"I aim to buy 24 iron sheets to repair my house's roof, ensuring peace of mind and convenience during the rainy season. In addition, I intend to invest in goats due to their rapid breeding, which will serve as a future financial asset. Upon multiplication, I can sell some of the goats to address my future needs. I am thankful for the financial assistance provided by Give Directly."

"My objective for this year is to persist in undertaking house repairs, primarily through the acquisition of additional stones and cement. A crucial part of the house still requires the replacement of the mud walls with sturdy stone walls. I am now reassured that my home can endure the impact of heavy rains, providing me with a sense of tranquility. I am immensely pleased that the financial assistance has enabled me to achieve this significant milestone of having a more resilient and improved house."

"I plan to utilize a significant portion of my next transfer to settle the remaining school fee balances for my three grandchildren. By doing so, I aim to ensure that they can attend their lessons without any hindrance. This action will not only alleviate the substantial financial burden on my son but also contribute to the continuous education of my grandchildren. I am extremely pleased with the ongoing financial assistance from the transfers."

"In the upcoming year, my aim is to construct a new house to replace the current old and deteriorating one. I hope to utilize the financial assistance to acquire the necessary building materials and establish a new home before my current residence deteriorates further, potentially leaving me homeless. I am extremely grateful for the financial support and remain hopeful that I will soon realize my dream of owning a new house."

"In the upcoming year and beyond, my primary goal is to pay for my kids' school fees. The thought of accomplishing this fills me with joy because I believe education is the key to their future success. Providing them with an education means more than just securing their employment; it symbolizes breaking the cycle of hardship. I feel a profound happiness, knowing that their achievements will not only benefit them but also create opportunities for them to support me in return. It's a journey toward a brighter future for us all."

"I have wanted to build on the animals I own. I would never have owned goats had it not been for Givedirectly. I now own 6 goats in addition to chicken and ducks. I want to buy more animals. For me animals are like an emergency fund. If I get an emergency whether its school fees, or someone being sick I can sell an animals get the money depending on how much is needed. I want to add more animals and increase my security for money."

"My wife and I used to plant and sell tomatoes back in 2019 before the persistent drought that has seen our lands unproductive for about four years. We both did casual labour but have none of this jobs now to make income. We started the chicken project that we now rely on. The recent rains have allowed us farm food for use in our home which has helped us with access to food. We however want to go back to our tomato selling business. We now have a big family as we now have 4 children who all depend on us. We want to go back to tomato farming to make more income and take care of the children. As a family we are also planning to open both our separate bank accounts where we will save monthly proceeds from the transfers and chicken farming to reinvest into our children schooling."

"I sell food, this are native coast inspired snacks. My husband is a teacher in a local secondary school. our earnings always go into taking care of family needs but will usually not be enough to cover all our needs. My business has greatly benefitted from the group we formed to save money and I plan t continue in it to ensure I can grow my earnings further. By increasing income we will be able to ensure our children attend school without struggles in terms of paying school fees."

"I make fried pastries and sell them for cash. My husband is a night guard at a local school. We do not make much from this sources to ensure all our 6 children get an education. My oldest got married as they could not go to college. I then vowed toe ensure my children can get a chance to get to college. My second born joined college thanks to my savings in the Village savings group. I plan to continue with the group and save enough to ensure my children get the best in education."

"I tap coconut wine. This is a business many of us in the village engage in. It is not as lucrative as it was years before. I have a child on the way as I have impregnated a lady I was living with and this means my responsibilities will be more. I hope to use this transfers in the new year to start a vegetable stall which will make enough income to provide for my child as well as myself."