"With my recent transfers, I decided to prioritize saving for a significant investment. I allocated $68 to my personal savings account with the intention of purchasing a bull. However, when I visited the market last month, I couldn't find a bull but came across a dairy cow instead. I chose to save my money again while waiting to find the specific breed I desire. Currently, I own one bull and my goal is to acquire another so that I can use them for tilling my land and possibly renting them out for additional income. As a mother of six children, my main aspiration is to ensure their success and fulfill all their dreams. I spent $14 on their education to support their academic achievements. With the remaining $20 from my transfer, I decided to save it in my merry-go-round group. I joined this group in January 2024 with the aim of starting my own business and learning effective saving strategies. Currently, I am involved in buying and selling coconuts, and I am contemplating other business opportunities to ensure our family's success."

"Currently, I do not have any business or employment and rely entirely on GiveDirectly transfers for support. I am focused on building my livelihood through livestock. I currently have six chickens, and I have hopes that by the end of the year, they will multiply significantly. My plan is to exchange the chickens for goats once they increase in number. Additionally, I already own three goats, and as they multiply, I intend to exchange them for cows. Ultimately, my goal is to acquire two cows and an ox. I will care for them, allowing them to grow and develop, and eventually sell them at a profit that will cover my college fees. My aspiration is to enroll at KMTC to further my studies, which I believe will pave the way for a brighter future."

"My primary goal is to focus on goats. They have the advantage of multiplying easily, which allows me to grow my herd. My plan is to eventually exchange some goats for dairy cows. This way, I can also sell the milk produced by the cows. As the herd continues to multiply, I aim to exchange some animals for bulls. With each step forward, my goal is to accumulate enough resources to purchase land. I envision myself farming and cultivating crops on this land. I strongly believe that this investment will pave the way for a brighter future for me."

"I aspire to have an animal farm. I now own 7 goats and 9 chicken. This were all purchased by the transfers sent to me by Givedirectly. I am able to plan and dream of owning an animal farm because the transfers have this far facilitated the process of beginning this journey. My plan is to continue purchasing goats and chicken until they are many enough to sell them off and but cows. I see a future for me and my family thanks to this treansfers."

"I felt immense joy and gratitude when three of my cows gave birth. Seeing my livestock numbers increase fills me with hope, as this is the main source of income for my family."

"With old age creeping in, my energy is diminishing, yet I am the sole provider for my family of four. Historically, farming has been our livelihood, but it is becoming increasingly difficult. As a contingency plan, I am keen to focus on livestock rearing. This has been a long-held aspiration, but financial constraints have been a shortcoming, exacerbated by having sold off our livestock to fund my children's education. When I receive my transfers, I intend to spend $300 towards acquiring an indigenous cow and $150 towards purchasing goats, which will serve as an investment for my family's future. Additionally, I plan to spend $180 for household food expenses. The remainder of the transfers will be directed towards farming our 1.5-acre plot.This plan gives me hope that I can sustainably provide both income and food for my family in the coming days."

"I completed a tailoring class last December and started my own shop. To attract more customers, I invested $10 in materials for my work. I also aimed to enhance my skills by saving $20 towards purchasing a new sewing machine, which would make my work easier and enjoyable to do. Currently, I own four goats; I spent $15 on acquiring one, with plans for them to multiply so I can eventually trade them for cows. Additionally, I bought four chickens for $9, and now I have a total of sixteen. Recently, I faced health issues and was diagnosed with ulcers, which required treatment costing $34. Thanks to GiveDirectly, I was able to afford medical care and am feeling much better now. With the remaining transfers, I allocated $14 towards personal items such as sanitary towels and new inner wears."

"As an aspiring agribusiness entrepreneur, I have a deep passion for expanding my current chicken rearing project into something bigger. My dream is to eventually venture into cattle farming as well. I know the journey ahead is not an easy one, given my limited resources. However, I am determined to achieve my goals. I plan to continue with my chicken rearing project, hoping the flock will multiply and increase in number. I will then sell some of the chickens and use the proceeds to buy goats. I am hopeful that the goat herd too will also grow in size and value as well. Once I have built up a sizable herd of goats, I intend to use the profits from selling some of them to purchase cows. The female cows will be kept for breeding and milk production for sell, while the male cows will be sold at a higher price when fully grown. This will allow me to reinvest the profits into acquiring more young cows for rearing and selling. Alongside my agribusiness plans, I will continue to use the GiveDirectly transfers to pay for my children's school fees. Once my agribusiness project has reached its peak and is generating substantial profits, I plan to use those earnings to further educate my children. I am hopeful that this dream of mine will come true, as it holds immense significance for both myself and my family. The prospect of building a successful agribusiness and securing my children's education fills me with a deep sense of determination and optimism."

"To alleviate the ongoing food shortage for my family, I plan to allocate $154 towards purchasing sufficient food supplies. Additionally, part of this budget will be used to procure essential household items such as beds, mattresses, chairs, and utensils. This initiative aims not only to address immediate food shortages but also to enhance comfort for my family. In order to safeguard against future food shortages, I intend to invest $269 in improving the productivity of my farm. This investment will be allocated towards purchasing farm inputs such as a gasoline generator, pipes, and fuel. These resources will not only increase food production but also generate income for my family. Furthermore, to diversify and boost my family's income, I will allocate $308 to acquire 2 cows and an additional $115 to expand our livestock with 3 goats. These investments are aimed at creating sustainable long-term assets for my family."

"Currently my lovely cooks outside the house in an open air because iam not able to build kitchen for her. iam planning to use my first cash transfers to build kitchen for my family for them to be comfortable during raining season and hot sun. I will use the second transfers to invest in agricultural farming, and buy household items like beds, chairs because we are currently using plastic containers as chairs, am planning again to stock food for my family. I will use the remaining money to buy goats, cow and sheep for my family."