"The persistent rains have caused havoc in my village, and unfortunately, I became a victim of the floods, resulting in the destruction of my kitchen. Looking ahead to the coming year, my plan is to build a new kitchen for myself, as I am currently cooking outdoors, which is not the most hygienic arrangement. I intend to utilize the funds from the transfers next year to realize this goal. The prospect of having a sturdy kitchen fills me with a sense of accomplishment, anticipating improved functionality and hygiene for my household."

"In the upcoming year, my primary objective is to replace the grass roof of my house with iron roofing sheets. The recent heavy rainfall led to severe leaks in the grass roof, causing damage to some of my household items. I have initiated savings towards achieving this goal and plan to purchase the iron roofing sheets in the coming year. The support provided has been immensely crucial to my family, and we are genuinely grateful for it."

"In the upcoming year, my goal is to purchase a cow, which I plan to rear and eventually sell to fund my children's education. This investment holds significant value for me, as besides its eventual sale, the cow will serve the practical purpose of plowing my land, proving to be a dual benefit. To achieve this objective, I intend to allocate $25 from each of my upcoming transfers every month, and I am confident that with this consistent effort, I will succeed. I am grateful for the progress I have achieved so far."

"Throughout the entire year, I have been diligently saving the transfers received with the aim of purchasing a piece of land for my family. I am delighted to report that I am nearing the realization of my target amount. Looking ahead to the coming year, my goal is not only to acquire the land but also to construct a secure and permanent home for my family. Currently residing in a small makeshift building, the prospect of building a proper house holds great significance. It ensures my family has a safe and adequate place to live, bringing contentment to me as a provider. The invaluable support received in this endeavor is deeply appreciated."

"In the upcoming year, my objective is to expand my current residence, as the existing one is small and inadequate for my family of six. I have been diligently saving towards this goal, with the hope of commencing construction by next year. The prospect of having a larger space brings me great satisfaction, ensuring that my family is well accommodated. I consider GiveDirectly a blessing, as it has played a crucial role in supporting and facilitating my goals."

"My aspiration is to provide a college-level education for all my children. To turn this dream into reality, I intend to save the upcoming transfers, firmly believing that a solid education serves as the cornerstone for a brighter future. The positive changes in my life this far have brought me happiness, and I eagerly anticipate achieving more milestones in the coming year."

"In the upcoming year, my objective is to venture into goat rearing as a business. I am pleased to share that I already possess several goats to kickstart this venture, and I require approximately $100 to enhance and expand it further. I have dedicated savings specifically earmarked for this purpose, and I plan to supplement them with the forthcoming transfers to realize this goal. The establishment of this additional income stream is crucial as it will guarantee ample funds for my children's education, bringing me immense happiness. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the organization for their support in making this dream a reality."

"Presently, I reside in a house with mud-thatched walls, and my objective for the upcoming year is to upgrade these mud walls to sturdy stone walls. To realize this ambition, I plan to utilize the savings accrued in my savings club, along with the transfers expected in the future. The significance of having a stone wall lies in its stability, ensuring resilience against heavy rains and ultimately enhancing the security of my home. With this improvement, I am filled with optimism for the future, eagerly anticipating the accomplishment of further goals in the times ahead."

"I depend on subsistence farming which has not been reliable for some time now due to harsh climatic conditions. My husband depends on any available casual work and being that he works far from home, he spends most of his salary on his house rent and food. Due to this, we've not been able to accomplish a lot in life since we have four children in school. Currently, I do not have any new goal since I want to concentrate on building a three-room house for my family before thinking of something else. Accomplishing this will give me so much joy and satisfaction and I'll be at peace living knowing that the GiveDirectly's transfer impacted my life positively."

"My main source of income is selling Chapati and Swahili dresses in our village. I recently closed this business so that I would concentrate on farming and take advantage of the rains that we've been experiencing lately. My husband is a matatu driver and the pay is not lucrative. With our five children in school, he has been straining financially hence I am planning to start investing in livestock keeping. Currently, I am aiming to start buying goats in bits and my target is to buy at least one goat after every two or three months. With this, I'll be able to help him with some of our bills when need be."