"My aim for the upcoming year is to strengthen the stability of my pastry business, ensuring consistent profits that will significantly increase my income. I am eager to utilize the transfers I will receive to purchase additional stock and supplies for my business. With this extra income, I will be able to comfortably provide for my son's education, bringing me peace of mind. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this program." (Country: Kenya)

"My goal is to set up a shop near the road to enhance the efficiency of my electronic gadget repair business. Currently, I operate the business from home and in a remote area, and this has limited its accessibility and awareness among potential customers. I believe that having a dedicated space will attract more clients and contribute to the growth of my business. Additionally, I plan to run this venture alongside my existing barbershop, which will greatly boost my income. To achieve this goal, I intend to utilize my savings as well as my upcoming transfers. I am deeply grateful for this assistance, which has transformed my life for the better." (Country: Kenya)

"My objective is to build a sustainable business that will provide a stable income even after the program ends. I plan to launch a livestock venture, with a primary focus on goat farming. I'm pleased to announce that I have already acquired three goats, and I am eager to expand my herd with the upcoming transfers. Establishing a reliable source of income will ensure that my children have the financial means to pursue their education. This project has brought about positive changes in my life, and I am genuinely grateful for it." (Country: Kenya)

"My main focus is to secure quality education for my children. Since nine of them are still in primary school, there is a long road ahead until they finish secondary education. I have dedicated all my transfers towards this goal and plan to reserve a portion of my future transfers to handle any remaining school fees or unexpected costs. I firmly believe that education is the pathway to success and by empowering them, they will be able to attain good jobs and become self-reliant in future. Moreover, they will also be in a position to support me in my old age. I am sincerely thankful for this opportunity to positively impact my children's lives and look forward to a brighter tomorrow." (Country: Kenya)

"This year, my aim is to purchase a motorbike and start a boda boda business. I have been diligently saving my previous transfers to make this goal a reality, and I am optimistic that by September, I will have enough funds to buy the motorbike. Starting this business will greatly enhance my financial situation, as it generates daily income. I intend to hire someone to manage the business while I focus on my studies. I am genuinely grateful for the positive impact GiveDirectly has had on my life, and I eagerly anticipate a brighter future ahead." (Country: Kenya)

"This year, my main objective is to focus on investing in livestock, particularly goats. Goats are low-maintenance and can easily be sold to finance various expenses like school fees, food, and other daily necessities. Moreover, I plan to use them as a financial cushion for unexpected emergencies. I aim to use funds from my upcoming transfers to purchase these goats, providing my family with additional income to address any future needs. Being a part of this organization has significantly improved my life, and I feel immensely grateful for the support it provides." (Country: Kenya)

"I hope to start a shop in the coming days so that I will be in a position to fully provide and support my family through the income that I will be making from the sale of the goods. The urge to start the shop came as a result of identification of the market gap where I realized people in our village could travel quite a long distance to get a shop that may also not have what they wanted therefore I bank on the coming monthly transfer and savings from my job to start a big shop that will be able to provide most items that the people need." (Country: Kenya)

"My desire has been building a 2-roomed house which I feel am on the way to achieving it since I have now been successfully able to buy 24 iron sheets as part of the main materials that I needed for the construction, with a few transfers to come I believe I will successfully achieve my goal." (Country: Kenya)

"I would wish to see my flock grow so that I can sell to start my dream business of starting a shop, selling most household items, to achieve this goal, I bank on my livestock where when they multiply and mature I will be able to sell a good number of them so that I can get the capital to start my business." (Country: Kenya)

"In the future, I would wish to have a business selling household items such as sugar and matchboxes since it will be a source of income for my family. Am now tilling the land with the hope that when I get good produce I will be able to save the amount of transfers to use the amount to start my business project." (Country: Kenya)