"We depend on casual jobs for a living such as harvesting, planting, weeding amongst others. These are seasonal jobs. It has meant we cannot raise enough capital to do farming or business within the village. This has made our lives hard since we cannot raise enough income for our family. It has been made worse by the high cost of living. A day of labour pays $3."

"My ultimate goal is to attain financial freedom, a state where I have the freedom to acquire and afford whatever my heart desires, and this is what I believe will bring me genuine happiness. I am deeply appreciative of GiveDirectly for granting me the power of choice, enabling me to make independent decisions regarding the use of the transfers. I am committed to channeling my future transfers into investments that will bring me closer to this goal. Undoubtedly, GiveDirectly has positively transformed my life for the better."

"In the coming year and beyond, my primary goal is to ensure the stability of my livestock business, which has the potential to yield substantial returns if managed effectively. I am pleased with the progress I've made this far, as I have been consistently dedicating a portion of my monthly transfers toward this venture. I plan to maintain this commitment in the foreseeable future until my livestock flock reaches a significant size. This strategic move will not only diversify my sources of income but also reduce my reliance on my toothbrush business. Consequently, I will be better equipped to meet the needs of my family and ensure their well-being."

"Since both my children are still underage and have not yet started their education, my primary goal is to establish a savings fund dedicated to their future.To achieve this, I have devised a plan to acquire and raise goats, essentially transforming them into a savings investment. I intend to utilize the funds from the three upcoming transfers for this purpose. Having the financial means to secure their education provides me with a deep sense of peace and reassurance. I am genuinely grateful for the assistance I've received, as it has significantly improved the quality of our lives."

"My current objective is to successfully complete the driving course I recently enrolled in. My aim is to acquire valuable driving skills that will allow me to earn a steady income rather than relying primarily on sporadic construction jobs. To achieve this, I need to settle an outstanding tuition fee of $200, which is a prerequisite for continuing the course. I intend to allocate my earnings towards this payment. Obtaining these driving skills will not only reduce my dependence on casual labor but also open up opportunities for employment as a driver. In addition to this pursuit, I am currently managing a poultry project with 24 birds. I plan to invest further in this project and, down the line, sell the chickens to fund the establishment of a shop business. My ultimate aspiration is to establish a stable and income-generating endeavor that will grant me self-reliance and self-employment. This will enable me to meet my financial needs with ease."

"As a single parent responsible for the education of my six children, I faced the challenge of not having a reliable source of income to cover their school fees. I used to worry about how I would manage their educational expenses. Fortunately, the assistance provided through these transfers has been a tremendous relief. I am deeply grateful for the support because it has allowed me to comfortably address other essential needs, such as providing food for my family, while knowing that my children's school fees are taken care of through the transfers. My main objective is to ensure that my children continue their education, and I diligently allocate the funds to ensure their fees are paid on time. Additionally, I have plans to invest some of the money in purchasing livestock, especially goats. I believe that as they reproduce, they can serve as a sustainable source of income, allowing me to sell their offspring and generate the funds needed to cover our financial requirements."

"I currently lack any source of income to support my husband and me in providing for our children's education. Our hope primarily hinges on these transfers. We have three children currently enrolled in school: two in high school and one in junior school. For a considerable time, I've been sustaining our family through odd jobs and by selling charcoal, while my husband, who is elderly, tends to our livestock. However, I had to discontinue my involvement in charcoal burning and selling due to health concerns. As a result, my main objective is to ensure that these transfers cover our children's school fees in a timely manner. It brings me immense joy to witness our children thriving in their educational pursuits, despite the financial hurdles we face. I firmly believe that with the support of this program, they will be able to achieve their educational aspirations and may even pursue further studies in the future."

"My ultimate goal is to raise livestock like goats. Once they have multiplied and grown to at least nine goats, I plan to exchange some of them for cows. I aspire to have at least two bulls for plowing on my farm. Currently, I plow the land by hand, which yields limited crops. With bulls, I'm confident that I can cover a larger portion of the land and harvest more produce than I did recently."

"My primary goal is to complete the construction of my house. With the support of these transfers, I believe I will be able to accomplish this plan. Once this is completed, I will open a hotel within our village, which will be the first of its kind. As I work towards these goals, I'm hopeful that success in building my house and establishing the first village hotel will lead to a new chapter in my life. The cash transfers have provided me with an opportunity to better the future of my family."

"As I'm in my final year of secondary school and preparing for the final exams next month, my goal is to pursue higher education after graduating to acquire skills that will make me more employable. I would be happy if I could afford the expenses that come with higher education. That's why after I'm done with my exams next month, I plan to start using the cash transfers to buy livestock, like goats. This has been challenging for me to achieve because I've been primarily using the cash transfers for my school fees. I hope that even after the cash transfers stop, the livestock I'll have raised will help generate funds to support my education."