"For the coming years and beyond, my goal is to diversify and expand my kiosk business by incorporating cereals like beans and maize into my product offerings. I see this as a valuable opportunity, considering that many of my fellow villagers currently have to travel long distances to purchase these essential commodities since none are offering them. I am excited about the potential to serve my neighbours while growing my business by providing these items locally, saving them from the inconvenience of long walks."

"Givedirectly transfers have made me a young man full of hope. My goal is to finish school. I would want to change the fortunes of my family. My parents never got an education and hence they were limited on what kinds of work they could access, this would have been my fate had Givedirectly not stepped in. I now know my annual school fees of $250 can easily be covered by my transfers and even if I am in arrears I can get some small support from my parents. Though they do not earn much, both of my parents challenge me to continue in my education so as I can raise the living standard of my family."

"My focus is to complete the construction of the house I recently started building. My old house stands on poorly drained ground, leading to flooding when it rains, making it challenging for adequate shelter. I have been directing the cash transfers towards purchasing building poles and iron sheets for another structure. Also, once this new house is completed, my next goal is to venture into goat keeping. Being advanced in age and with diminishing capacity for strenuous jobs, I aim to create wealth through goat keeping. I hope that even after the cash transfers have ceased, I can sell the animals to generate funds for family needs such as food, thereby alleviating the burden on my son's shoulders."

"Even though I recently built a new house, the roof was constructed with iron sheets salvaged from the wreckage of my old house. Unfortunately, these sheets are not in the best condition, showing signs of rust and developing perforations over the years, causing water leaks during rainy periods. This doesn't look ideal for a new house, does it? I have a plan to address this issue by saving money from the cash transfers until I have enough to replace the iron sheets. The cash transfers have given me the confidence to take on projects like these without relying on my nephew for financial support. He already bears a significant burden of school fees for his six children, and I wouldn't want to add another financial strain. "

"I am currently a secondary school teacher, primarily teaching Form One and Form Four students. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I also operate a small business selling fried potatoes and fried chicken to make ends meet. My sole aspiration is to build a stone house to provide my family with better living conditions. I am diligently saving from both my teaching salary and business earnings to turn this dream into a reality."

"I want to start my own business of selling goats and chickens. I have already purchased three chickens that have hatched, bringing the total to eighteen chickens. My plan is to sell them to make a profit and improve my life. Additionally, once I have accumulated enough money from my business, I intend to build my own house because the one I had fell due to heavy rain, leaving me without a place to call my own."

"I am determined to start my own business by buying fish and soap to sell to my neighbors, aiming to improve my family's and my own life. I also want to support my husband, who currently works at a construction site mixing sand and cement. With the savings from my merry-go-round contributions, I believe I can soon start my business. Additionally, I plan to purchase good beds for my children, as their current sleeping arrangements do not bring me joy. My ultimate goal is to provide a better life for them and to see their lives improve."

"My main priority right now is to provide education to my six children and support them through their academic journey. Unfortunately, I am currently unable to work due to my illness, and as a widow, I do not have any external financial support. However, I have recently joined a local savings group where I plan to save money every month and access credit whenever I need to pay for my children's fees. Despite facing financial challenges, I am hopeful that this program will enable my children to achieve their educational aspirations and witness their success in school"

"I have been facing problems with my farming activities, especially during rainy seasons, due to inefficient farming tools. This delay forces me to hire oxen from my neighbors, which is expensive considering that I have four acres of land to cultivate. To improve my farming activities, I plan to buy more chickens and goats, breed them, and sell them later to have enough money to purchase my own pair of oxen. Owning oxen will help me with early land preparation and reduce the costs of hiring oxen during planting season. Utilizing my acreage fully will solve food shortages in my household as well."

"I have seven children who are all enrolled in school, but my financial situation makes it difficult for me to provide for their education. I rely on selling charcoal, but it hasn't been profitable. I am hoping that the transfers I receive from the program will be enough to pay for my children's school fees on time and avoid them being sent home. My husband is also a recipient of the program, and we are also planning to save a portion of the transfer to buy iron sheets. We currently live in a dilapidated grass-thatched hut, and our goal is to build a decent iron-roofed house. We plan to buy at least two pieces of iron sheets per month and aim to purchase a total of 20 pieces to start the construction."