"Receiving support from GiveDirectly has been a life-changing blessing for me and my family, allowing me to dream bigger and plan for a brighter future. In the coming year, I hope to start a successful poultry farm. Each month, I've been using the money to buy two small chicks for $200, and now I proudly have 15 healthy chicks. With this growing flock, I envision building a thriving business that will sustain my family by providing fresh eggs and meat for sale."

"In the coming year and beyond, I dream of starting a successful goat farming project with my husband. We've talked about it often, imagining the possibilities and the security it could bring to our family. Currently, we have six goats and five sheep, but I envision expanding our herd significantly. Once my husband manages some funds from his casual job, we plan to invest in more goats. With careful planning and dedication, I hope to see our small goat farming project grow into a thriving project. This will grant us secure a better future for our children, ensuring they have opportunities we never had."

"Initially, my plan was to buy land to expand my farming activities. However, I realized that it's more important to expand my house first due to the limited space. My current two-room small house is not sufficient for our family of seven, so I want to gradually buy building materials to add an extra room for my children. This additional room will provide a better living environment and much-needed privacy for my family."

"My dream has always been to own cows that I could use to plow my farm during the farm preparation period, but cows are very expensive and I cannot afford them, so I decided to take it step-by-step. I started by focusing on purchasing goats instead, with the hope that they would multiply and increase in number and value over time. I therefore opted to use my transfers from GiveDirectly to purchase the first few goats, and I plan to use my future transfers to buy more goats. Currently, I have six goats, and I pray that they continue to multiply. In the future, I plan to sell or trade some of these goats in order to acquire cows, which will allow me to fulfill my dream of owning cows to work on my farm. I will also be able to sell some of these goats and use the proceeds to pay the school fees for my four children. This will ensure they can continue their education and have a better future."

"In the coming year and beyond, my dream is to gain more funds so that I can ensure my children receive a good education, even as they transition to higher levels of learning. I believe this is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty that has plagued us for years. Additionally, I aim to buy more iron sheets to complete the renovation of our house, which has been leaking badly and causing us so much discomfort. I am confident that once I achieve these goals, I will no longer worry about these issues, and our living conditions will improve significantly. I hope to accomplish these dreams with the incoming transfers, and I am determined to make the most of this opportunity."

"As a parent of four school-aged children without a business or a job that brings in money, my responsibility is to see to it that my children finish their education and lead better lives in the future. In order to do this, I made the decision to start livestock farming. I bought goats and chickens with the transfers I got from GiveDirectly and plan to use more of my transfers to buy more livestock in the hopes that they would multiply and gain value over time, enabling me to sell them later to pay for my childrens' education and provide for my family as needed. I'm excited about this venture and am optimistic that it will be beneficial to my family in the years to come."

"It was almost 4:00 PM, I was taking care of my one-acre maize farm, chasing away goats that were trying to get at my crops. While I was doing this, my phone buzzed with a new message. I quickly pulled it out of my pocket to check, and to my surprise, it was an Mpesa message indicating a receipt of $200. I had to check it twice to believe it. I was overjoyed to receive the first transfer from GD. As night fell and it got dark, I went back home, excited to share the good news with my spouse. He was equally happy. We decided to go into town the next day with our three children to get some medication for the common cold we had and to buy clothes for ourselves."

"I am looking forward to starting college in September to study ICT. My uncle, who has been successful in the field, inspired me to pursue this path. With my savings and the income from my goats investment, I will be able to afford my school fees and focus on my studies. My focus is to concentrate on my studies and make sure I get a good grade and eventually, I dream of starting my own business after I graduate in order to improve my future."

"I currently live in a two-room house, but one side is in bad shape and could collapse. The house is made of mud and metal sheets, and I plan to buy new ones to fix it up. The mud walls are old and need repairs. Recently, a strong wind blew and part of the house fell because the foundation is not very strong. Despite this, we are still living there, and fixing the house is a top priority for me. To pay for these repairs, I will use the money I receive instead of paying school fees for now. I will talk to my children's teachers about this when I start fixing the house. This will make our living conditions much better and give my children a more comfortable home."

"I am focused on investing in livestock and poultry as part of my future plans. Currently, I am involved in a merry-go-round investment group where I am saving diligently. By November this year, I aim to have saved enough to be able to purchase two to three cows.My strategy includes acquiring a cow to assist with land preparation and renting it out for additional income. Alongside my work as a motorcycle driver, I prioritize savings and investments. Income earned from my job will cover our household expenses. At present, I own seven goats, and as they multiply, I plan to exchange them for cows. Similarly, I have over thirty chickens, which I intend to exchange for goats, further advancing my goal of expanding my livestock holdings. Ultimately, I envision selling mature cows to generate income, thereby enhancing my family's standard of living. This investment will securing a prosperous future for my loved ones."