"The transfers from GiveDirectly has filled our hearts with hope for the future. It's shown us that positive change is achievable, even in the face of challenging circumstances. This newfound hope has revitalized our determination to build a better life. Looking ahead, I have clear and ambitious goals. Firstly, I plan to increase the number of goats in our livestock. Goats are valuable in our community and a source of income and sustenance. Additionally, I aim to introduce sheep to our herd, which will diversify our livestock and provide further economic security. Furthermore, I'm considering ways to invest in our children's education. Education is a powerful tool, and I want to ensure our children have access to quality schooling, which can open doors to brighter futures. The transfers from GiveDirectly has improved our present circumstances, giving us the confidence and determination to work towards a more prosperous future. We're immensely grateful for this opportunity and we're committed to making the most of it to better the lives of our family."

"I plan on venturing into business, where I hope to open a wholesale shop. With casual labour I am usually not expecting income to come in all the time but with the business I will have an assured income. From this I believe I will be able to generate income sufficient to pay for my brother's entire school fees as well as take care of my young family and educate my children as they come of age to join school."

"The biggest challenge I currently face is landslides which destroy our crops and property leaving us in poverty and threatening our lives. I also face a problem of oozing from underground and floods which affect our house making us to sleep miserably"

"In the coming year and beyond, I am excited about completing my tertiary education. My future plans involve making good use of the nearby dam's water resources. I intend to invest in pipes and set up an irrigation project on my one-acre plot of land. My agricultural plan is to cultivate both maize and tomatoes in rotation. I have observed my neighbor successfully implementing this strategy, and I believe it can be a profitable source of income for my family. Concurrently, I will continue searching for employment opportunities related to my field of study."

"My primary goal is to expand my chicken rearing project by incorporating other livestock, specifically goats, in order to diversify and enhance the sustainability of my farming venture. To achieve this, I've devised a strategic plan to allocate my future transfers wisely, dedicating them to purchasing goats and additional chicken alternately. This approach will not only allow me to broaden my agricultural activities but also maximize the benefits and income generated from my livestock."

"My primary goal is to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted educational journey as I navigate through my second year of secondary school. Given the financial challenges my single-parent mother faces with no source of income, I am determined to take proactive steps towards securing my education. To achieve this, I am committed to setting aside a minimum of $20 from my monthly transfers. This financial discipline will not only alleviate the burden on my mother but also provide me with the means to cover my future school fees, ultimately ensuring that I can complete my education without unnecessary hardship."

"My primary objective is to expand my livestock operation in response to the challenging climatic conditions in my area that have rendered traditional farming less productive. Having initiated my venture with chickens and goats a few months ago, my goal is to continue and enhance this endeavor into a larger-scale project. To achieve this, I am committed to be setting aside $15 from my monthly income, which will allow me to purchase additional livestock every two months, steadily incre"

"Givedirectly transfers have actualised one of my many dreams. I wanted to start a business and support my mother. I am now a business owner, I own a vegetable stall where I have been able to invest my monthly transfers to. My hope is to get an opportunity to invest more money towards the business so that I am able to eventually build my own home as now I am living in my brothers house."

"As I said earlier I do not make much from my business. I am an employed motorbike rider and I need to pay my employer $4 daily. I only end up making about $1.5 to $2 of my own daily which isn't enough to sustain the family. I spent my transfers on getting goats and chicken and my aim is to ensure that they become so many that I can sell them off and invest in getting my own motorcycle which will in turn increase my daily earnings."

"I used to do odd jobs to help my husband, who works as a security guard, make ends meet for our family because his income was barely enough. It was exhausting and often left us struggling to put food on the table. But everything changed when we received a cash transfer from GiveDirectly. Now, I can take a break from those backbreaking tasks. We no longer have to worry about going hungry, and we can afford necessities without the constant stress. This support has truly transformed our lives for the better, providing us with the security and peace of mind we never thought possible."