"My goal in the coming year and beyond is to continue investing in livestock, particularly goats. The ability of goats to multiply quickly is a significant advantage for me, as it will allow their numbers to grow. I plan to sell them at a profit and use the money to take care of my family's essential needs. To achieve this goal, I intend to save money from my subsequent transfers and steadily increase my herd. By the time the five years of financial support come to an end, I will have something valuable that can generate income and sustain my family’s financial needs. I am deeply appreciative of the financial support, which is helping me work towards this important goal."

"My ultimate goal is to own two bulls. These bulls will be instrumental in helping me plough my 5-acre farm during the rainy season, making farming more manageable and productive. In addition to plowing my land, the bulls will assist in fetching water for my household needs. Furthermore, I plan to offer plowing services to others in the community, generating additional income for my family. To achieve this goal, I intend to save more money through the merry-go-round group I am part of. By contributing regularly and receiving my share, I will gradually accumulate enough funds to purchase the bulls. This plan gives me hope for a better future, knowing that I am working towards a stable and sustainable source of income. I am very grateful for the financial support, which is helping me realize my dreams despite not having a stable income."

"My primary goal in the coming year and beyond is to start and complete the construction of a new house for my family. The new house will provide the much-needed safety for all my family members and offer enough space for everyone. To achieve this goal, I plan to use a portion of my subsequent transfers to purchase the necessary building materials, such as iron sheets and building poles. Once I have gathered all the materials, I will begin the construction process. I am determined to accomplish this goal before my current house collapses, ensuring a secure and comfortable living environment for my family. I am very grateful for the financial support from the transfers, which are helping me take care of my family and achieve some of my life goals."

"It was on a Sunday afternoon when I had just arrived home, and my daughter excitedly informed me that the GiveDirectly transfers had come through. Curious, I asked her how much it was, and she told me it was $550. I was overjoyed and immediately shared the news with my children, who were just as thrilled as I was. My mind quickly turned to the house that had been under construction for so long, and I felt relief and excitement at the thought of finally being able to complete it."

"The biggest difference in my life right now is that I’ve been able to buy the remaining iron sheets I needed to complete my house. I started building it in March, but I ran out of cash and had to pause construction. When I received the money from GiveDirectly, I was so grateful because I could finally roof the house completely. Since I lost my husband last year, all the responsibilities—food, school fees, and everything else—have fallen on me. Without this support, I wouldn’t have been able to continue building, and I’m just so thankful."

"I currently live in a very small house, but my goal is to enlarge it and turn it into a more spacious and comfortable living area. Understanding the financial limitations, I have chosen to take a methodical approach by slowly acquiring building materials. While I cannot afford to buy everything all at once, I am determined to persist. The project calls for a total of 20 iron sheets, and so far, I have obtained 4. My intention is to continue gradually accumulating materials until I reach the required quantity. Each step brings me closer to achieving my dream of expanding our home, where my family and I can live happily and comfortably. Presently, I have 4 iron sheets ready for the expansion of my house and I am grateful for the progress I have made."

"It's challenging to focus on business due to my child's medical condition. My priority is her treatment and well-being. My spouse works as a motorbike taxi driver to support our family, but watching our child's health deteriorate is emotionally draining. I'm deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for the financial support, which has allowed us to afford consistent clinic visits. For now, my plan is to use my monthly transfers to cover my child's medication. Once her health improves, I'll start thinking about starting a business to help support my spouse in providing for our family."

"My spouse and I, along with our three children, currently live in a small one-room house, which doesn’t provide us with enough space. When I began receiving GiveDirectly transfers, I decided to prioritize expanding our home, something we couldn’t do before due to a lack of reliable income. With each transfer, I've been able to purchase an iron sheet every month, and I’m pleased to share that I only need about six more sheets to complete the roofing. We’ve already finished building the walls, so the final step is to complete the roof. In the coming year and beyond, our primary goal is to complete the construction. After that, I plan to invest in a goat-rearing project, which will help provide financial security for us in the future, even after the transfers stop, as goats multiply over time."

"I am an ECDE teacher which I hope to advance even further. I would like to take up a diploma of early childhood development. Getting a diploma is much more expensive than getting a certificate which means I will need more money to even advance myself. My goal is to continue saving in my savings group where I can get loans and pay to the school. I am greatful to have the liquidity to make this plans happen."

"I want to finish school and I believe I will be able to finish my second year thanks to Givedirectly. I have so far cleared my first year school fees and I am looking to move into the second year of study where I am required to have about $700. I am saving in the village savings group to allow me facilitate this. With this money as well as a few animals I am rearing I see myself being able to raise school fees and complete school."