"Receiving support from GiveDirectly has given me hope and a chance to dream bigger for my family's future. This year, I hope to buy some goats to rear. These goats will be a valuable investment, providing us with offspring for sale, and the opportunity to grow our income. Right now, I only have chickens and ducks, but I believe that diversifying our livestock will create a more stable source of income. To make this dream a reality, I plan to save at least $5 every month. With patience and dedication, I know I can achieve my goal of goat keeping, ensuring a brighter future for my family, and giving my children better opportunities."

"Following recent heavy rains accompanied by strong winds, my kitchen, washroom, and chicken house were all destroyed, leaving me without these essential structures. With my last transfer, I immediately purchased iron sheets and nails totaling $106 to repair the damage. Additionally, I sent $20 as pocket money to my son, who is in high school and had accrued debt during a school tour when he needed to borrow money due to my financial constraints. Water scarcity remains a significant challenge in our area, pushing me to spend $10 to refill our water tank. Furthermore, I spent $30 to purchase an additional goat. Goats have always been a reliable source of support during emergencies in our region, and for remembrance of my first transfer from GiveDirectly, I acquired this goat. The remaining $16 was allocated to purchasing essential food items. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for their support."

"In the coming year and beyond, my main aim is to expand my livestock, specifically goats and chickens. I want to ensure that by the time my children are ready for secondary school and college, I'll have accumulated enough goats to sell and finance their education. With the incoming transfers, which are my main source of income, I intend to gradually increase my livestock. I firmly believe that providing my children with a good education will secure their future and enable them to lead successful lives. This goal drives me forward every day, knowing that the well-being and opportunities of my children depend on the steps I take now."

"Due to unstable source of income, we plan to secure our children's education by spending $400 on them. It will give them stability and study well for a better future. I hope when they grow up to secure good skills for a better living. I am a semi-skilled nurse, did not complete my education due to financial challenges. Will spend $100 to buy medical supplies to help my community members during emergencies such as floods. Since my wife's business has been sustaining us for long. We plan to boost her with the remaining transfer. I believe this will secure our future income stream. She sells chicken and vegetables, maybe she can even sell second hand clothes."

"As a retired man without any dependents, my top priority is to continue managing my health by regularly purchasing the necessary medication for my condition. I'm committed to preventing my condition from worsening, and I will use the transfers to ensure I have a consistent supply of the required medicine. Additionally, in the past, I've been fortunate to have plenty of harvests from my farming efforts, which were boosted by the transfers received from GiveDirectly, which have sustained us until now. Moving forward, I plan to continue using the transfers to enhance my farming practices, allowing me to obtain even more bountiful harvests. My goal is to have an abundance of food stored, providing me with a reliable source of sustenance. Furthermore, I currently have a few chickens, and I intend to use the transfers to acquire more. My hope is that these chickens will multiply, increasing their numbers over time. In the future, I may be able to sell some of the chickens to help meet the needs of my family. This additional income stream will provide me with a sense of security and the ability to assist my family when necessary. I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead, and I'm confident that with the support of the transfers, I can achieve my goals of maintaining my health, increasing my food production, and expanding my livestock."

"I used $100 to buy 10 chicken, which allowed me to start a small poultry farming business. Chicken grow up fast and are easy to maintain, making them an ideal investment. With $200, I managed to pay off a debt that I had borrowed to cover school fees for my six children. This brought a huge sense of relief as being debt-free has significantly reduced my stress. It also improved my relationship with my in-law, who had lent me the money. Repaying the debt promptly strengthened our bond and restored mutual respect, making family interactions much more pleasant. I then spent $100 on household food items to ensure that my family had enough to eat. This has provided us with stability and peace of mind, knowing that we have sufficient food supplies. The remaining money is saved on my phone for any emergencies that may arise. This emergency fund acts as a safety net, giving me confidence and security to handle unexpected expenses without falling back into debt. Overall, the cash transfer has empowered me to make strategic decisions that enhance my family's well-being."

"I operate a donut selling business to earn a living for me to support my family's daily needs. However, my current capital is not enough to generate significant revenue from this business, but I still carry on and support it where I can. Currently, my focus is to ensure that my son can complete his college studies by the end of this year. Once he has finished his college education, I will then redirect a portion of my transfers to invest in livestock farming, specifically poultry farming, as well as to my business to boost my capital and increase the revenue to support my family. My aim is to buy chicken using the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly in the hopes that they will multiply and increase in number and value and be a good source of income. In the future, I plan to sell these chickens and use the proceeds to purchase goats, also with the expectation that they will multiply and increase in value, and I will sell them in the future, which will help me support my children's school fees and meet the needs of my family."

"When I received my recent transfers, I used $90 to purchase three goats for rearing, viewing it as a good investment for future financial security. With five children currently in Primary School and soon transitioning to Secondary School where we will need to pay fees, I plan to sell some of the goats once they have multiplied to cover these costs. I allocated $4 to buy food for my family, as we were running low. Additionally, I spent $8 on two chickens, as they multiply quickly and can be sold in times of financial crisis."

"Since I never got a chance to go to school, I have had the urge to see all my children get a quality education because the life I live in is too difficult due to my illiteracy, and I never want any of my children to go through it. Therefore, I have decided to make education a priority, and I will spend a total of $39 to clear the fees for my three children. It's my pleasure and joy to see them in school without missing classes as they used to. Knowing they have the opportunity I missed fills me with pride and hope for their future. I also bought a few iron sheets for the renovation of my house, which has been leaking, and I am grateful for this step, even though I have not renovated the whole house. I am sure that with the incoming transfers, I will renovate the whole roof. The relief of having a dry home during the rainy season is immense, and I eagerly anticipate completing the renovation. Additionally, I bought two chickens that I have been keeping on my homestead, and they are now my assets that I can rely on. With the remaining amount, I bought food for my family, which sustained us for a while. The stability that this support has brought us feels transformative. The assistance from GiveDirectly has not only alleviated immediate burdens but has also paved the way for a more hopeful future for my family."

"As a parent of four school-aged children without a business or a job that brings in money, my responsibility is to see to it that my children finish their education and lead better lives in the future. In order to do this, I made the decision to start livestock farming. I bought goats and chickens with the transfers I got from GiveDirectly and plan to use more of my transfers to buy more livestock in the hopes that they would multiply and gain value over time, enabling me to sell them later to pay for my childrens' education and provide for my family as needed. I'm excited about this venture and am optimistic that it will be beneficial to my family in the years to come."