"Looking ahead, my goal for this year is to establish my own shop. Currently operating from home, I aspire to have a separate space for my business. With savings and upcoming transfers, I aim to achieve this goal. A dedicated space will enhance my business, allowing me to expand my stock and increase profits. These profits will contribute to saving for my children's education. I am deeply thankful for the support provided by this organization,it has been a big blessing for my family and I am excited about the positive changes ahead."

"My aspiration is to expand my small business further. Although my current stock sells steadily, I aim to diversify by adding items such as sugar, oil, and salt to increase profitability. With the upcoming transfers, I plan to invest in this expansion. A thriving business brings me peace of mind, knowing I can better provide for my family. The assistance received from GiveDirectly has been life-changing, opening up opportunities for growth and stability, for which I am sincerely thankful."

"Housing is the current challenge I am facing in life. I live in a small one room house with a grass roof. The grass is fully of termites and they fall on the bed making me have sleepless nights. It also leaks during rain season. I do not feel comfortable living in such a house."

"Housing is the current challenge I am facing in life. I live in a one room house which has a grass roof and it leaks during rain season. It has a muddy wall which is not standard and it can collapse anytime. This has made me life in this house in fear."

"Land ownership is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do irrigation along the Galana river for agribusiness. I do work on a leased land paying $60 per year. This has been a challenge for me because the inputs cost is very high and hinder me from get a good profit from the sale of my farm outputs. Due to lack of land I can not do irrigation on a large scale."

"My main goal is to acquire two bulls to enhance our farming operations. Currently, we are utilizing four acres of our family land and the cost of preparing it is high because we have to hire a tractor at $10 per acre. This expense has limited our farming capacity prompting the need to purchase the bulls that will allow us to till a larger portion of our land that is currently unused. Each mid-sized bull costs around $200, so I need $400 for two. From the sales of some chickens from my poultry project last month, I managed to raise enough money for one bull, which I plan to purchase next month. Then, I intend to use the payout from my savings group to buy the second bull. In addition to enhancing our farming endeavors, these bulls will serve as an additional income stream for my family as we intend to offer ploughing services to fellow villagers at a slightly lower fee compared to tractor services. This initiative not only benefits our farming activities but also provides a valuable service to the community, contributing to agricultural sustainability and economic empowerment."

"Operating a small business entails selling various types of fish and vegetables. My current plan involves reinvesting in the business to expand my stock, ensuring a promising income stream in the future. Additionally, I remain committed to supporting my pastor by consistently contributing to the tithe and ministry funds. The financial support I've received has been instrumental in diversifying my resources; it enabled me to acquire additional hens, cover my children's school fees, and provide food for my family. I am profoundly grateful for this assistance as it has significantly contributed to enhancing the well-being of my household."

"I finished high school in 2019, but I have not been able to continue my education due to my parents' low income as they rely on selling traditional medicine and farming. I aspire to pursue a Diploma course in Laboratory Technology. To achieve this, I have been saving $10 of my monthly transfers, and will continue to do so until I reach my goal. Additionally, I am working on expanding my small business to generate more income for my family and save up for my education. I plan to use part of the transfers to add new items to my business inventory. Once the business becomes stable enough, I'll increase the amount I save for my education fund to accelerate my plan of joining college. Through strategic financial planning and entrepreneurial initiative, I am determined to overcome financial barriers and realize my aspirations for higher education. By taking advantage of the opportunities provided by the transfers, I am paving the way towards a brighter future for myself and my family."

"Since joining the program, I've acquired three goats, each of which has subsequently given birth, doubling my herd to six. My intention is to utilize future transfers to further expand my goat farming venture. As the goat population grows, my plan is to sell some and use the proceeds to purchase a bull, essential for plowing my farm during the rainy season. I am immensely grateful for the financial assistance provided by Give Directly, as it has significantly improved my quality of life and contributed to my financial stability."

"My intention is to allocate my upcoming transfers towards acquiring livestock, recognizing that the financial assistance will eventually cease. This motivates me to invest in livestock, foreseeing it as a sustainable source of income even after the support ends. As the livestock herd expands, I plan to sell some of the animals and utilize the proceeds to fund my children's education. I am deeply grateful for the financial aid provided by Give Directly, as it has enabled my children to pursue their education with minimal disruptions, ensuring they remain enrolled in their respective schools."