"With the transfer ,I would like to use part of the money approximately $300 to install a tap of water near home. I get drinking water far away from home making it hard for me as a person. I told you earlier old age has kicked in and I am unable to do a lot of work. I will use $200 to buy a cow and $200 to get four goats which I will rear. The rest of the amount I will save up for hospital, food and emergencies."

"In the upcoming year, my focus is on investing in livestock, particularly goats, given their cost-effectiveness and quick reproduction. My primary aim is to build up a herd of goats, with the intention of eventually selling them to acquire a cow, which I view as a valuable investment. I will utilize my upcoming transfers to accomplish this goal. Owning a cow will provide additional income, especially if it reproduces and I can sell the offspring. The supplementary income will also enable me to meet the educational expenses of my son, who is in junior secondary school. I am deeply grateful to this organization for enhancing my living standards through their financial support."

"My goal for this year is to expand my livestock activities by purchasing more goats and cows. I plan to use the upcoming transfers to achieve this. Increasing my livestock will provide a valuable investment that will benefit me even after the project ends, creating a lasting legacy. I am pleased with the progress I have made so far, as it ensures that my family will be well taken care of in case of any urgent needs. I am deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for their support, which has significantly improved our situation."

"I work as a boda boda rider to support my family of seven, while my wife takes care of our children at home. In the past, we faced financial challenges and relied solely on raising livestock for our livelihood. Additionally, I had taken a loan to buy a motorcycle, and repaying it was a burden. However, our lives changed for the better when GiveDirectly stepped in and boosted our finances. With their help, I was able to clear the motorcycle loan, and my business is now thriving. With the assistance, I have acquired six cows and seventeen sheep, greatly boosting my livestock numbers. I can also pay my children's school fees and buy them food without any strain. I saved all the transfers I received over three months, totaling $102, and bought a cow, which I plan to resell for a profit to finance a future project. This support has greatly benefited my family, and I am deeply grateful. I eagerly look forward to what the future holds."

"Currently, I am involved in the selling and burning of charcoal to support my family. At the same time, I am raising four goats with the goal of breeding them to increase their numbers. This strategy will allow me to sell some of the goats and use the proceeds to purchase a dairy cow. My plan is to start a milk-selling business to serve my neighbors, thereby diversifying my income sources. My objective is to achieve significant profits to ensure my children receive a continuous education and to improve our living conditions. Thus, my primary focus is on these endeavors."

"In the coming year and beyond, I am determined to focus on investing in goat farming to secure my future. I plan to save at least $15 every month, ensuring that I can gradually expand my herd. The choice of goats over cows is a strategic one; goats are more affordable to acquire and maintain, making them an ideal investment for my current financial situation. My passion for goat farming fuels my drive, and with careful planning and consistent effort, I am confident that I will achieve my goals and create a thriving agricultural venture."

"I have had a goal of buying animals. This is not a small task. Buying a kid goat now is around $25 which will take time before its able to give birth. My plan is to save up to a certain point where I am able to buy the mature goats going for $60 and this will be able to give birth and I can sell them to even buy cows. I know this will allow my family to educate my 7 children who are still in school. I know with the continuous saving I will be able to achieve this goal."

"Cash has allowed me to dream. I never in my wildest imagination thought I could join a savings group and make large cash investments. I recently bought a cow using my $150 received from the cash I had saved. I want to now open a business. I will require around $100 to start the business. My plan is to save and get to this amount and then start the business. This will change my financial fortunes as now, my husband is the sole income earner in our home. I would like to see this change."

"I have expressed my desire, even in the past, to make enough cash to start a business. In my mind now is the acquisition of cows. I want to have at least two cows by next year. I will achieve this by buying and breeding goats and chicken until I have a good number, enough to sell to get cash for a cow. I want to get two dairy cows, this cows I plan to use and get income buy milking them and selling the milk. This will mean that I will also be an active contributor to my family finances."

"I am finishing college next April, and I plan to start investing in buying cows for land cultivation. This investment will generate income and help me cultivate my land. I have three children, two of whom are school-going. I am a teacher by profession, though I have not yet been absorbed by the TSC. I assist at a neighboring school where I receive a small token for my work. When I got enrolled in the GiveDirectly project, I was very happy. Fortunately, my spouse was also enrolled, and now we both receive these transfers. We agreed to go back to school and upgrade our education while we are still young and have fewer responsibilities. I spent my entire recent transfer of $102 on paying my college fees. I am very thankful to GiveDirectly for the financial support, as it has played a significant role in advancing my career. I will always remember GiveDirectly for enabling me to return to school and improve myself."