"My life is becoming better and I thank Givedirectly for the financial support. I was able to buy a cow and the rest of the money was used in buying food and clothes for my family . We are a joyful family we eat three meals per day before we could not afford it."

"I plan to buy a plot of land of USD1111 in Bungokho in Mbale District which is a flat area with no threats of land slides and safe for settlement and cultivation. I also plan to use USD416 to a diary cow and also use USD 138 to put up a kiral for the cow so that it grows very fast and provide us with milk for both domestic use and selling to raise money for acquiring basic needs in the home. I then opt to use USD 277 to secure household equipment like a big sauce pane, a big drum of 200Litres, and clearing school fees for my daughter at school for her to study regularly and perform well."

"Acquiring a dairy cow has made the most significant impact on my daily life. It has enabled me to save money that I used to spend daily and has provided me with a reliable source of milk. With the funds from the transfer, I was also able to purchase enough food for my household and settle a long-pending debt. Moreover, I am hopeful that the second transfer will enable me to further my education. I am delighted and grateful for the support that has brought so much happiness to our lives and significantly improved our living standards."

"The support I received has had a significant impact on my daily life. Thanks to the funds, I was able to realize my dream of purchasing a dairy cow within a short period of time. This has had a huge impact on our family's daily routine, as we no longer have to worry about buying milk. Moreover, we now have enough foodstuffs in the house, which was not the case before when we had to live from hand to mouth. I am immensely thankful for the support that has greatly improved our living standards."

"My main goal was to buy a dairy cow to feed my family. For the longest time, I have been struggling to get the money to buy milk for my family, but I am currently happy because the cow that I managed to buy with the transfers had been of help in terms of milk production. I believe in the future, the cow would give birth to offspring, and with the increase in number leading to an increase in the litres of milk produced, I would want to become one of the milk suppliers in the area."

"My main goal is to have a livestock-rearing project. I have been struggling financially, a situation that I would no longer want to experience in the future with my family. Therefore, I would want to buy livestock and so far I had bought a cow that I believe would bear offspring in the future and help my family financialy. Considering the state of my current house, I also would want to see myself in a better house, and the transfers had so far played a greater role and I believe in the few weeks to come, I would be in the new place courtesy of GiveDirectly."

"It has been my desire to own a livestock-rearing project owing to the fact this is the only investment that works well in our area. After receiving the second instalment, I invested $ 310 on buying two cows hoping that they will calve and multiply in the next future. Apart from the wealth aspect, the cows will relieve me of the burden of buying milk for my small family of three. I as well added 5 hens to a poultry project that I initiated using the first transfer, this cost about $25. Furthermore, I used the remaining amount to buy food that will last us about three months. This will relieve me from burning charcoal as a means of livelihood as this has been rendered illegal in Kenya."

"I live alone and I don't have a husband or a child but when I received money from Givedirectly it gave me a sense of courage and hope to my life . I was able to buy my own cow and I bought food and clothes for myself."

"My goal is to purchase additional goats using my monthly payment before the end of the year. This will increase the number of goats that I own, which would be a valuable addition. I am also aiming to acquire dairy cows, which would significantly enhance my source of income through the sale of milk in the village. By doing so, I will be able to achieve financial stability and provide for my family's needs."

"Now that I own two cows, thanks to previous cash transfers, I plan to buy goats as well. While the cows help with land preparation tasks, the goats will serve as an additional source of income in times of emergency. Also, owning goats will allow me to support the education of my three grandchildren and help relieve the burden on their father, who handles depends on casual jobs. Am happy that the goat I bought last year recently delivered twins, which gives me great hope for the future."