"My currrent plan is to construct a new house for my family. The rainy season wreaked havoc on our current dwelling, necessitating repairs that could only address a part of the damage. With the cash transfers we're receiving, I hope to provide my family with a secure and comfortable home. Additionally, I'm eager to start a new business venture by opening a hotel, strategically catering to the nearby school community. Recognizing that the school regularly purchases items as students leave, I see this as a promising opportunity to generate income and contribute to our financial stability. We are all grateful for the Givedirectly transfers."

"I am grateful for the support I have received from GiveDirectly. Thanks to their help, I was able to start a poultry project, which has become a valuable source of sustenance for my household. Whenever I face a financial challenge, I can sell some of the poultry to address it, especially when it comes to paying for my children's school fees. However, I believe that relying on this project alone is not enough, so I am planning to open a small kiosk in our trading centre. By stocking it with different products, I hope to generate additional income for my family of ten. This way, I can diversify my sources of income and provide adequately for my children, including paying fees on time."

"By the time the cash transfers conclude, I aim to have a better house and start a livestock venture, particularly with goats. Our current dwelling is deteriorating, and I wish to replace it with a more stable two-room structure made of tin roofing and mud walls. Accumulating wealth through livestock is part of my strategy, ensuring that I have a financial cushion for urgent needs. Most importantly I want to join driving school. I believe that enrolling in driving school is crucial for securing a stable job, and I plan to save at least $5 each month to cover the associated fees. This investment in skills will open doors to more opportunities and greater financial stability that is difficult to currently achieve with my casual jobs in house construction."

"I am physical handicapped which prevents me from engaging in regular work. As a result, I depend solely on financial transfers for my own well-being and that of my grandchildren. My goal is to achieve financial independence by establishing a reliable source of income. To that end, I am in the initial stages of launching a poultry project, which I believe I can manage effectively. The success of this project would provide me with an opportunity to meet my financial requirements, including the regular medical expenses and educational fees for my two granddaughters. Their dependency on me is heightened as their mother grapples with mental illness, making this initiative crucial for our well-being as a family."

"Two significant goals occupy my thoughts currently: initiating livestock ownership and contributing to the construction of a new house for my family. Given the absence of a reliable income source other than cash transfers, I plan to venture into livestock keeping as a means of wealth creation. The vision is to secure a future where, even after the cash transfers end, I can sell the livestock to pay for my four children's school fees. Simultaneously, I aspire to build a new house. Recent heavy rains led to the collapse of our dwelling, compelling us to move in with my mother-in-law. I aim to regain our living space using savings accrued through a self-help group. These accumulated savings will be allocated to obtaining five goats, with additional funds directed toward purchasing iron sheets to prepare for the house construction."

"My goal is to own livestock. I have already purchased two goats from previous cash transfers, and one has given birth, increasing the number to three. This has always been a desire of mine before the introduction of cash aid in my village. There was a time when I owned goats, but I had to sell them all to support my nephew's hospital bills, despite his unfortunate passing months later. The cash transfers now provide me with the opportunity to reestablish a livestock venture, which is crucial in the Giriama community as it serves as the backbone of our livelihood. Livestock generates wealth that can be used for future needs, particularly in raising school fees for my three children."

"I am currently planning to construct a rental house on my vacant piece of land in our trading center. Initially, my husband and I had planned to build on this plot; however, due to financial constraints, we were unable to realize our goal. With recent transfers, I have decided to revitalize this plan, and I am currently in the process of procuring the necessary building materials. By consistently saving around $20 each month, I have already purchased two truckloads of bricks and sand. My objective is to continue saving diligently to ensure the successful completion of this project, which promises a steady rental income. This income will provide a more stable financial foundation, enabling me to meet my financial needs more comfortably."

"My top priority is ensuring that all five of my children remain in school, despite my challenging financial circumstances. It's been difficult to provide for my family by relying on unpredictable, low-paying menial jobs. However, I'm grateful that my children's education hasn't been interrupted. Despite the uncertainty of securing casual construction work, I'm optimistic about the future. I have a long-term plan to renovate my currently mud-built house and construct a permanent dwelling using more durable materials like bricks and cement. To achieve this, I plan to set aside a portion of my income each month, gradually accumulating enough funds to purchase the necessary building materials for the reconstruction."

"I have been relying on my sons for support with various expenses, but I feel like this is becoming a financial burden for them. As I have grown older, I am no longer able to work, and I depend on transfers to cover my daily needs and medications. These transfers not only bring me relief but also relieve my sons from the burden of having to support me financially. With the funds I receive, I am planning to expand my livestock holdings by purchasing more goats and also breeding them. My goal is to create a financial safety net for both myself and my sons in times of economic instability. Currently, I have 12 goats and plan to exchange my 46 ducks for additional goats. This strategy will allow me to rely on my livestock assets when my sons are unable to support me financially."

"I am currently working on finishing my incomplete rental house with the goal of generating a steady source of rental income. My husband and I are both involved in this project and are committed to its success. To fund the completion of the house, I am saving my transfers and contributing $12 to a savings group. When my turn comes up, I plan to use the accumulated funds to purchase iron sheets for construction. Additionally, I am diversifying our income streams by investing in livestock. I have bought chickens and goats, which I intend to sell to generate additional funds for the house's completion. At present, I have six goats and several chickens, and my ultimate goal is to see the project through to its successful conclusion. Once the house is occupied by tenants, the rental income will provide a consistent and reliable source of financial stability for our family."