towards it with renewed energy and hope."

"I currently own two cows and have joined a merry-go-round group to expand my herd. By year-end, I expect to receive $300 from the group, which will enable me to purchase a dairy cow. My plan is to milk the cow and sell the milk, using my role as a shopkeeper to manage sales effectively. As my herd grows through breeding, I plan to sell offspring for additional income. This investment aims to improve my children's lives and bring prosperity to my family."

"Currently, I have two goats, and my aim is to venture into livestock investment, starting with purchasing more goats. I believe goats are a wise investment because they can multiply quickly, allowing me to sell or exchange them for cows. Alongside my job at a hotel, I plan to save money from my earnings and transfers to buy additional livestock. This investment in goats is crucial as it will significantly enhance the quality of life for my family."

"I recently acquired an old motorcycle, but it's time for an upgrade. Customers nowadays prefer classy and dependable rides, which my current motorcycle isn't quite offering. My strategy is to begin by investing in goats. Once they multiply, I will sell them for a profit, enabling me to finance the purchase of a shiny, new motorcycle."

"My goal for the coming year and beyond is to ensure that all my four children receive the best education possible. A good education will guarantee them a bright future. The financial support I am receiving will help me achieve this goal of financing their education. Without this support, it would have been very difficult for me to accomplish this. I am very appreciative of the financial assistance, which is helping me take care of my family."

"Having previously experienced severe financial challenges and been unable to take care of my family, I now see this financial support as an opportunity to invest wisely and secure my financial freedom. My goal for the coming year and beyond is to invest in livestock. Purchasing livestock is a reliable and sustainable way to make long-lasting investments. Once the financial aid comes to an end, I will have something tangible to fall back on. To achieve this goal, I plan to save my subsequent transfers and use a portion of them to purchase livestock. I am very appreciative of the financial transfers I have received so far."

"My accomplishment in the coming year and beyond is to build a bigger, safer, and permanent house to accommodate all eight members of my family. With the help of my husband, we have already purchased twelve pieces of iron sheets. The next step is to save more from our subsequent transfers and purchase building poles, which are very expensive. I am hopeful that by the end of this year, if all goes to plan, the house will be ready for us to move in. I am very happy and appreciative of the financial support that will help make one of our dreams come true."

"My biggest accomplishment in the coming year and beyond is to complete the construction of my house. Building a house has been a long-time dream of mine, but the lack of money has been a huge stumbling block. Now that I am receiving the transfers, I have a better chance of achieving this dream. I plan to save money from subsequent transfers to purchase the necessary materials for building my house. Additionally, the money I am saving in the savings group will also contribute toward this goal. I am very happy and appreciative of the financial support from the transfers, which is helping me turn this dream into a reality."