"I aim to start rearing goats in the coming year and beyond. However, I have not been able to buy any as of now due to financial constraints for my two grandchildren and food. As the main provider for the family, I have not had the chance to save for buying livestock. Despite this, I still believe that I can save, even if it means forgoing other needs. This is because once the transfers end, this livestock will allow me to raise funds for the needs of my family, serving as a source of future income."

"I plan to repair my house, as the mud walls were damaged from the rains that persisted towards the end of last year, leaving huge holes that let in cold air during the night. I aim to repair these walls and construct concrete skirting and pillars around them to reinforce their structure. Although I cannot estimate the cost of the repairs, I hope to save enough from the transfers to implement this project."

"In the future, I aspire to expand my livestock, focusing on chickens and goats. These animals can be sold to cover basic needs like food and school fees for my children. Rearing livestock is an ideal option for me as I lack a reliable source of income, and they have the potential to multiply and grow over time. Having a livestock venture will not only support my family but also assist my husband in providing for our household. With the acquisition of three goats from the transfers, I now plan to diversify my herd by adding chickens to the mix."

"Now, looking forward, I want to build a house back in the village. The current one I have is in poor condition, with the walls damaged by rainfall, posing a risk of collapse. Therefore, I aim to construct a new house before this one completely collapses. I estimated the budget for this new house to be around $300. Since my mechanic job has not yet picked up well, I plan to save at least $5 from the cash transfers to accumulate funds that will support the house construction exercise. I hope that in the future, more opportunities arise in terms of work so that I can complete this task in no time."

"I enrolled in a hair-making college last year. Given my job as a house nanny, I can only study part-time as most of my time is spent at work. With this pace, I expect to complete my studies towards the end of the year. Upon graduation, I hope to have saved enough money to start a hair-making or salon business in my village. Such businesses are scarce there, so I would face minimal competition. Besides, setting up the business in the village would be cost-effective in terms of expenses like rent. The profits generated from the business will not only support my siblings' education but also alleviate the financial strain on my mother."

"I've been relying on casual jobs, with support from my elder son who had to drop out of university in his second year because we couldn't afford the fees. Life has been challenging, especially as the sole provider for my eight children since my husband passed away nearly nine years ago. Despite these hardships, I prioritize my children's education, hoping to secure them a better future, though it's tough without a stable income. I dropped out of school at the elementary level, a decision I regret because I believe education could have made life better. I'm determined to prevent my children from experiencing similar regrets, particularly seeing my daughter and son unable to continue their university studies for the past two years due to lack of funds pains me. Though, I remain hopeful. Farming, which could have been an alternative, was not an option for us since my 1.25-acre piece of land lay fallow for two years due to lack of capital. However, when I received support from GiveDirectly, I invested $30 in preparing the land, hoping to plant maize with the coming rains to help sustain us. Two weeks before the GiveDirectly transfer, my son in high school was sent home due to a fee arrears of $178. I paid $70 of his arrears so he could return to school. My daughter and another son in elementary school needed desks, a requirement from their school, so I spent $30 on that. The remaining $40 went towards buying food, which has been a serious challenge for us. Thank you GiveDirectly."

"I am happy that I finally was able to save enough money and buy all the building materials required to construct a new house. I am waiting to raise money to pay the mason so that he can commence the construction of the house. I feel so much joy that I will finally have a bigger and better house to accommodate all five members of my family. I appreciate the financial support I have received thus far from Give Directly that is helping me better my life and that of my family."

"In the past few days we have experienced heavy rains in our village. This has caused serious leakages making it uncomfortable to stay in the house. The current situation requires immediate solutions to prevent further destruction of property in my house. I plan on using my subsequent transfers to purchase new pieces of iron sheets and repair the roof. A complete repair on the roof will give me some peace of mind and ensure my property is safe in the house. I am very happy with the financial support that has made my life better."

"Having undergone financial challenges in the past, I want to invest in another business that will ensure I become financially stable. I plan on selling clothes commonly known as "lesos." The business will generate more income, making it easier for me to take care of my family. The success of my current business is a motivating force for me to start another one. My financial stability is currently better compared to when I was not receiving the transfers, signaling a positive impact of the transfers on my life. I am very happy and appreciate the support from the transfers in changing my life."

"My goal is make sure that my children remain in school. This will be made possible by financing their education. I am very happy now knowing that my children go to school and getting the best education. In addition to financing my children's education, I also want to invest more on purchasing livestock. The livestock are a huge investment for me owing to their ability to multiply. Once they do they will increase my initial investment. I am very happy with the positive impact from my transfers on my children education."