"Now that my farm is prepared, I'll plant maize when it rains. After harvesting, I'll sell some of the produce and keep some for our consumption. The money I earn from selling will go towards purchasing a cow. Once the cow multiplies, I'll use the offspring to pay off my wife's dowry, which I haven't finished paying and is causing me a lot of stress, feeling like a debt hanging over me. With the help of GiveDirectly cash, I'm confident I'll be able to achieve this dream."

"My mind is focused on one thing: repairing our house. The rains are almost starting, and that worries me a lot. With the cash transfers I'm receiving from GiveDirectly, my sole aim is to ensure that our house repairs are completed. It's been a constant source of concern for me and my family, but with this support, I'm hopeful that we'll finally be able to make our home safe and secure again."

"With the cash transfers I'm receiving, my aim is to finish building my house, a dream that has felt out of reach for so long. Once this is done, I plan to expand my herd of livestock. This will not only boost my income but also ensure I have the means to support my own needs and those of my family. All thanks to Givedirectly for creating a better future for myself and those I care about."

"My plan for the coming year is to invest in livestock using the cash transfers I receive. I believe that by purchasing livestock, I can create a sustainable source of income for my family. Once these animals reproduce, I intend to sell them, generating additional funds that will allow me to comfortably provide for my children's basic needs. I believe that by ensuring my children have access to a good education, their future will be secure, and they will also be able to support us in return. I'm grateful for the support and opportunities that Givedirectly transfers have provided us."

"The third transfer brought immense relief to our family, arriving just in time for the new school year. With three children in secondary school and limited income from casual labor, and my spouse's teaching salary of $80 monthly, paying school fees was a daunting challenge. Utilizing $30 from the transfer, I was able to ensure that three of our children could start school without any delays or worries. Without this assistance, I am uncertain how we would have managed, as seeking help through village fundraising is not only embarrassing but often insufficient. From my experience, the most you could raise through this fundraiser is $20. Witnessing our children heading off to school on opening day filled me with gratitude and pride. Additionally, I allocated $35 of the transfer to purchase five plastic chairs. Previously, we struggled with limited seating, but now we have ample chairs for our family gatherings and visitors. I spent the remaining funds on purchasing food to sustain us. Despite facing challenges with our leased land and limited maize production, we're grateful for the support that ensures our family's basic needs are met."

"The idea of starting my own business started the moment I began receiving my transfers. I am currently not employed, as I devote my time to taking care of my children at home. The more I save, the more inspired I become to start my own vegetable shop. I believe that through proper saving, I will certainly start my business. This venture would make it easier for us to afford my children's school fees."

"God willing I hope to construct a house in my land because rains are about to start and this place will be unsafe"

"I buy and sell brooms, and with the boost I had in my capital from the transfers, I intend to focus more on my business, reinvest my profits, and earn more money to continue supporting my 3 children's education up to tertiary level. I am praying that my children complete their education so that they can have a decent life in the future. Seeing my children excel in life would bring me so much peace, and I would be so much grateful since they are what I live for."

"The lack of a reliable source of income stands out as the major challenge in my life. This is because considering that I am a housewife, I mostly depend on my spouse who is a casual laborer in the transportation sector in Mombasa. His average daily income is $5 but it is also not a guarantee for him to work the whole week and this means, sometimes, he remains idle. At the end of the week, he sends me at least $5 to support us at home. This situation has limited me to living a decent life with my family of 4. My house is very small and of grass-thatched roof which leaks during the rainy season. I am also very worried about the education of my daughter who is still in the pre-primary level. What a life to worry about!"

"I remember the day I got the money from GiveDirectly vividly. I was at home with one of my kids who had been sent back from school because we couldn't pay the fees. With five kids in total and four in school, money was always tight. When I heard that GiveDirectly had sent $200, I felt a rush of relief and happiness. My first thought was to use $100 to clear the school fee balance and send my child back to school. It was a moment of immense gratitude and hope for me and my family."