"As I mentioned before, my current home is too small to comfortably accommodate my family, so I am still working toward my dream of building a new, larger, two-roomed house. With the ongoing support from GiveDirectly, my plan this year and beyond is to keep gradually purchasing building materials. I intend to use income from my side hustles, such as cooking and selling food, to bring this dream closer to reality. Also, with my children in school, I am committed to using part of my transfers to cover their school fees, ensuring they can continue their education without disruption. Additionally, I plan to save a portion of each transfer to eventually buy more goats, hoping they will multiply over time and become a valuable resource for us that we can rely on especially when this program ends. I am truly grateful for the support and opportunities GiveDirectly has provided for my family and me."

"The transfers from GiveDirectly have brought so much hope to my family, especially in securing my children’s education. For the coming year and beyond, I plan to continue dedicating part of these funds to cover their school fees, ensuring they can stay in school and focus on their studies. In addition, I intend to invest another portion of the transfers in livestock, such as goats and chickens, with the hope that they will multiply and grow in value over time. These animals will become a valuable asset, providing us with a stable source of support, especially for the future when this program ends. I am truly grateful for the support GiveDirectly has provided. It has given us a brighter outlook on what lies ahead."

"My health condition remains a central part of my life, and I plan to keep managing it carefully. In the coming year and beyond, I intend to continue using a portion of my GiveDirectly transfers to support my health needs so I can lead a better life. Additionally, with my house having collapsed, I am now in the process of building a new one. I plan to keep allocating part of my transfers toward purchasing building materials to complete my two-roomed house. Once it is finished and my health is stable, I will finally have a home to return to, rather than depending on my brother, who has been helping me manage my condition. Thereafter, my next goal is to use part of the transfers to buy a goats, hoping they will multiply over time increasing in number and value. I am optimistic that this small investment will provide a reliable source of support for me, especially when this program eventually comes to an end. I am deeply grateful for these transfers, which have not only helped me manage my health but also allowed me to work towards having a home of my own."

"The transfer will enhance our living standards, we plan to invest well. Fishing is the main economic activity due to proximity to Lake Baringo. I plan to spend $100 to set up a place to fry fish and sell. It will give me about $5 daily profit, enough to meet daily household food needs. Since education elevates once life. We plan to invest about $500 on our children's education. Our daughter wants to join college and the others are still at a secondary level. Its always sad seeing our children at home not being able to pursue their dreams. It will make me happy when they all join school. Goat and poultry farming is convenient here due to the hot climate. There are enough feeds for goats and chicken require little food. We plan to spend the rest of the transfer on this. We'll be able to sell eggs or even sell goats in the future. Three goats for a start is good. One goat is sold at approximately $50."

"The floods took everything from me, leaving my family in despair. Five goats, twenty chickens, and even my clothes were swept away, and one of our houses collapsed, dragging my life down to zero. I felt hopeless as my generator was also destroyed, and with five children to care for, the burden became unbearable. However, when I received the unconditional cash transfer, it felt like a new beginning. I used $350 to pay a down payment on a plot of land far away from the floods, where my family could finally settle and rebuild our lives.Furthermore, I allocated $50 for my children's school fees because education is crucial for their future. I want to ensure they have the opportunity to learn and grow despite our struggles. The remaining money went towards buying small essentials like food and medicine for our remaining livestock. My wife and I work casual jobs and farm to make ends meet, but it has been challenging since the floods caused sickness and forced us to relocate.This support from GiveDirectly has been a blessing in our lives. We were overwhelmed by the difficulties we faced, but now we have hope for a better future. I feel grateful for the chance to start anew and provide for my family again. With this help, we can focus on rebuilding our lives and ensuring our children have a brighter future."

"Transforming my home and my family’s life has been a dream, and the unconditional cash transfer made it possible. I spent $50 to purchase a sofa set, something I had long admired but never had the chance to buy. With no chairs in the house, having a comfortable place to sit has truly improved our living space. Furthermore, I used $180 to buy three goats, as I already had some at home. The goats will provide milk, which is expensive in local shops, costing about $1 per liter. With my family consuming around two liters a day, having my own supply will help us save money in the long run.Additionally, I invested in a mattress and bed for my children since they were previously sleeping on the ground. With eight children, it was important to ensure they had a comfortable place to rest. Now, they sleep much better, and I feel a sense of relief knowing they are taken care of. I also spent around $20 on clothes for my family, as we were in desperate need of new outfits. The remaining money went toward purchasing food, which was essential since we were previously struggling to eat only once a day. Life has changed significantly since I received this support. My husband, who primarily farms, lost a lot due to flooding, which affected our resources and living conditions. We were temporarily displaced, losing utensils and food supplies. Now, instead of burning charcoal or searching for casual jobs, we can stay at home, eat three meals a day, and focus on rebuilding our lives. This cash transfer has truly been a blessing for our family."

"I am a widower with 3 children in school, I plan to spend KES 50000 on paying my children's school fees.My elderly daughter has taken up this responsibility for the past 1 year,this does not make me happy because as a father I should be the sole provider for the my family. Receiving this transfers therefore means I can relief my eldest daughter from this yoke of paying fees .With the remaining amount I will restock 10 herds of goats to secure my future with it.This will cost me KES 5000 each."

"I plan to expand my livestock by purchasing more sheep. I had never owned any goats or sheep until I received my second transfer from GiveDirectly. My aim is to eventually have more than ten sheep, as I believe they thrive in our area. I am planning to use part of my final transfer to buy additional sheep, as this investment will be instrumental in improving my family's financial situation. As a single mom, raising these sheep will help me cover school fees for my children and address other essential needs in the future."

"In my journey to provide for my daughter and grandchildren, I currently rely on casual jobs and charcoal production as my main sources of income. However, I recognize the need for diversification to create a more sustainable future for my family. Therefore, I am planning to venture into livestock production, particularly focusing on goats and sheep. I intend to start with two of each, as this will not only help me establish a steady supply of milk but also allow me to sell the animals as they multiply. By making this transition, I hope to reduce my dependence on casual jobs and create a more stable financial situation for my family."

"After receiving my second transfer, I was finally able to improve our living situation. Previously, my family of five was crammed into a single room with an iron sheet roof and muddy walls. Our home was vulnerable, especially during the rains when the walls felt like they could collapse at any moment. Cooking outside was not only inconvenient but also unhygienic, and when it rained, we could not cook at all. With the $200 from my transfer, I built a one-room iron sheet house and a small kitchen, using some iron sheets I had already saved up for. In addition to improving our shelter, I wanted to secure our future, particularly concerning my children's school fees. I decided to invest in livestock by buying three female goats for $165, knowing they would multiply over time. As a crop farmer, I also allocated $70 for plowing and creating ridges for my next planting season. I plan to plant green grams next month, which I believe will provide a good yield. Food was a struggle. With the remaining money, I purchased half a bag of maize, as our previous maize crop was swept away by floods this year. Thank you, GiveDirectly."