"My goal in the coming months is to buy all the necessary materials required to build a new house. A spacious, two-bedroom house will make life easier for my family to live in. I am out of words to express my gratitude for the financial support. The money will help me achieve a long-term goal. I am very happy that very soon I will be able to achieve this dream with the help of the transfers and this makes me very happy."

"My oldest son started secondary school this year after finishing primary school last year. I am really happy because the money I saved last year helped me enroll him in his new school so he can keep studying. In the future, my plan is to use the money I receive to pay for my children's school fees and make sure they have a bright future."

"I am planning to purchase more livestock, particularly chickens, goats, and a dairy cow, in the upcoming year and beyond. As I don't have a stable source of income to provide for my family's needs, I view these livestock as valuable assets that can help me during financial difficulties. Currently, I own 24 chickens, a turkey, and two guinea fowl that I acquired through transfers. I believe that owning these animals is the best alternative source of income to supplement my earnings from selling snacks. My plan is to breed them and let them multiply so that I can eventually sell them at a profit and settle my financial needs."

"My current goal is to renovate my house, which has been in a bad shape for quite some time. The rooftop of my house was built using iron sheets, which have become old and dilapidated, causing them to leak every time it rains. This was a terrible experience for me because my house became unlivable during such times. With the support of GiveDirectly, my husband and I have decided to use part of our monthly transfers to purchase 25 pieces of iron sheets for renovating the roof. I am happy that I have already acquired 15 pieces and have partially renovated the roof. I am now looking forward to purchasing the remaining pieces to complete the reconstruction and give my house a stable roof. Once the renovation is complete, I plan to buy goats, as they can serve as a source of cash. They are assets that I can sell to settle my financial obligations. Currently, I have two goats, and I hope to acquire more in the coming year and beyond."

"I have been saving up to build a new house since my current one is in a very bad shape. The house was built using palm leaves which constantly need to be replaced. It also leaks, which has made it weaker. To address these problems, I recently joined a merry-go-round where I have been contributing to save money to buy building materials such as poles and iron sheets. My goal is to build a new, decent, and stable house that I can call home. This will relieve me of the stress of replacing the roof and the worry of rain. When my turn comes, I plan to buy the iron sheets first, and later on, the poles."

"Thanks to GiveDirectly, my life has changed for the better. It was hard for me to afford a good home and even keep goats, let alone pay for my kids' school fees. But now, things are different. My goats have had babies, and I'm able to milk them, so we don't have to buy milk anymore. Before, there were times when we could go to bed hungry because all our money went toward school fees. But now, life is much easier.I'm grateful for the help we've received. When you visit other villages, please help them like you've helped us."

"I am grateful that I no longer have to worry about having enough food in my household. This has allowed me to focus on my children's education and invest in my farming activities. I had a good harvest, so I won't have to spend much on food for the coming months. My priority now is to pay my children's school fees on time, as I do not have a stable source of income and rely mostly on selling charcoal, which does not pay much. I have six children in school, so the transfers I receive are crucial to ensuring that they have a seamless academic journey. Additionally, I plan to buy more chickens and breed them to multiply their numbers. I believe that this project will help me overcome the financial hurdles in my household by providing a source of income by selling the chickens."

"My goal is to invest in livestock, particularly goats, which I can rely on to meet my financial needs. As an elderly person who spends most of my time at home, I don't have any source of income. My son, who has been the breadwinner, is already struggling to provide for his own family, so I'm not counting on him for financial assistance. I believe that buying goats is a good investment for me, and I plan on increasing my herd. Currently, I own four goats, and my goal is to breed them and sell their offspring to generate income for myself."

"I have been living in a grass-thatched house for years, but my dream has always been to live in an iron-roofed house. To achieve this goal, I have been saving a portion of my monthly income to purchase the building materials gradually. So far, I have managed to acquire 22 iron sheets, and some building poles, and I hope to commence construction soon. My only focus is on achieving this goal because an iron-roofed house will protect me from the rains that have been a nightmare in my current house. I plan to save more to purchase the remaining building poles, timber, and nails, and also to cover the labor costs that will be incurred"

"I am pleased that the recent transfers have been a great help in ensuring the continuity of my children's education. With the fees paid on time, they no longer face any interruptions. My goal is to provide them with the best education possible, despite my financial difficulties. Furthermore, I also plan to venture into livestock keeping, and I have already purchased a goat and two chickens with the recent transfer. To me, livestock are valuable assets that I can sell when I am in a financial need. Therefore, I intend to invest more in them. I recently joined a merry-go-round group comprising six people, where I save $10 monthly. When my turn comes, I plan to use the savings to buy more goats, rear them, let them multiply, and eventually grow my herd."