"Using the funds from the transfer, I have acquired two goats, which serve as the beginning of my livestock investment. My intention is to expand this venture by purchasing additional livestock, as they have the potential to multiply and increase my initial investment over time. This livestock investment holds long-term significance for me, extending beyond the five-year limit of the program. It serves as a safety net for any challenging circumstances that may arise in the future, providing me with a reliable fallback option."

"In the coming year, one of my main objectives is to support my son in renovating his severely deteriorated house, which is on the verge of collapsing. Due to his occupation as a motorcycle taxi driver, his income is quite meager, making it difficult for him to invest in rebuilding his home. To aid him in this endeavor, I plan to provide assistance by purchasing the necessary building materials, thus ensuring that he has a safe and comfortable residence. The positive impact of the money I have received fills me with great joy, as it has not only improved my own life but also allows me the opportunity to extend help and support to my loved ones."

"The program provided us with a life-changing opportunity that no other organization had offered until now. Our lives have been completely transformed thanks to this program. Owning livestock was merely a dream for many of us, but now we possess valuable biological assets that can help us secure our children's education. Additionally, our children are now enjoying a comfortable educational experience thanks to the program's support. We can now wear smiles on our faces as we live under sturdy iron-roofed houses, a significant improvement from the dismal grass-thatched shelters we used to call home. Our hopes of upgrading to better housing were once distant, but GiveDirectly has brought us to a place we never thought possible. We are immensely grateful for the way GiveDirectly has elevated our lives to new heights."

"I was occupied with the maize crop harvest on my farm, all the while keeping a close eye on my phone, anticipating some positive news regarding my financial situation. To my astonishment, a message finally arrived, and it turned out to be an M-Pesa notification. When I checked the sender, an overwhelming sense of joy washed over me because I had just received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I felt elated and expressed my gratitude to them for granting me a fresh opportunity to transform my life."

"Given the challenges we faced in farming and the need to ensure our family's sustenance, we made the prudent decision to use $80 of the transfer to acquire a full sack of maize, along with other essential food items. As peasant farmers, we heavily rely on agricultural activities for our livelihood. Unfortunately, this year, adverse weather conditions, characterized by insufficient rainfall, significantly impacted our farm production. Consequently, we were only able to harvest half a sack of maize from our one-acre maize plantation, which is too little for my family of six. Moreover, I allocated $40 to purchase a goat, adding it to my existing herd of six. This investment is particularly valuable in our region, as goats have a rapid reproduction rate and grow quickly. This approach allows me to secure my children's education by selling some of the goats when needed. I used the remaining $60 to pay the school fees for my two high school-going children, who were reporting for their final term of the year. This was crucial to ensuring they could continue their education without any disruptions. As a parent, I am now filled with contentment and relief, knowing that my children will be able to focus wholeheartedly on their studies. Without this support, we would have faced significant challenges, as we were almost depleting our goat herd to meet these essential expenses."

"With a heart full of hope, I took a significant step forward. I invested $350 in the purchase of essential building materials: frames, iron sheets, and sturdy posts. This marked the beginning of fulfilling a long-held ambition to construct a two-room house made of iron sheets. This humble hut, with its thatched roof, brought countless challenges, especially during the rainy season. It left me with a sinking feeling as it would easily soak through, making each downpour a miserable experience. Additionally, maintaining the hut requires frequent and tedious renovations, including replacing the thatched roof and smearing the floor and the wall. This repetitive work often left me feeling exhausted. Furthermore, I leased an acre of land from my neighbor, a piece of land dotted with trees, for $50. I plan to cut them down and transform their wood into charcoal, offering a new source of income through its sale. This decision was born out of the realization that the manual work I have been relying on has been anything but dependable. With the remaining funds, I chose to invest in sustenance, buying food for myself. You see, I now reside alone. Sadly, my wife and I parted ways some time ago, and our four children have grown and become independent individuals."

"My ultimate goal is to become the proud owner of a substantial goat herd. Currently, I have four female goats, and I am eagerly anticipating their pregnancies, which will mark the beginning of my investment in expanding my goat farming."

"Despite facing financial challenges, I pursued my education until the sixth grade. Now, with a strong determination to improve my prospects, I aspire to attend a tailoring school, enabling me to start my own business. While currently selling vegetables to support my family, my goal is to save diligently for my education and to invest in a substantial cow, taking steps towards a brighter future."

"I have two significant goals on my horizon: acquiring a goat, as my current livestock count is at zero, and embarking on the adventure of building my own house. While I'm currently a guest in my brother's home, the time has come to fashion a place that truly belongs to me. It's a path toward new beginnings and personal accomplishment. I am planning to save enough in my merry go round and from my business in order to make my dream come to pass."

"I aim to finish building my house and then invest in buying more livestock. Currently, I have five goats and four sheep, and my plan is to allow them to give birth and sell their offspring for investment. It's a two-fold strategy to secure my family's home and financial future."