"There is a difference because I never had a cow but now I have 2 and I have bought seed and fertiliser for my garden"

"The cash message got at home. I felt a lot of joy in my heart ,and the first thought was to buy a cow."

"I've wanted to have a dairy cow for a very long time, but I couldn't afford the cost. As soon as I got my transfer, I went ahead and paid $200 for the cow. I chose it because, in addition to considerably empowering my family, it is one of the investments that can thrive so well in my area. Once it reproduces, I can choose to sell some to cover any unexpected expenses, such as fees for my four school-age children, which has been an immense challenge in the past. In addition, I'm certain I'll be selling milk, which costs $1 per litre. As a result, even after GiveDirectly moves to another village, I will always remember this investment. After completing that, I was able to purchase a two-acre land. The current one is owned by my in-laws, and despite their generosity, I needed a place that I could safely farm and call home. Additionally, it was small, and occasionally I had to lease my neighbours' farms, which was expensive for me. I sometimes fail to put my gratitude to GiveDirectly into words. I'll always be grateful."

"Around 2 PM, our neighbor hurriedly came to our house, brimming with excitement. They asked if we had received the transfers from GiveDirectly. Without wasting a second, my wife and I immediately called our helper to confirm the news. We were thrilled beyond measure. The reason for our excitement was that we had borrowed a cow from a neighbor, and we needed to repay the debt as soon as possible. The loan had been pending for a long time, and it weighed heavily on our minds. Clearing this debt became our top priority. The cow had been a valuable asset, providing us with sustenance and the opportunity to generate income from its milk and offspring. However, we understood the importance of honoring our commitments and maintaining trust within our community. Repaying the debt was an essential step in upholding our integrity."

"I bought a cow and a goat, paid school fees for my grand son, renovated my iron sheets as water would come though the roof when it rains. I also bought foodstuffs for my family."

"Received transfer message when was digging, felt happy and thanked God for the money, thought of buying a cow"

"I now have peace of mind because I have bigger space hence more farming land to get more food. My family is fine. I can now get a cow for milk and pay fees for my children. I can also enjoy the fruits of life."

"I want to finish improving my house by buying its doors so that i will live in a very good and safe house, and I want to have cow so that i will get manure to put in my land for getting better production in future"

"I was in garden digging, I was so happy and stopped digging and left for home. The first thought was to buy a cow"

"The burden of school fees has been in his neck, planning to sell some goats and a cow, which are not enough for all children, but he says he is relieved for this year"