"My top priority is to get my daughter proper medical attention. Despite receiving all the required transfers, I still rely on the income of my children who work as casual laborers to care for my daughter. I currently don't have any concrete plans to complete till my daughter starts the medication. So, if I get the money, I'll use it to buy medicine for my sick daughter."

"After my husband's passing, family disputes over land succession forced me to leave my marital home. I moved to my biological parents since I had no other choice, along with my four grandkids who had been left behind by their father because he did not agree with my daughter. I chose to save $300 on the first transfer to buy my plot of land since I was confident I would obtain the second transfer. Upon receiving the second transfer, I took $500 and combined it with the money I had already saved to make $800, and I used that money to purchase a two-acre plot of property. After reaching an agreement, the actual cost came to $900, therefore I paid almost 90% of the needed sum. Building a home is the purpose of purchasing the property. As a result, my four grandchildren, who are wholly dependent on me, will have a place to call home."

"Before I got enrolled in GiveDirectly's transfers, I had begun building a permanent three-roomed house. The current one is mad walled and old hence the need for a better one. It leaks during the rainy seasons, and I hope to renovate it by this year. Monthly, I spend part of the transfer buying cement for that construction. I know that once it is renovated, I shall be able to live in a better place for more than ten years. The current house is mud-walled and unstable. I fear residing in it since it is weak and afraid with heavy rains, it can collapse."

"As a farmer, my source of income is meager, and I have been unable to undertake new projects due to limited funds. My dilapidated house is a constant source of worry, especially with the rainy season approaching. I am at a crossroads on how to fix the leaking roof with the little money that I have. However, my long-term goal is to find a permanent solution to this problem. This would involve purchasing new iron sheets to replace the old ones. I am hopeful that I will be able to achieve this goal soon, and my house will be in a better condition."

"By the end of this year, I hope to improve the condition of my house, which has been my sanctuary for the past five years. My plan is to buy one piece of iron sheet at a time until I have enough to conduct a complete roof makeover. I am concerned about the approaching rainy season and the potential for sleepless nights and damage due to the current state of the roof. Once my house is in good condition, I will be overjoyed."

"Next year, I have several goals that I would like to achieve. First and foremost, I plan to finish building the new room that will provide ample space for my four grandchildren. This way, my house will be able to comfortably accommodate all members of my family. Second, I would like to invest in livestock, particularly goats that can thrive in our harsh climatic conditions. As the goats multiply, I plan to sell some and use the proceeds to support my family's needs"

"Due to my current health condition, it has been difficult for me to provide for my family's essential needs and pay the mounting bills. This year, I have decided to prioritize my well-being, which means I will be using a significant portion of the transfer funds to purchase necessary medicinal drugs and make frequent visits to the hospital for treatment. In addition to taking care of my health, I have also decided to invest some of the funds in livestock. I believe that this will be a profitable future investment, as I can sell the livestock for a good price and earn additional income to support my family's needs. By prioritizing my health and making sound investments, I hope to improve my family's overall well-being and create a more stable future for us."

"My goal is to complete the construction of my house by the end of this year. Unfortunately, the building process came to a halt due to a shortage of funds. However, I have a plan to strengthen the house by building stone pillars around it to prevent the mud walls from collapsing. This will provide the necessary support and security needed for me to live peacefully inside my home."

"In the next one year and beyond, I hope to expand my business of running a shop and a poshomill. Right now I have stock of goods amounting to slightly more than $100 and I make a profit of hardly $20 per month. Although this income is reasonable, I hope to add stock and make more profits in the long run. This I plan to do by ploughing back profits that I now make from the two businesses that I run. This will also reduce our over reliance on goats and in turn enable us to meet any emerging needs in future."

"Our main house that we stay in has been greatly invaded by termites. It is already at the verge of crumbling down and my initial plan was to repair it and make it better. I however have had to deter my dream of repairing this house and concentrate on paying school fees for my children who are in their secondary level of education. Once my children are out of their secondary school and into their tertiary level then I will be in a position to repair my house and make it more comfortable for me and my family. Right now I am more concerned about seeing my children clear their secondary education. I am happy that one of my daughter s was recently employed by government and she has promised to help me in putting up the structure. I hope that she will be able to do this before the end of this year since I avoided doing the charcoal selling business that I used to do just to concentrate on taking care of her two kids and my mother in law"