"Given my current subsistence farming activities, I have high aspirations for the coming year and beyond. I aim to expand the cultivated area and utilize the proceeds to acquire a water-pumping generator, which will be instrumental in supporting crop production through irrigation across all seasons. This investment will prove invaluable in supplementing the limited rainfall and facilitating the growth of short-season crops that I can sell to the neighboring community. By maximizing the potential of my farming activities, I strive to create a sustainable source of income and contribute to the agricultural productivity of the region."

"Looking ahead to this year and beyond, my aspiration is to fully focus on farming and establish it as my primary source of income. Irrigation facilities and support from Give Directly for financial assistance, fills me with great optimism regarding this new investment. I am also looking forward to having a more comfortable family by having all our basic needs taken care of without struggle."

"With a lot of determination, I have grand plans for the coming year and beyond. Among my goals is the acquisition of a piece of land to free me from the burden of leasing. This investment will provide me with stability and independence. Additionally, I have a small plot in the shopping center where I envision constructing a thriving business venture or rental spaces. The profits from my current farming endeavors, under efficient irrigation, serve as the primary source of funding for these projects. By carefully managing these ventures, I am confident that the profits will soon enable me to purchase the desired piece of land. Even though I still face challenges in raising school fees for my children, I am optimistic that in the next few months, as two of my children complete their studies, I will be able to allocate funds towards fulfilling this dream."

"I used to do tomato farming under irrigation and it was a source of livelihood for me but I stopped because of inadequate capital. It requires huge financing since the cost of pesticides and fertilizers has shot up. I would have loved to go back to farming but it has not been easy, more than before this was the most ideal time to do farming since we recently received long rains. I have tried all means from borrowing to trying to get a loan but to avail. It breaks my heart that the rainy season is ending without me leveraging on it."

"Having a chance to receive the transfers from GiveDirectly means a lot to me. I have had a difficult time getting casual work because of the prolonged drought and with the transfers, I will have a chance to transform my life positively. For the first portion of the transfers, I plan to buy pipes and pay a plumber to let them down for me at about $100. Through this, I will get enough supply of water from the school near my home. This will give me a chance to do irrigation on my farm which will ensure that I have a constant supply of food. For the remaining amount and the second transfer, I plan to build a kitchen. I plan to use about $200 of the transfers for this. This will ensure that I have a good cooking area since I'm forced to cook inside my current house and the smoke becomes too much for me sometimes. For the remaining transfers, I plan to fence my small farm with about $400 of the transfers this will give me a chance to do farming since goats and other livestock will not eat my crops. I will also purchase food with the remaining amount which will last me for the rest of the year. With the transfers, my life will surely change positively and I'm grateful that I have been selected to be one of the beneficiaries."

"After receiving the second transfer from GiveDirectly, I had several plans that I wished to accomplish before using up the whole amount. First, I restocked our food supplies by purchasing 50 kilograms of dry maize grains for $30 to sustain my family of three. Additionally, I invested $200 in purchasing four goats, which I plan to breed and sell in the future to fund new projects. Our community has vast land with shrubs and herbs that are suitable for goat farming. I also bought new clothes worth $20 for my spouse and our eldest child. Due to the shortage of animal feed, I decided to lease a plot of land close to the water point for farming purposes. Since the plot will require irrigation, I paid a leasehold fee of $100 and am currently preparing the land to plant maize. I sent the remaining $100 to my mother, who also required support in land preparation and planting. This will enable her to set up her land and buy seeds, which will boost her financial stability and reduce her reliance on other siblings who have been assisting her."

"I normally engage in casual labor in agricultural farms to earn a livelihood and get money to pay school fees for my child, Bellarin, who is PP1. It is a huge struggle having to also meet other demands such as buying food. Sometime last month, I told the owner of the irrigation farm where I was working about my predicament. She was so empathetic, she gave me a small portion of her land to plant food crops to support myself. I was over the moon for the helping hand extended to me. I have planted maize and beans and expect to harvest in the next few months and subsequently become food secure."

"I lease land from the neighboring village from which I plant maize under irrigation. Last season, I was not able to due to a lack of finances and this led to my family not having enough food. Sometimes we take two meals a day which has affected the growth of our two young children. This transfer means food security for my family of seven because I will use it to lease land for planting maize and beans. In the meantime, I would purchase enough food to last us two months as we wait to harvest. I am grateful to Give Directly because my children will no longer be sleeping hungry nor even go to school without breakfast."

"The main challenge that I'm facing currently is the lack of money. In the past year, there has been a prolonged drought which has made it difficult for me to get menial work on the irrigation farms. This has made life very difficult for me since I don't get enough money to buy food and other basic needs."

"The transfers have come at a very opportune time. At the moment I'm faced with the challenge of food and therefore, for the first transfers I will purchase food. I plan to buy a bag of maize at $50. This will ensure that I have enough food to sustain us for months. In addition to this, I plan to fence my farm where I plan to do irrigation. I will use about $300 of the transfers. To be able to do irrigation I will also purchase a generator at about $180. This will enable me to grow crops all through the year despite the lack of rain and I will also provide food for my family. For the remaining amount, I plan to purchase 8 goats at $40 each. This will ensure that I have an investment for the future. The transfers will surely change my family's life positively and I'm happy that I'm one of the recipients who will receive the transfers."