"I am currently in the process of renovating my house, and I’m happy to share that the floors are already complete. Now, I am focusing on reinforcing the walls to make them stronger and more durable. My plan for this coming year and beyond is to continue using a portion of my transfers to gradually purchase building materials, ensuring that I can achieve my dream of having a solid and lasting home. In addition to the renovations, I also intend to save a portion of my transfers to buy more goats. My hope is that these goats will multiply and increase in number and value, providing me with a reliable source of income once this program comes to an end. I am truly grateful for the cash support that GiveDirectly provides, and I pray that my dreams of having a durable house and a thriving herd of livestock come true."

"As I mentioned earlier, my house needed reinforcement to withstand the harsh weather conditions we face in our region, including strong winds. I am currently in the process of construction, and my plans for this year and beyond is to continue using a portion of my transfers to ensure my family has a strong and lasting home. I want to create a safe environment where we won’t have to worry about renovations or the possibility of the house collapsing in the future. In addition to my home improvement plans, I also want to save another portion of my transfers in our local savings group. My goal is to buy more goats, hoping they will multiply over time. I envision trading some of them for female cows, which can also increase in number and provide us with even more opportunities for income. Ultimately, I plan to sell some of the cows and goats and save the proceeds in my bank account. This will give me a financial cushion for when I need it most, particularly for my children’s education and to invest in my livestock-selling business. I am incredibly grateful for this support, as it enables me to pursue my dreams for my family and secure a better future for us all."

"Now that my two children are in their final year of secondary school and preparing for their final exams, I am relieved to know that I can redirect my transfers to other opportunities since I am getting a little break from paying school fees. In the coming year and beyond, I plan to use a portion of my transfers to buy goats, hoping they will multiply and increase in number and value. My goal is to eventually trade some of them for female cows, which would also multiply, providing me with a reliable source of income as my children transition into college and as this program comes to an end. I am very thankful for the support from GiveDirectly, which has made all this possible."

"My health and well-being will remain my top priority, so in the coming year and beyond, I plan to continue using a portion of my transfers to purchase the necessary medication, refills, and special nutrition I need to maintain and improve my health. Additionally, I intend to keep investing another portion of the transfers in more goats and chickens, with the hope that they will multiply and grow in value. In the future, I can sell some of them to start a business. Due to my health condition, I am unable to do heavy work, so my goal is to open a shop where I can sell household consumables without needing much physical strength. I am hopeful that these dreams will come true, and I am deeply grateful for the support I receive from GiveDirectly."

"In the coming year and beyond, my goal is to become a successful livestock farmer. I plan to continue saving a portion of my transfers in a merry-go-round group, which will allow me to purchase goats when I receive my pooled funds. My hope is that these goats will multiply, increasing both in number and value over time. By doing this, I aim to have a dependable source of income that I can rely on in the future. This will provide me with financial security, especially once this support program ends, allowing me to continue supporting myself and my family."

"Receiving the transfers from GiveDirectly means rebuilding our life. I plan to use $310 of my transfers to build a single-roomed house for my family of five. Livestock farming especially goats is doing well in my community, this motivates me to spend $151 of my transfers to buy four goats. This will boost our family income in the future. We are also battling with perennial food shortage in my family, I will use $100 to buy enough food for the family and other basic needs such as clothes and bedding."

"We depend on goat rearing as an income earning activity. We usually sell them to meet our domestic and education for our school going children. In the last 4 days we got an additional kid from our goat which gave us hopes for future. We are happy that our expenses will be catered for because we will be to sell it for an income when it is fully grown."

"Recently, when I received $450 from GiveDirectly, I started allocating the money according to my most urgent priorities. First, I had a leaking roof that caused a lot of discomfort for my family, especially during the rainy season. To solve this, I used $130 to buy iron sheets to improve the roof, which will now provide safety and comfort for my family. Next, I used $230 to buy three goats. Before this, I only owned four sheep. My plan is to raise these animals, and they will help generate income, which will be useful in times of emergencies. The money arrived just as I was harvesting, but I didn’t have enough funds to complete it. So, I used $40 to hire labor for harvesting a farm I planted in partnership with Kenya Seed Company. The money from this harvest will enable me to buy a generator, which will make my farming activities more sustainable, as I will no longer rely on rainfed agriculture. With the generator, I will be able to irrigate my farm. Lastly, I used the remaining amount to buy food and household items for my family to ensure we have enough to eat."

"Recently, I received $450 from GiveDirectly, and I immediately allocated $200 to pay school fees for my two children in secondary school. This lifted a huge burden off my shoulders, as I had been stressed about how to find the money for their fees. I used $100 to restart farming after the floods had destroyed my farm. With this amount, I bought maize seeds and began farming again on one acre of land. This will help my family have enough food, and I can sell the surplus to pay school fees in the future. At the time, we had no food at home, so I knew I had to address our immediate need for food. I used $50 to buy enough food for my family, and now we are no longer worried about going hungry. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for this. I also used $40 to buy a goat, which I can raise to help me in case of future emergencies. Lastly, I spent $60 to purchase essential household items that we lacked, like a table, which has greatly improved the look and comfort of our home."

"When I received $450 from GiveDirectly, my husband and I had already planned how to use the money. We set aside $100 to pay school fees for one of my children in secondary school, which eased the financial burden I had been facing. Another $100 was used to buy new clothes for my family of five kids. This was to make everyone happy and ensure they all felt included in the support. Next, we used $100 to buy two goats, which will serve as a lasting reminder of the help we received from GiveDirectly even after the transfers have ended. I also spent $100 to complete the construction of a house we had already started. With a large family, it's essential to have enough space for the kids, ensuring their privacy. This is why building the house was a priority. Finally, I used $50 to buy food and pay off a debt at a local shop. At that time, food was a challenge, but now my family has enough to eat. Clearing the debt also relieved me, as I can now take food on credit again in case of future needs."