"I have a goal to build a new two-room house. Right now, my wife, six children, and I all share a cramped two-room space. As the kids grow, they need separate rooms for boys and girls, which our current house cannot provide. It is also a challenge when we have guests because there is no separate space for them. Having another two-room house would ensure everyone has enough space. The children could stay in the current structure, while my wife and visitors could use the new one. To do this, I estimated that I would need at least $600 for a mud-walled house with an iron sheet roof and concrete skirting. Depending on my motorcycle taxi business might make it a challenge to get that money all at once, especially with rising fuel prices and fewer customers due to higher prices. However, I believe that with the cash transfers and my income combined, I can make this happen." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I have a plan to save up enough money to buy more chickens. Once I expand my poultry, I can sell them and work towards acquiring a new motorcycle. Currently, I operate on commission, but owning my own motorcycle is a goal I'm eager to achieve. I am determined to save both from my business earnings and transfers to turn this dream into reality."

"I am a mother of two children, and at the moment, they are not attending school because they are not of age. However, I am proud to say that I plan to enroll them in school next year. Additionally, I have aspirations to join a hairdressing course, which will equip me with the skills needed to secure a good job. This will enable me to solve our family's financial needs and help my husband who works as a motorcycle driver and is the primary breadwinner, taking care of everything."

"I was incredibly excited the first time I noticed a message, which I later confirmed to be from GiveDirectly, Segovia technology. I was at home alone at that moment while my spouse was at work, teaching at a nearby primary school. With the certainty that she would be passing by the shopping center on her way home, I immediately called her, shared the thrilling news, and we arranged to meet and collect the money right there. She was equally excited, as we had already laid out plans for what we intended to accomplish with the support, including reviving a taxi business I had been doing before my motorcycle broke down. I later proceeded to the shopping center, where we collected the money together and came home smiling."

"I have a wife and five children. I work as a motorcycle rider which does not make much. I have school going siblings that I also support. I have known that I have to also create some of form of reserve to help educate all this children. My plan is to add more animals which I hope to also sell and make some more money as they keep reproducing in turn being able to take care of their school fees and nutrition."

"My current priority is to establish a shop in my village, selling essential goods. I have been diligently saving $10 each month, and I'm optimistic that by the start of the upcoming year, I will have gathered enough funds to kick start this endeavor. Receiving these transfers brings me immense joy because they have significantly enhanced the quality of my life." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"My primary objective is to purchase my own motorcycle. The one I am currently using belongs to a colleague, and I can only access it for a few hours a day when he is not using it. With my own motorcycle, I will have the freedom to work at my own pace and increase my earnings. I plan to utilize the funds from the savings club to achieve this goal. Being able to provide well for my family would bring me a great sense of peace and stability. I am genuinely content with the progress I have made with the assistance provided by Give Directly."

"I allocated $31 to purchase hens, which will serve as a long-term investment for me. My plan is to raise these hens and, as they multiply, sell some of them to generate funds for acquiring goats. Goats are more valuable and can fetch a higher price in the market. Additionally, I invested $32 in buying four pieces of iron sheets. This investment will enable me to construct a new two-room house, as my current dwelling is too small to adequately accommodate my family of four. The new house will provide ample space and safety for my loved ones. Furthermore, I am pleased to share that I have successfully paid off my child's school fees, ensuring that there are no outstanding balances. This brings me great joy and relief. In addition, I used $27 to purchase food, which played a crucial role in nourishing my family. This support was especially important as my husband, who works as a motorcycle rider, does not earn a substantial income. I am grateful that the financial assistance from the transfers has made a significant difference in my life. It has allowed me to make major improvements, such as providing decent meals, enhancing my appearance through clothing, and ensuring that my child receives an education."

"I never used to have a source of income before Givedirectly but now I own a vegetable stall in our local place. I started the business using $15 of my transfers and I have been adding to it over a period of time. This has ensured that I can supplement my husband's income who is a Motorcycle rider and earns about $15 weekly. I now am at a point of making $20 monthly as profits. I aim to increase this by investing more on the business. However now I am trying to repair my roof so that I can redirect this funds to expansion of the business once the roof is all done. Through the earnings I hope to educate my children when they join school."

"Due to my vulnerable health condition, I am unable to engage in strenuous work to support myself and my two children in the sixth grade. Since being diagnosed with the condition, I have relied on my son's income from riding a motorcycle. However, his earnings are inconsistent, and providing daily meals can be challenging at times. I'm grateful that the cash transfers have helped alleviate some of the hardships in my household, particularly the issue of hunger. However, I understand that the cash aid will not last forever, and my goal is to create a source of income that can continue to support us even after the transfer period ends. I am particularly interested in raising livestock like goats. So far, I have obtained three goats from previous cash transfers, and I aim to acquire at least five more and allow them to reproduce to grow the herd. With this, I believe that in the future, I will be able to support my children's education without any difficulties."