"My plan for the transfers is to first purchase food. Since at the moment, there is not enough rain it means that we have to plan for the coming year. I intend to purchase 2 100 kilograms of maize, some beans, and other foods which will cost me about $200 of the transfers. I intend to also use the second and third transfers to start a poultry and goats project. I will purchase 12 goats at $40 each which together with transport will cost me about $500 of the transfers. Additionally, I will purchase a chicken link, food, and chicken which will cost me about $400 of the transfers. These two projects will be a source of money for me and my family since life is difficult with the little rain that we received."

"My plan for the transfers is to pur Hase food, clothing and past fees arrears for my children who are ni Sabor primary school. I intend to spend $180 of the transfers on this. For the second transfers I intend to build a house for my children since we are living in a very small house which sometimes is congested. This has great effects on us since there is less privacy. Additionally I intend to build a kitchen with the transfers since at the moment I cook outside. I intend to spend $45 to accomplish this. For the third transfers I intend to purchase 3 goats at $450 each and chicken at about $30 of the transfers. This will be an investment for me and my family into the future. For the remaining transfers I intend to save."

"I'm happy that my family is among the people that will receive the transfers. This transfers offers me a chance to develop my life more after undergoing difficult financial problem due to my wife's cesarian section. With the first transfers, I will be able to purchase 3 goats for $150. In addition to this, I will also purchase food for my family such as maize, beans, and other foodstuffs using $30. For the second transfer, I have planned to use about $200 to build a house. This is suitable since at the moment we are living in a mud house which gets destroyed by termites. For the remaining amount of $250 together with the third transfer, I plan to purchase a few chickens using $50 and for the remaining, I will save. This will ensure that I have enough money since I plan to venture into farming in the coming year."

"I am incredibly grateful for the cash transfers as they have allowed me to install a solar lighting system in my house, replacing the old paraffin lanterns. To ensure a steady supply of power, I allocate $5 each month to pay the solar company. As soon as I received the recent funds, I promptly paid the $5 fee, and I am delighted that my house has never experienced a shortage of power since then. I believe that education is of utmost importance to children, and I used a portion of the funds to settle the outstanding tuition fees for my son in grade eight, which amounted to $9.5. Additionally, I paid $4 for my grandson in kindergarten, who was frequently being pulled out of classes due to unpaid fees. Settling these balances has provided my children with the stability they need to continue their education uninterrupted. Give Directly's support has not only enabled us to meet our basic needs but has also helped to build trust with the teachers. They now allow my children to attend classes with the confidence that I will pay the fees upon receiving the transfers. I also used $3 to purchase a hen to expand my flock. By allowing them to reproduce, I can sell the chickens when needed, providing financial support for my family during difficult times. With the remaining funds, I bought food for my family. We had experienced going to bed hungry that week, and I am grateful that the cash transfers have alleviated that struggle."

"My aspiration for the upcoming year is to have successfully built my own house. The years spent in my nephew's shelter have made me aware of the constant burden I place on him, especially when he visits from town. Thanks to the cash transfers, I have been able to accumulate building materials, and my goal is to continue acquiring more until I have enough to construct a two-room house with mud walls and a tin roof. Also, owning a house will enable me to pursue poultry farming, particularly raising chickens. The additional room in my house will serve as a suitable space for them. By engaging in chicken rearing, I can generate income by selling them and contributing towards covering our household expenses. This will reduce my reliance on my son as the sole provider."

"We are a family of 5 and we struggle every day to fend for our children. There is never an easy day here especially putting food on the table is an uphill task. Last month was fairly a good month for us, we sold 20 chickens, and we were able to buy 20 Kg of maize and other foodstuff. It has sustained us up to now and the stress of having to look for food is no more thus far. Our children are so happy and nowadays they do not complain because of the lack of food. The happiness seems to have increased a notch higher last week when we were blessed with a baby girl. We thank God for the blessings as we look forward to another blessing from GiveDirectly's transfers. This is a good year!"

"We had not seen food around our house for a couple of months, neighbors would pass by and give us something to take at times, and other times we would boil some wild fruit seeds and crack them so we could eat the fat that was inside and drink water to feel like our stomachs were full, but now we have 2 sacks of maize, and this sounds like a miracle. I feel so alive right now, a feeling that I had not felt in a long time. I am looking forward to upgrading our home so that we may live in better conditions, as well as purchasing a bed and a mattress. Also, I will purchase goats and chickens and have them reproduce and grow in number, providing a source of money to support this new way of life."

"Upon receiving my most recent transfers, I made several choices to improve our living conditions and plan for the future. With $60, I decided to stock up on food for our family of four, as it can be overwhelming to provide daily meals. Additionally, I allocated $10 to purchase new clothes for myself, as my current wardrobe consists of worn-out and outdated items. Refreshing my attire would help boost my confidence. Realizing that these transfers would be the last from Give Directly, I carefully considered long-term investments. I decided to invest approximately $100 in acquiring goats, as they would serve as a family investment to meet our future needs during challenging times. Given my familiarity with raising chickens and their low maintenance requirements, I was thrilled to purchase a number of them for $150. This allowed us to establish a small-scale egg business, tapping into the market demand."

"In the past, I used to run a chicken-rearing project. Unfortunately, I had to halt the project when pox diseases started spreading in our neighborhood. To mitigate the risks, I sold the entire flock, hoping to revive the project at a later time. However, financial constraints have consistently hindered my ability to allocate funds toward restarting the chicken-rearing venture. My priority has always been supporting my siblings' education and ensuring we have enough food on the table. Nevertheless, I aspire to rebuild the project in the near future, as it would be a significant accomplishment for me. I believe I still possess the necessary skills to nurture poultry, and I have gained additional knowledge on disease containment to ensure the health and well-being of a flock."

"I had always wanted to be one of the known livestock keepers in the area and my main goal is to have a large livestock-rearing project. With the transfers that I have been receiving, I already bought some chicken and I currently have around 13 to start off the project. I also plan to be spending around $15 of my monthly transfers to buy at least 3 chicken to increase the current population and with time I would sell some of them to buy goats to keep the project going."