"It makes me happy to have a healthy family. We've all been healthy this year except for my husband who had minor heart complications. He was treated and able to resume our normal activities. It brings me joy knowing my family has been able to live a good healthy life. I'm happy and hopeful we can continue this way and do our normal life activities such as taking care of the goats or doing casual jobs for a living."

"We own about thirty goats, able to milk on a daily basis. The milk is enough for tea or the children to drink. It makes me happy knowing we have something to depend on even during difficult times. Goats are our main source of happiness. We can also sell them during emergencies or for school fees."

"My family of five depends on the goat business to earn a living. However, the KES 500 profit I make in a month is not enough to fully cover our household needs, such as food and school fees. Because of this, I have always wished to expand the business, but finances have been a major challenge. Now, with the anticipated transfers, I feel a sense of relief. I plan to spend KES 50000 towards expanding the business, which will help increase the profits and ensure a more stable income. The remaining money will go towards settling the family bills, including food and school fees. With this expansion, I am hopeful that my family will achieve greater financial stability."

"My goal for the coming year and beyond is to invest in goat rearing and poultry keeping, as these projects will help me achieve my ultimate aim of building my own house. I am determined to have a house of my own before getting married, as I do not want to bring my wife to live in a relative's house. To achieve this, I save through our merry-go-round group, which will help me buy building materials more quickly. I also rear goats, and if they multiply rapidly, I plan to sell some and combine the proceeds with my savings to accelerate the construction process. Currently, I have two goats, and I am confident they will multiply over time, providing additional resources to fund my home-building efforts. Living in my uncle's house motivates me to work hard, as I aspire to have a place to call my own. By selling vegetables to my neighbors and using the transfers I receive, I am confident I can purchase more goats, grow my investments, and ultimately build my home while improving my financial stability."

"My husband and I are planning to invest in 7 goats ($350) for our children's education. We will also buy 3 hives at a cost of $90. On a good season, each hive can earn us about $50 worth of honey. With such an income we will be able to comfortably sustain our family of 5."

"My primary goal is to ensure my family has a stable source of income in the future, particularly during emergencies. To achieve this, I have been using my previous transfers from GiveDirectly to purchase goats and plan to buy more with future transfers. I hope these goats will multiply and grow in value over time, allowing me to sell them when needed to cover my family's necessities and support my children's education. Goat farming is a vital part of my plans, and I am determined to see it succeed because it holds great importance for my family's well-being. This vision of a secure and prosperous future motivates me to keep moving forward. To reach this goal, I plan to use part of my transfers to invest in these projects, starting with the one chicken and three goats I already have. I am deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for their financial support, which has made these aspirations possible."

"I am planning to buy 5 goats ($300) and begin looking after my own herd, for the first time in my life. Being disabled, this is a less tedious venture as they will graze in a free range set up and come back home in the evening. This investment will in future sustain my family of 2."

"In the coming year and beyond, I want to build a stronger foundation for my family's future by expanding my herd of goats. Goats are a reliable investment, and as the herd grows, I plan to exchange some for cows, which will provide even greater stability. I have already made progress, trading five goats for a cow, and now I have four goats and one bull. To achieve this goal, I am committed to saving $20 monthly to purchase more goats. This plan will not only secure my family's future but also ensure we have sustainable resources to rely on."

"In the coming year and beyond, my goal is to expand my investments by buying more goats. Currently, I have three goats, but I know that increasing my herd will help secure my family's future and provide greater financial stability. To achieve this, I plan to save at least $10 each month. With consistent savings and careful planning, I believe I can reach this goal and build a stronger, more sustainable source of income for my family. I am determined to make this happen and watch my investments grow over time."

"I am a father of five grown children, and I rely on livestock rearing and subsistence farming, along with the support of my children who work casual jobs in town. With my recent financial transfers, I made thoughtful choices to secure my family's future and improve our living conditions. I first invested $65 in purchasing two goats, which brought my herd to a total of seven. Goats are a valuable asset because they breed quickly and have a ready market. I chose this investment to ensure I have a reliable source of income when needed. Watching my herd grow gives me a sense of security and hope for better days ahead. I also used $34 to renovate my house, which had partially collapsed on one side. It was a challenging situation, but with the transfers, I was able to fix the issue, making our home safer and more comfortable for my family. Finally, I spent $3 on sugar to provide my family with tea in the mornings. This small purchase brought joy and energy to help us start our busy days. These transfers have been a blessing, allowing me to care for my family and plan for a brighter future."