"In my upcoming plans, I intend to construct an additional room to accommodate my three growing children. As they have matured, I recognize the importance of preserving my privacy, prompting the decision to build a separate space for them. This endeavor aims to provide me with a sense of peace, ensuring that my privacy remains intact within the household. I express profound happiness for the financial assistance received from Give Directly, as it has presented me with the opportunity to venture into livestock investment, a promising avenue for generating additional income."

"Having yielded a bountiful harvest from my farm, I am delighted to have an abundance of food that will sustain me for several months. During this period, my intention is to channel my transfers into acquiring livestock, aiming to augment and expand my herd. This strategic investment is made with the foresight that, in case of unforeseen emergencies, I can sell some of the livestock to address urgent financial needs. I am genuinely grateful for the financial support provided through the transfers, which has significantly contributed to improving the quality of my life."

"In the future, my intention is to utilize the transfers to contribute towards supporting my son, who is presently enrolled in university, particularly by covering his accommodation expenses. Ensuring a conducive living environment for him is crucial for his academic success. I take great satisfaction in the fact that the livestock acquired with funds from the transfers played a pivotal role. By selling some of the livestock, I successfully generated funds to settle my son's school fees. This achievement is something I deeply appreciate and for which I am profoundly grateful."

"My primary goal is to provide my daughter with a positive learning environment and assist her in achieving excellent grades. In pursuit of this, I am committed to settling the outstanding payments for her phone to prevent any possibility of repossession due to non-payment. Additionally, I intend to consistently contribute towards her school fees to ensure the uninterrupted completion of her studies. The support received through the transfers has been a source of great happiness, bringing essential peace to our family. Moreover, it has enabled me to address crucial needs, including the purchase of food."

"The monthly contributions I contribute to the savings group have proven to be beneficial for me. I utilized the accumulated funds to enhance my living conditions by installing a robust and durable metallic door for my house. Anticipating my upcoming turn to receive the transfers, I am eager to allocate the funds towards acquiring a mattress, a purchase that would significantly contribute to ensuring a comfortable sleeping environment for myself. The financial support I am receiving through these transfers is immensely appreciated, and I am grateful for the positive impact it has had on my living situation."

"My husband and I depend on farming as our primary source of livelihood, supporting our family of 11 children. When I received my first transfer, I made the decision to invest the money back into our farm to enhance our income. With this, used $73 and then, I purchased two goats, totaling $77, and used $50 for school fees. Investing in farming was a priority for us, as it promised not only increased income but also ensured food security for our large family. Previously, financial constraints hindered us from acquiring necessary farm inputs, making it challenging to improve our agricultural practices. The income from the farm was barely enough to cover our diverse needs. The infusion of funds allowed us to overcome these constraints, enabling us to achieve things that seemed out of reach before. I am elated with the progress made in such a short period and am optimistic about the future. I look forward to a bumper harvest that will not only sustain our family but also contribute to our long-term financial stability."

"My objective is to ensure the uninterrupted education of my children. I aim to provide financial assistance by covering their school fees throughout their secondary school education. The support we are currently receiving has been instrumental in preventing instances where my children were sent home due to unpaid fees. The situation before we began receiving these transfers was challenging, as my children would often miss more than a week of school due to financial constraints. I am pleased that, thanks to the ongoing financial support, my children are now experiencing a conducive and stable environment that enhances their ability to excel in their education."

"Achieving my goal of launching a livestock trading business is something I aspire to. The earnings generated from this endeavor would contribute significantly to addressing a portion of our family's financial requirements, alleviating some of the responsibilities that my husband has shouldered in managing the household expenses. I am delighted that the financial assistance received has facilitated the enrollment of my two children in school and has also played a crucial role in the successful construction of our home."

"Dependent on the charcoal burning business, my weekly income of $5 was barely enough to cover my basic needs. This worsened when the Kenyan government declared charcoal burning illegal, forcing me to curtail my activities to avoid legal repercussions. This diminished my income. Receiving the transfer offered me an opportunity for a lasting change. I used $356 to purchase a cow, three hens, and two goats, marking the beginning of a livestock-rearing project. Livestock keeping is a viable livelihood in this region, especially given the ability of these animals to thrive in a dry climate like ours. I am optimistic that their numbers will grow through reproduction, providing a sustainable source of income. I plan to sell them periodically to meet my basic needs and contribute to my children's education. With two children set to join high school for their secondary education, ensuring timely payment of their school fees is crucial to preventing any disruption in their education. Despite the challenges, including the separation from my two children and their mother due to financial constraints, I am determined to fulfill my promise of not letting their studies be affected by a lack of school fees. Allocating $16.5, I bought new clothes for myself, replacing the old ones used during special occasions. I used the remaining funds to buy enough food, ensuring that I did not go hungry, especially as my income source became more irregular."

"My goal this year is to further my education by enrolling in college and successfully completing my education. Armed with the knowledge and skills acquired during this educational journey, I am confident that I will be well-equipped to shape a better future for myself. The unconditional cash transfers I've been receiving have played a crucial role in making this aspiration a reality, providing the necessary support to pursue academic endeavors and paving the way for a brighter future ahea"