"Our major plan is to build construct a family house. The one we are currently living is is almost falling down. We are sleeping and cooking in the same room. I will now be able to have a separate kitchen. I have two boys and two girls. Our plan is to build a four roomed house, where my sons and daughters will have separate rooms. I will invest more in livestock rearing and continue educating my children. My eldest child is 9 years old, followed by a 6 year old then a 4 year old and the youngest being 3 years. I feel they are young and we would wish to sustain educating them comfortably."

"I'm hoping to accomplish this coming year to have a very large farm that I will not suffer for food. I think gd for their support towards me and my family. life has been so difficult for me as an old lady. making this farm is a great help for me and my family."

"The biggest in my daily life after receiving the first transfer was the availability of adequate food. This included the newfound ability to purchase a goat and immediately slaughter it, a decision that greatly aided in my postpartum recovery and facilitated breastfeeding. Prior to the transfer, food scarcity was a constant concern, but with the support from GiveDirectly, I could ensure that my nutritional needs were met. The provision of enough food, along with the goat's meat, made a substantial difference in my overall well-being and contributed to a healthier and more nourishing environment for myself and my newborn."

"Receiving the first payment from GiveDirectly was an incredible moment filled with gratitude towards God for fulfilling the promise through their support. It arrived a bit earlier than anticipated, as I had expected it on the 15th. Around 2:00 p.m., a message arrived, and although I was with my husband and children, I wanted to confirm the source before sharing the news with them. The name Segovia Technology remained clear in my mind, and I couldn't resist to further check the balance. Excitement filled the air, and even my four children and husband were thrilled. Despite having our plans carefully laid out, we decided not to rush the collection but waited until the following day to begin purchasing the materials that were of utmost importance to us."

"My ultimate goal as a husband and father is to provide my wife and daughter with a better quality of life where necessities such as food, housing, and clothing are not a concern. Currently, my focus is on relocating from my paternal compound and acquiring a piece of land. This would allow me to build a decent home for my family. I believe that living separately from my extended family would help avoid conflicts and encourage personal growth and development."

"I aim to establish my carpentry workshop once I finish college next year. I believe that with the skills I will have acquired by then, it will be more convenient for me to start my own business rather than seek employment elsewhere. To achieve this, it is crucial for me to continue using the cash transfers to support my education. Additionally, I will strive to save some of the funds as initial capital for the workshop, ensuring that I have a solid foundation to start my entrepreneurial journey."

"Growing up, I witnessed my mother's struggles as a widow, providing for my two siblings and me through charcoal burning. Her lack of a supporting hand and our family's precarious financial situation make things even more challenging. Currently, our house is in a state of disrepair, especially the deteriorating palm leaf roof that allows water to seep in during rainy seasons. My ultimate happiness would be to build my mother a stable and decent house, preferably one with brick walls and a tin roof. After I graduate from welding college next month, I have faith that I will be able to generate the necessary funds to accomplish this goal and provide my mother with the comfortable home she deserves."

"I've always wanted to own run a small business, ideally a retail shop. This will be my primary priority as soon as I am able to save a sizable sum of money. This would provide my family with a source of income and make it easier for us to cover our basic necessities, such as food and the kids' tuition. Unfortunately, because I am currently the only provider in the household and all of my income goes toward meeting daily expenses, I am not in a position to start saving."

"My goal is to build an electrical shop where I will sell electrical goods and where potential consumers may meet me once I have finished school and taken my final exam in August. I want to do this by setting aside some of the monthly transfer and money earned from working on casual jobs. Additionally, I want to raise my chicken from the present 20 to somewhere around 50. After raising these chicken for a while and ready for maket, I'll sell them and buy a young cow to raise instead."

"With the aim of escaping a tiresome, low-paying job, I aspire to embark on either a vegetable selling or a fast food restaurant business. By doing so, I can alleviate the financial strain and provide for my family's needs, while also attaining a stable financial standing. However, the realization of these plans hinges on the consistent rainfall we are presently experiencing, which will ensure a bountiful harvest. Consequently, I can accumulate more funds to invest in my desired business endeavors."