"Through my first transfer, I supported myself during the difficult time following the floods that occurred recently in our area, causing devastating losses to my crops on almost eight acres of land. Thankfully, I had goats, which I sold to raise capital for replanting tomato crops on nearly two acres of land. My crop needed to be raised off the ground, but I didn't have the money for the expensive stakes. Receiving my first transfer was incredibly timely and relieved me of stress. I immediately bought the stakes and tended to my crops with urgency, hoping this crop would help me get back on my feet. Additionally, having a family of six and being the sole provider while having nothing to give was overwhelming. The floods destroyed the crops I relied on, despite all my efforts. Your assistance helped me put food on the table, and I am hopeful that I will fully recover. Thank you, GiveDirectly."

"Receiving $200 from GiveDirectly enabled me to construct a toilet after my family and I were displaced by floods and moved to a new plot. Everyone had their own toilet, and since it’s a residential area with many people, sharing wasn’t easy because everyone locks their washrooms. There are no bushes around, so having a latrine was essential. Without this support, I wouldn’t have managed since all the money I got from selling my maize went to moving the house and paying the land deposit. Thank you, GiveDirectly."

"The house we're currently living in is small and cannot accommodate us comfortably. Despite it being a two-room house, the rooms are incredibly cramped. As a family, we have set a goal of building a more spacious home that will provide us with the living space we need. To achieve this, we plan to buy building materials in bits every month once we receive our transfers, using a portion of the funds for this purpose. Although it will take us longer to complete the construction process, we have hope that we will finally be able to move into our new, more comfortable home. Once the house construction is complete, I intend to continue using a portion of the transfers to buy more goats. I am hopeful that these animals will multiply and increase in number and value over time. In the future, I can then sell them to support my family's needs. In addition to the livestock investment, I also want to use another portion of the transfers to expand my food-selling business. By reinvesting in this venture, I can increase its revenue and further support my family's well-being."

"My goal is to purchase a plot of land and build a house. Currently, we are renting, but owning our own place would bring immense peace and financial relief. I am already in the process of acquiring the land, and I plan to utilize my transfers to buy more goats. I am hopeful that these goats will multiply and increase in number and value over time. In the future, I plan to trade these goats for cows, which will also multiply and increase in number. When the time is right, I can sell these cows and use the proceeds to acquire the piece of land. In addition to my livestock investments, I also plan to expand my vegetable selling business into a bigger shop that will sell more varieties of products. This expansion will increase our revenue, allowing us to take better care of our family. By pursuing these strategic investments, I am working towards securing our financial future. The goats and cows will provide a sustainable source of income, while the expanded business will increase our revenue. By combining these efforts, I am confident that we will be able to achieve our goal of owning our own home and living a more secure and prosperous life."

"Initially, my plan was to expand our house and make it more spacious to accommodate our growing family. However, I have decided to take a different approach. My current plan is to collaborate with my husband, save my transfers, and combine them with his money to help him acquire a motorcycle. My husband is currently employed as a motorcyclist taxi driver, and by becoming self-employed, he will be better equipped to take care of our family's needs, which is not always possible with his current employment situation. Once my husband has acquired his own motorcycle, I intend to shift my focus to developing a plot of land that we own. My goal is to start a food-selling business on this property. To achieve this, I plan to use my transfers to buy more chicken, with the hope that they will multiply and increase in number and value over time. In the future, I can then sell these chickens and use the money, together with the support of my husband, to establish my food-selling business. I am hopeful that by working together and utilizing my transfers strategically, I will be able to achieve these goals."

"I have a son in secondary school and four children in primary school, and my primary goal is to ensure that they can all continue their studies without interruption. To achieve this, I plan to keep using my transfers to pay their school fees, guaranteeing that they can focus on their education. In addition to covering my children's educational expenses, I have also made a strategic investment in livestock. Previously, I used some of my transfers to purchase a goat, with the hope that it will multiply and increase in number and value over time. In the future, when the time is right, I intend to sell these goats and use the proceeds to further support my children's education. This investment will provide a reliable source of funding to help secure a brighter future for my family."

"My main goal is to ensure that my children can continue their studies up to higher levels, so they can have a better future. To achieve this, I plan to use some of my transfers to buy more goats, while also using other portions to pay for their school fees. By purchasing more goats with my transfers, I am hopeful that these animals will multiply and increase in number over time. In the future, I intend to trade these goats for cows, which will also grow in value. When the time is right, I will sell the cows and use the proceeds to fund my children's education. I am truly grateful that GiveDirectly has provided me with this opportunity to grow my family's resources. This support will allow me to create a sustainable plan to ensure my children can continue their studies and have a brighter future ahead of them."

"I had originally intended to utilize my funds to launch a vegetable sales company, but after giving it some thought, I chose to go in a different direction that I think will ultimately be more beneficial. I decided to try my hand at livestock farming, and I'm happy to report that I was able to trade a few of my goats and got a cow already. My intention is to keep buying more goats with my transfers in the future. With time, I hope, the quantity and worth of these animals will rise. I plan to sell these animals when the time is perfect and utilize the money I make to help pay for my child's schooling. Additionally, I plan to let the cow I currently own grow and increase in value, and I will also sell it in the future to further support my child's educational needs."

"Taking care of my health is still my top priority because it is a major worry. I intend to keep utilizing my transfers to pay for the treatments and medical costs I need to get well again. It is important that I regain my health, and I pledge to put all of my resources to this quest. I want to continue concentrating on healthcare and using my transfers to buy more animals, such hens and goats. I hope that as time goes on, they will multiply and become more numerous. In the future, when I am fully recovered, I can then sell these livestock and use the proceeds to start a business of my choosing. This investment in livestock will provide a valuable safety net and source of income to support my family's needs. Once I have regained my health and established a reliable income stream from the livestock sales, I plan to use those funds to start a business that aligns with my interests and goals at that particular time. By taking this approach, I can create a sustainable future for myself and my family, where my health, financial security, and entrepreneurial endeavors all work in harmony to improve our overall well-being."

"I have dreamt of owning my own piece of land and building a house on it and call it my home for a very long time and I am excited to say that I have made quite a progress on this dream. By saving my previous transfers, I was able to accumulate a substantial amount and used it to purchase a plot of land. Seeing this dream come to fruition fills me with a deep sense of accomplishment. With the land now in my possession, I have begun building my own house. However, this has proven to be a challenging because I do not have the required money for building all at once. To get over this challenge, I plan to continue saving my transfers, and once I have accumulated a substantial amount, I will use those savings to complete the construction of my new home. Once the house-building project is finished, I intend to shift my focus to acquiring goats using my transfers hoping that they will multiply and increase in number and value over time. In the future, I can then sell them to generate income that I can rely on during difficult times. This livestock investment will serve as a valuable safety net, ensuring that I have a sustainable source of support especially once this project comes to an end."