"My goal is to start a livestock rearing project. I would want to buy goats and chicken for rearing so that whenever I would be faced with any financial challenges in the future, I would sell them and get the money. To achieve this, I always save part of my monthly transfers so that after a certain period of time, I would have the project in place."

"For the first transfers, I plan to purchase food first. I plan to purchase 2 bags of maize at $100 and also purchase farming products with the remaining amount and some chicken. For the second transfer, I plan to buy 3 barbed wires at $50 each and for the remaining amount we plan to purchase 5 goats at $40 each. Since we have school-going children we also plan to pay for their tuition fees. The transfer makes me feel that a huge burden has been lifted from my shoulder since it will change my family's life for the better. I'm grateful that Give Directly chooses to come to my village."

"I was having a difficult time with hunger when the transfer came through. We hardly find any food because of the drought that has afflicted our region. I was able to see some relief after receiving the funds. I choose to set aside $19 to spend on my six children's daily food because I am dependent on temporary employment for survival. After that, I took $10 and made a partial payment toward my primary school-aged children's incurred school fee arrears. I spent the $5 that was left over to start my dream of beginning a chicken farm by buying two hens."

"The main challenge that we are facing is the constant land slides that keep happening in our village. This is the second home that we have constructed since 2016. Our former house was demolished in the landslides that happened in Bunashirwe village and demolished upto makhonje village. Now the water comes from uphill and penetrator through the wall causes this house to be soggy and cold to the extent we have to cook from the house inside. Our kitchen was destroyed last year. We also stay near many trees which are harbouring predator birds like eagles that come and take our chicken while we r infront or away."

"I spent part of my recent transfer on buying three chickens, which cost around $15. It has been my wish to keep them for so long, but I couldn't afford any at my cost. I am glad that I now have assets that I can readily rely on whenever an emergency arises. To add to that, I paid fees for my granddaughter, who is in primary school. I am happy she will now study properly without any challenges like before. Also, this has motivated her, and I am hopeful that she will excel. With the remaining amount of money, I have been buying foodstuffs and other household needs that I was lacking."

"When I first received the cash transfers, I spent most of it on building a concrete pillar around the walls of my house to reinforce it. However, due to pressing financial obligations like food, I was not able to channel every amount toward the renovation of the structure, which left one side of the wall unattended. My prayer is to conclude this project withing the next year so that I can start looking at other things like securing goats and more chickens for rearing. "

"My grandson had been sent out of school to collect pending tuition balances the day I received the transfer. Since his father did not have ready money at that time, I helped him settle the $4 fee deficit and my grandchild happily resumed classes. Next, I spent $23 on starter and grower feeds for the flock of 40 chickens I grew through previous transfers. Despite the fact that the feeds did not last a month as I had anticipated, am glad that the chickens had enough for the fast few weeks. I hope they continue to grow even amidst hardships to help me accumulate wealth that will support my needs in the future. I spent the rest of the cash to buy food for my four grandchildren and I, as the household had run out of maize flour. "

"When I received the transfer, it had been a while since my compound was blessed with chickens. A while back, a vulture preyed on my entire flock of chickens, which left me stranded as these birds used to save the day whenever we had no money. After that incident, I could not buy more animals as I lacked the necessary funds. Gladly, the cash transfer rekindled that hope when it allowed me to buy two chickens. For me, that is the greatest difference. "

"My main goal for this year is to complete my house. The only remaining part is the door, windows, and one piece of iron sheet. This will not take long to accomplish. As per my plan, I would like to have completed by the next tree transfers so that I embark on livestock farming as an investment. To get the livestock, I will exchange the poultry I have. In our local calculations, six chicken is equivalent to a goat. Therefore, as my poultry reproduces, I will be in a better position to exchange for goats."

"Our reliance on subsistence farming has been worth the effort, but I hope to do much better in the coming year by expanding the land under plantations to ensure optimal harvest. This will be useful as we plan to buy a piece of land as a family in the future. To ensure consistent food availability, I am currently working on my current free-range chicken farm, where eggs are collected and sold every day to make income. I currently have 47 chicks and hope that they will multiply and help my family with future projects."