"My accomplishment in the coming year and beyond is to invest heavily in purchasing livestock. Livestock are a valuable asset because they will multiply over time, allowing me to sell some to address my most pressing needs. Currently, I have four cows and ten goats, and my goal is to grow this herd even bigger. Even after the financial aid comes to an end, I will have something to depend on. I am very appreciative of the financial transfers, which are helping me take care of my family."

"I have been longing to own a cow to provide milk for my family. Currently, I spend $2 daily to buy two liters of milk for my five young children, who need it for their nourishment. Thanks to the second transfer, I was able to purchase two young female cows for $100 each. I anticipate they will give birth in the next two years, saving me from the daily expense of buying milk. Additionally, I plan to sell their offspring to pay for my children's education. We also used $100 to settle a long-standing dowry debt. This was important for us, as our children are growing up, and it was necessary to resolve this matter. Doing so has strengthened our relationship with my parents and allowed us to receive their blessings. Furthermore, I used $100 to prepare an acre of land we leased. This covered plowing labor and buying farm inputs as we look forward to planting maize in August, expecting good rains. This is crucial to enable us recover from the loss we incurred when the floods in May destroyed our previous crop. Lastly, I used $20 to buy a school uniform for my child, who joined junior secondary. He had been wearing his old primary uniform as I lacked the money to buy him the required uniform. Now, with the new uniform, he feels proud and confident, just like his classmates. I used the remaining amount to buy food for the family."

"For the coming year and beyond, my plan is to buy a dairy cow worth $400, which will enable me to provide milk for my family and sell the surplus to my neighbors, generating additional income. To raise the capital needed to purchase the dairy cow, I plan to maintain our daily savings routine even after our wedding. The milk will ensure that my family, especially the children, have access to essential nutrients, reducing our reliance on expensive external sources for milk. The income from selling the surplus will also help cover other household expenses and contribute to our savings."

"I buy and sell cows weekly to support my family, earning up to $18 each time. However, this income is insufficient to meet all our needs, including water. Before receiving GiveDirectly's support, my wife had to walk 5 kilometers to fetch water, which was incredibly challenging. Additionally, food scarcity was a constant issue, and there were times when we had to skip meals, despite having children. The impact of GiveDirectly's assistance has been profound; we now have our 5000-liter tank filled with water, and we have enough food to sustain ourselves. Life has improved for us, and we are grateful to GiveDirectly for their support."

"It was around three p.m. when I got a message at the field confirming receipt of $183 from GiveDirectly while I was attending to my cows. I could hardly contain my excitement and couldn’t wait to get home that evening to share the news with my wife. As soon as I got home, I told her she was overjoyed, and we both felt a wave of relief knowing we could now follow through on the plans we had been anticipating. Thank you, GiveDirectly, for your support."

"My main goal for the coming year and beyond is to start a goat business. I chose this because goats multiply quickly and adapt well to our region, so I'm sure the project will be successful. My main intention is to buy a cow. Once I have enough goats, I will sell some and then eventually buy a cow. Having a cow will give me many benefits, like selling milk to get money to support my children's school fees. I can also sell some goats if I face any financial problems."

"We plan to solve our immediate needs with the transfer. Firstly, we'll spend about $300 on food and clothes for our children. We'll then have food security for about three months and focus on farming. Due to the food shortage we plan to plant maize and vegetables. This will cost about $250, maize will sort our long term needs and the vegetables immediately because of their short term nature. Additionally, we plan to invest in cows and goats. They do well here, cows provide milk and can be sold. Goats breed faster and easily marketable. It will help solve our financial needs. We plan to spend the rest of the transfer on livestock."

"I spent $115 on iron sheets and frames to build a small kitchen for my family. Currently, we cook in the open air, which poses challenges such as dust and insects getting into our food. During the rainy season, we are forced to cook in the house where my children sleep, and the smoke affects them, making it uncomfortable. Furthermore, I used $170 to purchase a dairy cow, which will provide us with milk and also allow us to sell offspring to help pay for our children's school fees. Additionally, I used $40 for a school trip for two of my children, as I did not want them to miss out and feel left out by their classmates. I also bought new clothes for my newborn for $40. I also bought a sack of maize for $40 and used the remaining on food ensuring we have enough while I concentrate on my watermelon farming without worrying about my children going hungry."

"My previous house collapsed due to heavy rains, and we were left without a proper house but a small shelter to cover ourselves. Therefore, my initial plan was to complete building a house for my family, and I am happy to say that I was able to achieve this goal. My family now lives comfortably in a warm and secure home. Moving forward, my primary focus is to use my transfers to help my child, who has a deformed leg. I am determined to ensure that he receives the necessary medical attention so that he can have a good leg and enjoy a normal life like other children. In addition to my child's medical care, I plan to use part of the transfers to buy goats. My hope is that these goats will multiply and increase in number over time. I then intend to trade some of the goats for cows, which I can train to help plow my farm. In the future, I may be able to sell some of the cows as they multiply and use the proceeds to fund my children's education. I am excited to see these plans come to fruition with the help of the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly, and I am hopeful that I will be able to provide my loved ones with the best possible opportunities."

"My plan now is to use my next transfer to pay for my children's school fees for the entire year and to complete the construction of their house. Afterward, I will use the proceeds from my farm to purchase a dairy cow so that we will have a steady supply of milk at home without having to buy it from the shops.Previously, I had cows, but they were stolen because they grazed on communal land, where they mixed with other people's cows and eventually went missing. This time, I aim to secure the dairy cow properly to prevent such losses."