"Our area faces chronic water shortages, and we have to travel long distances to fetch water. It's costly to buy water, and sometimes I have to pay for a motorbike to transport it to my home. Due to my health issues, I can't make long trips, so I have to hire someone to carry water for me, which is expensive. I want to express my gratitude to GiveDirectly because soon this issue will be resolved. With my first transfer, I'm in the process of installing a water tap. I covered the installation costs, including purchasing a water meter. My goal is to address the water challenges in my household. In addition to using the water for my own needs, I plan to sell it to others to generate income. I also used some of the transfer money to buy a cow. Previously, I only had goats, so I'm pleased to have a cow now too. I no longer have to buy milk, and I intend to sell the surplus to cover my basic needs."

"I hope that my farm will do well and that I will find a good market for my watermelons. My plan is to use the money I earn from selling watermelons to start a business buying and selling cows. I see that livestock trading is profitable; for example, selling one cow can yield a profit of $100. If I can sell five cows, I could become quite successful, and this is something I am planning to pursue.Additionally, with the income, I am also considering remarrying, as my first wife left me. I still feel young and want a wife who can take care of me and my son."

"My goal is to ensure my children get an education. This cannot be sustained by only depending on the transfers as the project comes to an end after 5 years are over. My plan is to buy animals, goats , chicken, cows and such a kind. This animals will be reared and will allow me to grow my income source. If my children get to secondary school and I have a cow, then I can sell the cow and take them to school."

"Receiving support from GiveDirectly has filled me with hope and determination for the future. In the coming year, I am focused on expanding my small livestock herd by adding more goats. Each new goat brings me closer to my dream of owning a cow. Every month, I plan to diligently save $15, which will go towards purchasing additional goats. As the herd grows, I will eventually exchange the goats for a cow, which will provide milk for my family and improve our overall well-being. Beyond this year, I aim to continue growing my farm, securing a stable income, and ensuring a brighter future for my children."

"I currently own seven goats. I spent $26 to buy another goat because I believe it's a good investment. Goats multiply easily and I can sell them or exchange them for cows in the future. With the remaining $8, I bought food for my family so they won't go hungry. I have two children, and seeing them happy makes me feel great."

"I am into charcoal selling business and as I continue to manage my transfers and the income from my charcoal business, my primary focus remains on ensuring that my children complete their education and have the means to lead independent lives. I plan to use part of my transfers and business earnings to continue funding their education, guaranteeing that they can complete their studies without interruption. Additionally, to achieve my long held dream of becoming a livestock farmer, I intend to continue investing in goats and chickens using part of my transfers. I am confident that these chickens will multiply and increase in number, allowing me to sell them in the future and use the proceeds to buy more goats. Similarly, I hope that these goats will multiply and increase in number and value, enabling me to trade some for cows and sell others to support my children's education and family needs. Once I have a sufficient number of cows, I plan to sell some to generate funds. With these proceeds, I aim to start a livestock selling business. This venture will involve buying livestock from farmers and selling them in the market, thereby securing a stable financial future for myself and my family."

"Before GiveDirectly came, I didn't have any livestock on my compound, even though I knew they were valuable assets that I could take care of while also practicing subsistence farming in the village. Thanks to the transfers, I now own a cow and three goats. I consider these livestock to be valuable assets that I can rely on to meet my financial needs. Currently, I have no source of income, and my goal is to breed these animals, let them multiply, and then sell the offspring. With the cow, I also look forward to benefiting from the milk it will produce, which will primarily be used for my family's consumption, with any surplus being sold to earn some money. I am grateful for this milestone, which was made possible by the transfers, because without them, I wouldn't own any of these animals."

"As a mother of nine children, with six currently attending school, my top priority when I receive my transfers is to ensure their education continues without interruption. Recently, I allocated $40 towards their school fees, securing their place in school. Additionally, I spent $24 on food to ensure they come home from school nourished and ready to learn.In terms of investments, I currently manage a small livestock farm. I have seven chickens, and with $4 from my transfer, I purchased two more chickens to expand this investment. Chickens are advantageous as they multiply quickly and can provide a reliable source of income through sales of eggs and also selling the chicken themselves when they hatch. Furthermore, I believe in the potential of goats as an investment. I currently own six goats and recently invested $34 to acquire another goat. Goats are resilient animals that can multiply and are valuable assets. My long-term goal is to eventually acquire a cow by selling some of the goats, while also using their sales to meet our immediate needs."

"This year, my main goal is to acquire a dairy cow to further secure my family's future. Currently, I manage a small livestock farm with five goats, five sheep, and six chickens. My strategy involves allowing my goats and sheep to multiply, then selling some of them to raise funds for purchasing a dairy cow. Investing in a dairy cow is crucial for generating income through milk sales. This additional income will not only support my family but also contribute to my children's education, ensuring they have a brighter future. As I am currently unemployed, I sustain myself by producing and selling charcoal, and acquiring a dairy cow would create more self-employment opportunities, where I will now have a stable flow of income to sustain my family."

"My primary goal in the coming year and beyond is to acquire dairy cows, which I consider more profitable and valuable compared to goats. To achieve this, I intend to use my upcoming transfers to purchase additional goats. Currently, I already have five goats, all acquired with the support of these transfers. As they multiply, my plan is to sell some and accumulate enough funds to buy a dairy cow. Alternatively, I may explore barter options, exchanging some goats directly for a cow. I am deeply grateful for the financial support that is instrumental in realizing my long-term goal of owning dairy cows."