"In the upcoming months, my aim is to buy a mattress. Having a mattress will ensure I can sleep peacefully and comfortably. Additionally, I'd like to invest in purchasing more livestock. Right now, I have three goats, and I want to increase their number. These animals will be valuable for generating income, even after the financial aid ends in five years. I'm grateful for the financial support; it has significantly improved my life and made me better off."

"I have been saving $15 per month for a few months now in a local savings group, and I plan to continue for the coming year and beyond. My goal is to prepare myself financially for when my son joins high school. He is currently in class six, and I believe that my savings will be enough to take him through high school. Additionally, I plan to buy some goats that I can keep and allow them to multiply. I currently have two goats, but I intend to purchase more so that even when the program comes to an end, I will have some assets that I can sell to cater for my needs."

"Currently, I am involved in the charcoal burning business. This work usually takes me far from my family and I always stay for two weeks or more without seeing them. The work is also straineous and needs one to be of good health always. At the moment, my aim is to start a business of buying goats from people and selling them at a higher price. This will not only allow me to spend more time with my family and bond with them but it will also enable me to always have enough rest. The business is also profitable and does not need huge amount of capital to start and run it."

"There's a time a started a video operating business but I had employ someone who helps me run it. This is because the business has not picked well as I earn $6 a month from it. This money cannot even sustain my family's needs for a week let alone paying school fees for my children. Due to this, I am currently spending a good amount from my monthly transfers in the purchase of goats whenever I do not much committments. I am targeting to have a total of 30 goats after which, I will set aside 15 for rearing at home and for the other 15, I will sell them in order to get money that I will use as capital in starting a business. My business will entail buying of livestock from the farmers and selling them at the nearest trading centers. This will be my main source of livelihood."

"I am planning to renovate the roof of my house by replacing the old, dilapidated iron sheets with new ones. The current roof leaks whenever it rains, which has weakened the structure of the house. To alleviate this stress, my priority is to purchase new iron sheets. I have been saving my money and have already acquired 10 pieces so far. My goal is to acquire 28 iron sheets, which will be enough to renovate the entire roof. I am pleased with my progress and believe that I will achieve my goal soon. My main objective is to have a stable house where I can live peacefully with my four children and be free from constant worries whenever it rains."

"My aim is to purchase livestock, particularly goats and chickens so that I can rear them alongside my food kiosk business. I believe that they will provide an additional source of income for me. Currently, I own three goats and more than 18 birds, and my goal is to keep them and allow them to reproduce. I can then sell them to cater for my financial needs. Even when my children advance their education, I will not struggle to raise their fees, as I can comfortably sell the livestock to meet their education expenses. I am also planning to build my own house in the next year or so to live with my two young children. I am currently living in my parent's house despite having my own family."

"I was thrilled when I received $450 from GiveDirectly. It filled me with joy and excitement because it came at a time when I needed it the most. My daughter had just finished primary school, and I wanted to make sure she could smoothly transition to high school. With $300, I paid for her school fees and bought everything she needed for school. It was a relief to know that she could continue her education without any worries. In addition to taking care of my daughter's education, I used $80 to ensure that we had enough food at home. This money arrived when we were facing deep food insecurity, so having enough to eat was a huge relief for my family. Now, with food on the table, we can focus on other important things without the constant worry of hunger. Looking ahead, I plan to sustain my family by doing farming. This will not only provide us with food but also help support my daughter's education. I'm grateful for what GiveDirectly has done for us. Their support has made a significant difference in our lives, and I'm determined to make the most of it to ensure a brighter future for my daughter."

"I am planning to save my transfer to build a new house because my current one is in very bad shape. It is too small and the roof is weak. It was built using palm leaves, which have been leaking and could be easily swept away in case of heavy rain. To achieve this goal, I have joined a merry-go-round where I save $10 every month. I plan to use the savings to buy building materials, starting with iron sheets and building poles. I want to experience the comfort of living in an iron-roofed house after spending most of my life in a thatched house."

"I am currently undergoing medication that requires me to attend frequent check-ups, which is quite costly. In addition to covering the medical expenses, I also have to pay for transportation expenses to get to the appointments. I do not have any income of my own and I am relying on the monthly transfers for my medication. I sometimes get some support from my brothers but it's been limited as they also have their own families to take care of. Due to my condition, I am unable to work and spend most of my time at home. My goal currently is to prioritize my health by attending checkups, taking my medication on time and ensuring that I am eating a balanced diet, as I am hoping for recovery."

"I started a business selling second-hand clothes with my son, and I'm delighted that it's doing well. Right now, the profits from the business have enabled me to pay for my children's fees and meet my basic needs, such as food, with ease. My dream has always been to create a stable source of income so that even when the program comes to an end, I'll be able to meet my basic needs without struggling. My current goal is to expand this business and generate more money from it. With this business, I'll no longer have to engage in casual jobs like fetching and selling firewood, which don't pay well. I hope to change my life and become financially stable through this business."