"A reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do casual jobs making approximately $50 per month which caters for food and school fees. Sometimes it takes almost two months without accessing any job. This has made my children miss classes due to lack of school fees."

"For now, my main goal in the coming months is to build another house for my four children. I've been strategizing how to achieve this by focusing on selling the goats I've been purchasing and using my modest savings. I am confident that with these efforts, I will make this dream a reality. Currently, our small, one-room house is a source of stress because it doesn't provide enough space for my family of six. Both my children and I crave privacy, and this has been challenging. However, I am optimistic that once the new house is built, my children will finally have peace of mind and ample space to call their own. This vision motivates me every day, and I'm determined to see it through for the well-being and comfort of my family."

"For now, my dream has been to build a house for my three children. Presently, they are relying on the hospitality of nearby relatives for accommodation, but as their parent, I am determined to provide them with a stable living situation by building them a house. It breaks my heart to see them without a permanent place to call home, and I want to change that. I trust that through the transfers that I receive every month, I will be able to save enough money to build a new house for them. I plan to diligently put aside a portion of each transfer, knowing that each saved penny brings us closer to our own home. By doing this, I hope to ensure that my children will no longer need to seek shelter from relatives and can grow up in a secure, loving environment."

"For now, my primary focus is on a significant goal I hope to accomplish by August, which is to build a new house. I plan to allocate my upcoming transfers, my savings, and the goats that I will be owning towards purchasing building poles. Building this house will not only fulfill one of my personal ambitions but will also provide a spacious living area for my seven family members and a comfortable space to host visitors. Achieving this dream will bring me immense pride as a parent, as I have long struggled with the lack of adequate housing. The thought of finally providing my family with a stable and comfortable home brings me a sense of peace that I have been missing. I am determined to see this project through and ensure that my family has a better place to live."

"subsistence farming is no longer reliable thanks to the inconsistent rainfall patterns. Our area has had long periods of dry spells, for at least 5 years. I therefore engage in charcoal burning and other casual jobs for an income. The proceeds from these jobs cannot fully sustain my family of 3. Even today my son is out of school because of $23 arrears."

"Sanitation is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I have tried to build a permanent toilet but invain due to lack of funds. The semi permanent toilets I build are always brought down by heavy rains and strong winds."

"Even with my skills as a house constructor, it is hard to find jobs due to the harsh economic challenges in the country. Without money in circulation, it is difficult for people like me to be called for work. The last time i earned for my job was 2 weeks ago where I got paid $10 which cannot sustain the needs of my family of 3."

"I have been investing in chicken with the hopes of selling them in the future when needed and trading some for goats. The goats are also intended to multiply, increase in value, and eventually be sold to support my family. I had around 60 chicken, but unfortunately, around 20 of them died due to illness. This setback made me very sad but did not discourage me and I am now happy with the progress that I have made. I therefore plan to buy and raise more chicken using my transfers and with the help of my husband, so that in the future, they can help me take care of my family."

"My plans have always included building a new house for my family, as our current home is aged and leaking, making it uncomfortable to live in. With the help of transfers from GiveDirectly and my savings from other hustles, I have been able to erect the structure, and the construction is in progress. I aim to complete the house within the next month, and I will be very happy once it is finished. After completing the house, I plan to venture into the livestock selling business, starting with goats so that I can support my family. My goal is to save the profits, along with additional transfers, to eventually advance to selling cows. To achieve this, I need a starting capital of $500, which I plan to gather by saving the transfers from GiveDirectly. I am truly hopeful that my dreams will become a reality as this will make me very happy."

"I currently cook with firewood and do not have a separate kitchen. With the ongoing rains, I have to cook inside the same house where we sleep, making it uncomfortable and causing us to suffocate from the smoke, which poses significant health risks. My plan is to build a separate kitchen so that during the rainy season, I have a proper place to cook, avoiding the smoke and potential health hazards. To achieve this, I intend to use some of the transfers, along with other resources, to construct a kitchen. Once this is accomplished, I will be very happy. Following this, I will focus on my initial plan of buying livestock, hoping they will multiply and increase in value. This will help me support my children's education in the future."