"I aim to expand my livestock, focusing on chickens and goats. These animals can be sold to cover essential needs like food and school fees for my children. Rearing livestock is ideal for me as I lack a reliable source of income, and they have the potential to multiply and grow over time. A livestock venture will not only support my family but also assist my husband in providing for our household. With the acquisition of three goats from the transfers, I plan to diversify by adding chickens to the mix. This is what I hope to accomplish in the coming year and beyond."

"My family have greatly benefited from these transfers. As the owner of a small shop, I initially struggled to meet the demands of my customers due to limited capital. However, thanks to the GiveDirectly transfers, I have been able to expand my shop and improve my business. When I received my most recent transfer, I used $34 to purchase more stock for my shop, ensuring that I could meet the needs of my customers. I also repaid a $30 loan to maintain a good standing within my savings group. The remaining amount was allocated towards $20 in school fees for my two children, allowing them to continue their education. Additionally, I invested $14 in our savings group and bought two chickens for $4, providing a sense of financial security as they can be sold if necessary in the future."

"I currently reside in my parents' house but have ambitious plans to build my own one-room home for privacy and independence. I have already acquired nine metal sheets and am actively seeking nine more to kickstart my construction project. Being unemployed, I rely solely on transfers for financial support. Fortunately, I am part of a merry-go-round savings group and eagerly anticipate my turn to receive funds, which will enable me to begin building my house. Once my home is complete, my focus will shift to poultry farming. I view this as a promising venture where I can raise chickens for sale, providing a sustainable income. I believe poultry farming offers stability and growth potential. With determination and the backing of my savings group, I am confident in achieving my goals of constructing my own house and establishing a successful poultry business."

"I am a mother of three children, with two currently in school and one still too young. With my transfers, I allocated $45 to clear their school fees, ensuring their education continues without interruption. My greatest joy is seeing my children achieve their goals and thrive in the future. To provide for my family, I also spent $13 on food, ensuring my children have something to eat after school. Starting this January, I joined a merry-go-round with monthly contributions of $10. From my transfers, I have managed to save $30 so far. Recently, I invested $4 in purchasing a chicken, though unfortunately, seven have passed away due to disease. I now have two chickens left and plan to focus on expanding this investment because chickens multiply easily and can be sold to meet many of my family's needs. With the remaining transfers, I used $10 to buy a new blanket for my newborn daughter, born this last Saturday on July 7th. I am grateful for the support from GiveDirectly, which has made these investments and improvements possible for my family."

"I own an oxen-driven disc plough, but I don't have any cows to attach it to when I want to plow my land. As a result, I usually have to hire cows to do the plowing for me. Buying cows is expensive, and it's not something I can currently afford. My plan is to use my transfers to buy more chicken in the hopes that they will multiply and increase in number and value so that I may sell them in the future and buy goats. I'm hoping that the goats will multiply and increase in number over time. Once I have a good herd of goats, I can sell them and use the proceeds to buy cows. Having my own cows will allow me to plow my land without having to hire them out. I may even be able to hire out my cows to plow other people's lands, which could provide me with some additional income. I also intend to get a female cow, which will give me milk for my family. The milk will provide us with essential nutrition. If there is excess milk, I can sell it to earn some extra money to support my family's income. In addition to investing in livestock, I plan to save part of my transfers, sell some of the goats, and add the proceeds to my savings to start a small kiosk. This kiosk will provide my family with a daily income stream to help sustain us. I'm optimistic that these plans will help me achieve greater financial stability and independence."

"I am a mother of six children, working hard to provide for my family through casual jobs, while my husband supports us with subsistence farming. With the last three transfers totaling $102, and I carefully planned how to use this money to improve our lives. First, I used $31 to pay school fees for my three children. Education is essential for their future, and I want to ensure they have the best opportunities. After that, I invested $16 in buying twelve chicks to start poultry farming. This small investment has already grown, and now we have over 25 chickens. This will help us earn extra income and provide for my family. After addressing these needs, I spent $10 on clothes for my children. They needed new clothes, and it was important to keep them comfortable and confident. I also spent $9 on food to supplement our diet and ensure we had enough to eat. With the remaining $24, I paid off a debt that had been worrying me. Being free from this debt has lifted a significant burden off my shoulders, allowing me to focus more on my family's well-being and future."

"I want to buy more animals. That might sound simple but for me having animals provides a lifeline for rainy days. When you are broke you can sell one of the animals especially chicken and get what you want. I also want chicken which can grow in number by breeding and I can sell them and get goats too. I think I am on course for this since now I have 7 chicken and goats. I am so thankful for GIvedirectly."

"I have been diligently saving a portion of my income from my temporary job as a secretary, along with the funds from GiveDirectly, to expand my poultry business. The profits from selling chickens go straight into my savings, as I have ambitions to enroll in an accounting course and need to secure the necessary funds. To achieve my goal of joining college, I am maximizing my efforts in poultry farming, as this is my primary source of income to facilitate my next steps. I am grateful for the support that is making this possible."

"The recent transfers from GiveDirectly came at a time when my family had run out of food as we were being faced with drought and hunger. To ensure my family had enough to eat, I spent $29 to buy food. I also have children in school, and I needed to pay their school fees, so I spent $23 to ensure they could continue their studies without interruption. Additionally, I have been saving in a merry-go-round, and from the transfers, I was able to save $30 so that when my turn comes, I can use the pooled funds to enroll my daughter in college, as she completed her secondary school education last year. Furthermore, I bought a piece of cloth for myself at $8 because I did not have a decent outfit to wear to functions. I also used $4 of the transfers to buy chickens, hoping they will multiply so that I can sell them in the future to address any pressing issues. Finally, I spent the remaining $8 to buy soap and body oil for my family so that we can clean our clothes and maintain good hygiene. I am grateful for the opportunity provided by GiveDirectly, as these transfers have allowed me to address my family's immediate needs and plan for my daughter's future education."

"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."