"My primary goal for this year is to build a poultry shed to house my chickens. I am happy to report that I have accumulated over twenty chickens so far, thanks to the transfers, but I lack a proper space to keep all of them. I plan to use upcoming transfers and my savings to buy materials such as cement, iron sheets, and building poles. This will ensure that my poultry have a safe and secure space to thrive. I am deeply grateful for this assistance, as without it, I would not be where I am today. This support has made a significant difference in my life, and I am excited about the future and the opportunities it will bring."

"Being a widow with three children, fending for my family's needs has been quite a challenge, as I have relied on selling firewood for a living. When my daughter, who is in junior high school, was likely to miss a crucial exam due to arrears of $20, I was very worried since I didn’t have the money. Fortunately, GiveDirectly came into my life. I am happy that she is now settled in school without any issues that could hinder her performance.Additionally, I bought an iron sheet for $10, which I plan to design into a door for my son's house. His house has been wide open, lacking security. I also saved $40 for my daughter's education, believing that once I have enough savings, I will no longer struggle to pay her tuition fees, which will motivate her to excel in class. I bought two wooden chairs as well, since I have always had to borrow chairs from relatives whenever I had visitors. This has been a great relief and has improved my self-esteem. I also bought a small goat and four chickens for $21, which I am now keeping at home as assets. At least now I have something to rely on in case of an emergency. With the remaining $17, I bought food that has sustained my family for a while, as we did not harvest any crops due to the drought."

"The transfers came at a time when we were facing very difficult moments where I had just lost a relative, and we were in the midst of making burial preparations. To honor our loved one with a fitting send-off, I spent $34 to help cover some of the costs associated with the burial. It was important to me and my family to ensure that we laid him to rest with the dignity he deserved. In addition to these unexpected expenses, I had previously completed building my house, but I still had some outstanding debts from purchasing iron sheets and other building materials on credit and so I had to use another $34 from my transfers to settle the debt. I felt a great sense of relief in clearing this obligation, and I am grateful that my house is now complete, as it brings me a sense of stability and comfort. Finally, I allocated the remaining $34 to buy a goat and a chicken. I am hopeful that these animals will multiply and increase in number and value over time. My plan is to sell some of them in the future, which will provide me with a reliable source of income once this program comes to an end. Overall, I am thankful for the assistance I received during such a challenging time."

"I recently bought a solar panel on credit, which provides lighting in my house. To ensure that the service is not disconnected, I have been diligently repaying the debt every month. From my recent transfers, I allocated $15 to make this month's payment, keeping my family in the loop. Currently, I have an outstanding balance of $180, and I am hopeful that I will be able to clear it soon. Additionally, the roof of my house is quite old and in need of replacement. To address this, I have been gradually purchasing iron sheets for better roofing. From my recent transfers, I allocated $20 to buy two more iron sheets. I then spent another $29 to purchase a goat and two chickens. My hope is that they will multiply in number and value, so that once this program comes to an end, I will have something to rely on in the future. Finally, with the $38 that remained, I used it to buy food for my family, as we ran out of food and were not blessed with good harvests this year due to the poor weather conditions that prevailed in our region. I am happy that with the transfers, we are able to organize ourselves in our household and make sure that we get enough food so that we do not go hungry."

"This year, my plan is to continue purchasing building materials and cover labor costs for myself a new house. Right now, I am very old and sleeping in a kitchen where we cook with firewood, which creates a smoky environment that is not conducive to sleep—especially for someone my age. I long for a space with clean air, free from smoke, and I truly hope that this dream will come true, as it would bring me great happiness. Once the housing project is complete, I intend to use my future transfers to buy goats and chickens. My hope is that they will multiply and increase in number and value, providing me with financial security once this program comes to an end and therefore have something reliable to depend on in the future. I am very optimistic that soon I will be sleeping in a good space."

"I am unable to engage in any gainful employment as I need to be around my child who is epileptic unless they are in school. This means that I spend most of my time is given to childcare. I would want to spend a business that allows me to focus on my child and that's why I have invested in chicken farming. The plan is to get this animals up to about 10 goats which can all reproduce this with the chicken gives me a chance to make an income."

"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."

"As someone who did not have a source of income to now owning a few animals which I am currently trying to rear, Givedirectly has given me a purpose. I have been able to educate my children, who have just recently started school, I have bough some animals such as goats and also bough food and clothes from the cash received. I recently spent $40 from my transfers on school fees, I spent $38 on goats and chicken, I also spent $14 on clothes. We were also able to get some food at $8."

"As a student, when I received my most recent transfer, I spent $10 on bus fare to school, which helped me a lot since I didn't have to wait for my parents to give me the fare. I also spent $17 on required school items for the journey back to school. Additionally, I allocated $24 for my fee payment to clear a balance. I saved $10 as pocket money while in school. Besides this, I spent $29 on food for my family because our house was running out of supplies. Lastly, I bought four small chickens for rearing, as I decided to invest in poultry keeping since they multiply quickly and will provide future financial security. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the financial support."

"I burn and sell charcoal to earn a living, but this job is physically demanding and can lead to health issues. I want to invest my transfers in buying chickens and goats. Starting a poultry and goat-rearing project will help me generate profit to support my children’s school fees and other basic needs. Since both goats and chickens multiply quickly, I will be able to sell some once their numbers increase, helping me address future financial challenges. I am determined not to return to the difficult financial situation I faced before receiving these transfers, where even paying school fees was a struggle. With the current economic conditions leading people to use firewood instead of charcoal, it has become increasingly challenging to sell charcoal. By focusing on poultry and goat projects, I am confident that I can improve my living standards. This is my goal for the coming year and beyond."