"My main objective is to build a new house. The existing one has a rusty iron sheet roof that is old and leaks. I hope to spend my transfers to buy building materials in bits to get beyond this obstacle that puts me in danger of acute cold during the rains. They will assist me in constructing a new house. Aside from that, I also want to start raising livestock. I do not currently have any, but I am hoping that with the help of transfers from GiveDirectly, I will start raising goats and cows. If my family takes good care of them, it is a viable investment that will benefit my family for years after the transfer."

"My goal for the rest of the year is to improve my milk business by feeding the cow better feed and taking better care of it so that I can boost milk output, which will result in more milk and more sales. I can use my savings later to buy another cow or a motorcycle for the transportation business, depending on how climate change appears at the moment, If we will experience drought, I will opt to buy a motorbike instead."

"My long-term goal has been to invest in livestock. I'd like to start a dairy farm in addition to the goats I now have. Based on this, I'll make sure to accomplish this goal as soon as I have some money. After seeing how lucrative the milk business is, I came up with this objective. Due to how demanding the breed is, most people dislike owning dairy cows. Because they buy milk from providers who are far away, these individuals will therefore rank as my top potential clientele."

"I spent a portion of my second transfer on paying for my son's medical bills. He was involved in a road accident that almost paralyzed him. This happened when I was going through financial problems, and for a second, I thought he wouldn't be treated. He has been the family's breadwinner, and I was worried that it would be difficult for me to provide for the family's basic needs since I am jobless. I only survived with some help. I am at peace now because he was treated and is recovering well. The doctor also assured us that he would soon be back to his normal condition with time. If it were not for them, my son would still be in agony and lying in the hospital untreated. To add to that, I bought a dairy cow, which cost around $190. I am planning to spare some litres of milk for my family's consumption and sell the surplus to the dairy shops. I believe that by selling milk, I will earn an income that will help me cater to my basic needs, which has been a challenge. Finally, I was able to construct a pit latrine. Previously, my family and I used to relieve ourselves in the bushes, which was unhygienic. Therefore, most of the time, we were exposed to the risk of being infected by diseases like cholera. Having the pit latrine has ensured safety for me and my family from contracting waterborne-related diseases. What I have accomplished, words are not enough to express my gratitude towards GiveDirectly."

"In the coming years, I would like to own dairy cows, and I am optimistic that this will soon be achieved. Since I already have goats, it will be easier for me to sell some of the offspring once they mature and buy the cows. Therefore, I trust that from the benefits I will be getting from those cows, I will be able to pay school fees for my son with ease, unlike before when I used to strain. Additionally, I will be able to sustain myself even after GiveDirectly has finished its program in my village."

"Thanks to previous cash transfers, I was able to secure three goats, who have remained in perfect shape to date. My goal in the coming few years is to buy more goats and expand the herd. Not only will this build my wealth, but I will also be able to trade some of the goats to acquire cows to support plowing exercises. As I rent out these animals to work on people's farms, they will help me generate an income thus putting me in a better position to fend for myself. "

"I keep livestock, but the drought has had an adverse effect on my livestock. I lost roughly ten calves and kits because my cows and goats were always dehydrated, and unable to provide enough milk for them. I could not acquire funds to pay a fee for Matano, my only son, to attend college. When enrolling my son Matano in a short-term course, I had to borrow money. I had to get a $200 loan. Every time I get a transfer, I try to use it to pay off the loan. Even though I have not withdrawn the money from my most recent transfer, I intend to use it to pay back some of the running loan."

"For a long time, I have been interested in investing in livestock farming and business, and the monthly transfers provide an opportunity to realize my dream. My plan is to increase the number of goats in my herd by purchasing more. Afterward, I will sell some and buy a dairy cow, which will generate more income through milk sales. If things continue to go well, I hope to buy bulls that I can utilize to plough my farm. Additionally, I can earn income by digging other people's farms for a fee."

"I don't have much to do because of my advanced age other than meet our basic needs. Therefore, for the coming years, I'll be focusing on growing maize to get enough food for my spouse and me. I also think the dairy cow I purchased with the transfer will calve soon. I'll sell the extra supply of milk to cover other essential expenses."

"I used $35k to purchase a dairy cow. I have three young kids who depend on milk majorly for food and this is so costly. I am happy that the cow will calve soon and could cut the daily milk expenditure. I will as well sell the surplus to earn an extra income. My children had been ridiculed by their peers for awhile for wearing old torn clothes, so I spent around $80 to buy them new beautiful clothes. In addition, I used the remaining amount to buy food for my five family members which was a relief to my spouse who has been the breadwinner"