"As I look to the future, my biggest dream is to buy a dairy cow. This cow will provide milk for my family, and we can sell the surplus to earn extra income. To make this dream a reality, I plan to save $15 every month, bit by bit until I reach my goal. This steady savings plan gives me hope and determination. Before this program comes to an end, I aim to have enough to buy the cow, which will not only improve our diet but also provide a steady source of income."

"I am so grateful for the support I’ve received from GiveDirectly. With four kids; three boys and one girl; our one-room house feels incredibly small, and there’s no privacy at all. For the coming year and beyond, my biggest dream is to build a new house. I’ve been carefully saving the money from the transfers, and I’m excited to say that I now have 20 pieces of iron sheets and building poles ready for construction. This new house will not only give us the space we desperately need but also provide a sense of dignity and comfort for my family. I can’t wait to see my children grow up in a home where they have their own space and feel safe."

"I want to buy more animals. That might sound simple but for me having animals provides a lifeline for rainy days. When you are broke you can sell one of the animals especially chicken and get what you want. I also want chicken which can grow in number by breeding and I can sell them and get goats too. I think I am on course for this since now I have 7 chicken and goats. I am so thankful for GIvedirectly."

"As a recipient of GiveDirectly, I am filled with hope and determination for the coming year and beyond. Currently, I have two goats, but I dream of expanding my small herd. With each transfer I receive, I plan to save diligently, setting aside a portion to buy more goats. This isn’t just about increasing numbers; it’s about securing a stable future for my family. Goats are not only a source of meat but also a potential income stream. By next year, I envision having a thriving herd that will help us in tough times, pay for my children's education, and improve our overall quality of life."

"I used $200 from the recent transfer to pay my child's secondary school fees. This allowed me to clear the arrears from the last term and cover the fees for the second term. I am really happy about this because it means my child can focus on their studies without the disruption of being sent home for unpaid fees. In addition, I invested $100 to buy two goats. Goats reproduce quickly in our area, providing a reliable future source of income to support my children's education. Owning goats will enable us to sell offspring periodically, which can help cover educational expenses and other needs over time. I also spent $100 on six iron sheets. My plan is to replace the old, worn-out iron sheets on the walls of our house. This renovation will make our home more attractive, provide better protection against crawling insects, and significantly improve our living conditions. I used the remaining amount from the transfer to buy food for my family"

"I am a father of three children with one wife. Our primary work is looking after our animals and working on our farm. We often come home very tired, needing a comfortable bed to sleep on, but we couldn't afford a mattress until now. I used $50 to buy a mattress so we can sleep comfortably. Noticing that we were spending a lot on buying milk from the shop, I decided to use $30 to purchase an additional sheep, bringing our total to seven. My plan is that when they give birth, we'll have sufficient milk at home, eliminating the need to buy it from shops, and ensuring my kids have milk to drink.Additionally, I spent $50 on modernized iron sheets. When I receive my second transfer, I plan to use it to buy more iron sheets to build a bigger and better house, as our current one is too small and has old iron sheets. This will give my children a better place to sleep.With the remaining $50, I bought clothes for my children worth $20 and used $30 for food. We often rely on casual jobs, working for others to get food and clothes. I balance this by working on my own farm on alternate days. My wife also does house chores and casual jobs to support us.Now, I can testify that I have seen positive changes in my life compared to the past, where affording almost everything was a challenge."

"I have been diligently saving a portion of my income from my temporary job as a secretary, along with the funds from GiveDirectly, to expand my poultry business. The profits from selling chickens go straight into my savings, as I have ambitions to enroll in an accounting course and need to secure the necessary funds. To achieve my goal of joining college, I am maximizing my efforts in poultry farming, as this is my primary source of income to facilitate my next steps. I am grateful for the support that is making this possible."

"We currently live in a two-room house, with our two boys and two girls sharing a single room. As the boys grow older, they will need separate rooms for privacy and independence. To address this, I am planning to build a three-room house. This new arrangement will allow us to vacate our current house for our sons while we move into the new one, providing everyone with the privacy they need. Although I haven't started construction yet, I am grateful to GiveDirectly for their support, which will enable me to achieve this goal. I have already begun buying building materials and aim to continue acquiring them through my monthly transfers. This is my major goal for the coming year and beyond. I am thankful for the financial support, which previously allowed me to buy a goat something I couldn't have managed without this assistance."

"It was around 3:00 PM and I was in bed, relaxing after a tiresome day working on my farm. Suddenly, my phone, which was right next to me, buzzed with a notification. Curiously, I checked the message and saw that it was from M-Pesa, indicating the receipt of a transfer from GD. I was overjoyed to receive the money and immediately shared the good news with my family, who were equally excited. We had been yearning to own a TV, so we planned to go to town the following day to buy it. Thank you, GD, for making it possible for us to acquire something that seemed impossible."

"I plan to expand my egg-selling business. Currently, I buy only one crate, which gives me a $5 profit, and I finish selling it every day even though I start at midday. To increase my income, I plan to buy three crates a day. Although I struggle with using a bucket to hawk my boiled eggs, I plan to buy a trolley. Using a bucket is inconvenient because the eggs get cold and it is not presentable. A trolley will help me keep the eggs warm and look more professional. I plan to use my current savings from the business to invest in this improvement."