"I have eight children of which five are in primary school. The older ones have completed their secondary education and are waiting to join college. However, due to a lack of sufficient funds, I have asked them to wait while I prioritize their younger siblings' education. The support from GiveDirectly has been a great relief as I've been using the transfers to pay for my children's school fees. However, knowing that the transfers will eventually come to an end, I've decided to invest a portion of the money in buying goats. In the upcoming year and beyond, I intend to focus on this project as it will serve as my future financial security. The reason for keeping goats is to eventually acquire bulls, primarily for land cultivation. I plan to sell the goats once they multiply to a good number and use the proceeds to buy the cows of my dreams. If this plan becomes a reality, I intend to use the cows for tilling my land and offering tilling services to other farmers for a fee. This, in turn, will provide me with income to support my family and pay for my children's education more easily."

"My dream is to own a piece of land and build rental houses that will serve as valuable assets in the future, allowing me to sustain my family and provide an education for my children. To achieve this, I plan to develop a larger livestock base that I can trade for cows down the line. Currently, I run a food kiosk business, which I started using the transfers I received from GiveDirectly, and I am happy to say that it helps meet my family's daily needs. I intend to continue using a portion of my transfers to buy goats, hoping they will multiply and increase in number and value. In the future, I plan to trade these goats for cows, which I will raise until they appreciate in value and can be sold. The proceeds from these cows will then be used to purchase the piece of land I desire. Once I acquire the land, I will trade more goats and cows to generate additional funds for building the house. I have always wanted to live in a place where I don’t have to pay rent and to become a landlady, knowing that this source of income is reliable. By pursuing these strategic investments, I am actively working toward securing our financial future. The goats and cows will provide a sustainable source of income, while the expansion of my business will increase our revenue. By combining these efforts, I am confident that we will achieve our goal of owning our own home and living a more secure and prosperous life."

"In the coming year, my goal is to purchase three cows for land cultivation. This will allow me to continue generating income even after my transfers come to an end. I already own twelve goats, which I bought using my monthly transfer. Therefore, to buy these three cows, I need to have a strategy because cows are expensive. My plan is to sell some goats once they multiply to a significant number. After selling some goats, I will use the revenue generated to buy cows. I am incredibly thankful for the financial aid from GiveDirectly, which has been instrumental in furthering my life. Without their support, I would not have been able to reach where I am today."

"In the near future and beyond, my main focus is on paying school fees for my children. As a peasant farmer, my income is not consistent, so I need to plan carefully to ensure my children can continue their education and meet their basic needs when external financial assistance ends. Before GiveDirectly came to our area, life was challenging, and my children were often sent home from school due to unpaid fees. This was because I lacked a reliable source of income. As the external support is soon coming to an end, I am considering expanding into livestock farming. Currently, I have five goats, and I'm delighted to see that they have multiplied since starting with just two. Investing in goats is beneficial as they can reproduce quickly, providing a simple path for growth. My aim is for their numbers to increase, allowing me to eventually trade them for cows and sell some to generate income for my family's needs."

"As I look ahead to the coming year and beyond, I aim to expand my livestock venture. I plan to continue using my transfers to purchase more goats, with the hope that they will multiply and increase in both number and value. Eventually, I intend to trade some of these goats for cows. My aspiration is that these cows will also grow and increase in value, providing me with the financial means to support my children's education as they transition to higher levels of schooling. I am genuinely excited and grateful for the opportunity that GiveDirectly has provided. I believe that once this program concludes, I will have established a sustainable source of income that will enable me to care for my family and secure our future."

"I am the father of ten children, and one of my sons is still in college, where he needs my full support to complete his mechanical course. To provide for my family, I raise livestock, while my older sons contribute by doing casual jobs. With the recent three transfers amounting to $102, I knew I had to prioritize both our family's future and my son’s education. First, I spent $45 to buy a goat, adding to the four goats I already had, along with our one cow. This investment in livestock is part of my long-term plan to secure more resources for my family, as goats can easily multiply and provide income when needed. The next priority was paying for my son's education, so I used $44 to cover his school fees. Supporting him through college is crucial because his mechanical course will open up opportunities for him to secure a stable job and, in turn, help our family. With the remaining $13, I bought a bale of maize flour to feed my family. Ensuring my family is well-fed and has the resources they need is always at the heart of my decisions. These transfers have allowed me to invest wisely, both in livestock and education, while also meeting my family's immediate needs."

"In the coming years, my plan is to save a portion of my transfers to buy more goats. I hope that these goats will multiply, increasing in both number and value, allowing me to eventually trade some of them for milk-producing cows and sell some of them when in need . This will help me support my grandchildren's education, as their parent is disabled and unable to provide for them. I envision that these cows will produce enough milk to sustain my family, and I can sell some of the milk to cover our daily needs. With these animals, I see a sustainable source of income that will support my children's education and enhance our overall well-being long after this project concludes. I am optimistic that by diligently managing this opportunity, I can create a better future for my family and ensure we have the resources we need to thrive."

"I was on my farm weeding when I heard a message notification on my phone. Curious, I checked it and saw that I had received my transfer from GiveDirectly. Immediately, I felt a wave of happiness because I knew this transfer would make my project of buying a cow a reality. I could already see my plan taking shape, and the sense of excitement was overwhelming."

"I am a widow with school-going children. Life was very tough before GiveDirectly since I had to find ways to support my children all on my own after my husband passed away. I have always valued my children's education, which is why I used a major part of my transfer to pay their school fees. I don't want them to be sent home for fee balances. Time is moving fast, and because of this, I have been thinking of a project that will provide me with income in the future. I want to focus on goat keeping in the coming years. My ultimate goal is to invest in cattle rearing mainly for land cultivation, which is why I am starting small with rearing goats. Once I have a good number of goats, I will sell them and use the money to buy a cow. While taking care of my school-going children, I plan to hire out these cows for land cultivation to earn income to support my family. I am very optimistic about achieving this goal, as I have already started saving in our merry-go-round group for this project."

"Initially, I had plans to start a vegetable business that would provide me with a daily income to support my family's needs. However, I realized I needed to think more broadly and look further ahead. Over the past few seasons, cultivating my farm has become quite costly, and I have always wanted to find ways to reduce these expenses. A solution, I decided to invest in goats. My plan is to continue using a portion of my transfers to purchase more goats, with the hope that they will multiply and increase in number. In the future, I aim to trade some of them for cows while also selling a few to help fund my children's education. The cows will be specifically for plowing my farm, which will significantly cut down on the costs of hiring tractors or hiring cows from others. Once I achieve this, I plan to save a portion of my future transfers to build enough capital to finally start my vegetable business. This venture will enable me to provide for my children and secure a better future for our family. The livestock will also act as a valuable asset that I can rely on in the future whenever need arises to support my family and children's education."