"I currently own five goats, and I have big plans for them. Goats multiply easily, so I am investing in them with the goal of eventually trading up for a cow. Just the other day, I bought a goat for $20, and it put a big smile on my face. In addition to my goats, I have got twelve chickens. I started with five of them, spending just $10, and I'm eagerly waiting for them to start laying eggs and multiplying so I can sell some chickens too. I am also part of a merry-go-round savings group where we each save $10 every month. I joined last year to secure a better future for myself, and I have already saved up $40. I have six younger brothers who are all in school right now. One of them recently got sent home because we couldn't afford his school fees. It broke my heart to see him sitting at home while his classmates were at school, so I used $20 of my transfers to pay his fees. With the remaining $22, I bought enough food to last my family for the week."

"I am focused on investing in livestock and poultry as part of my future plans. Currently, I am involved in a merry-go-round investment group where I am saving diligently. By November this year, I aim to have saved enough to be able to purchase two to three cows.My strategy includes acquiring a cow to assist with land preparation and renting it out for additional income. Alongside my work as a motorcycle driver, I prioritize savings and investments. Income earned from my job will cover our household expenses. At present, I own seven goats, and as they multiply, I plan to exchange them for cows. Similarly, I have over thirty chickens, which I intend to exchange for goats, further advancing my goal of expanding my livestock holdings. Ultimately, I envision selling mature cows to generate income, thereby enhancing my family's standard of living. This investment will securing a prosperous future for my loved ones."

"I am a mother of three school-going children, and ensuring their education remains uninterrupted is a priority for me. With the recent transfer, I allocated $15 to clear their school fees, which brings me immense joy knowing they are on track to achieve their life goals. In addition to caring for my children's education, I manage a small flock of eight chickens. I invested $15 to purchase two more, as I believe in the potential of poultry farming for its ability to multiply quickly and provide a reliable source of income through sales. As a skilled tailor, I aspire to expand my own tailoring business. I have saved $30 to purchase essential materials and providing personalized services where customers can select their preferred fabrics is a key aspect that I plan to introduce. Finally, I allocated the remaining $4 to purchase food supplies for my family, ensuring their well-being."

"I operate a home-based electronics repair service that attracts customers from both my village and nearby communities. Previously, I kept twenty-five chickens, but unfortunately, they succumbed to disease. This prompted me to transition from poultry to goat farming. Presently, I own five goats and recently acquired another for $68. Investing in goats is advantageous as they reproduce quickly, allowing me to sell them in the future and eventually purchase land to establish my own home. To stay informed about global events, I allocated $3 for mobile credit. The remaining $30 was dedicated to purchasing food for my family, ensuring our well-being."

"My dream right now is to increase the animals I own. This animals have proven a resilient way of fighting the extremes of weather and ensuring we can sell the and get money for school fees as well as food. We now have 8 chicken and 7 goats which I plan to build on buy buying more animals. I also plan on breeding my goats to also increase their numbers which will be beneficial to me."

"My wife and I are engaged in subsistence farming, which has been able to sustain our family of eight. Previously, we struggled to make ends meet, and the famine in our village made everything worse since we had no money to buy food. Educating our children was also an uphill task, but I am happy that circumstances changed once GiveDirectly came to our village. We can now till our land, educate our children, and buy food without much strain. I have also been able to cater to medical expenses for my daughter, who has been ailing for a while, and I am deeply grateful for that. With the transfers I received, I used $34 to buy two chickens and a turkey that I intend to keep and sell later on. I then spent another $58 to cover medical costs for my daughter who fell ill, and I am happy to report that she is doing much better. The remaining amount was spent on buying food for my family as we had ran out of supplies. Being a recipient of these transfers brings me great joy, as I have been able to accomplish goals that would not have been possible without this assistance. GiveDirectly has been a source of hope for my family and my community, and I am deeply grateful for that."

"I've always wanted to get into poultry farming, specifically raising chickens. Unfortunately, there was an outbreak of chicken disease in my neighborhood earlier this year, which wiped out all the poultry. I plan to take a few months off before starting this new venture to avoid the risk of another disease outbreak. I truly believe that poultry farming presents a great business opportunity. It will allow me to sell chickens to cover my children's school fees and other essential expenses, while also supporting my husband. Additionally, I'm interested in getting into goat farming, and I plan to sell some chickens once I've established a good number of them and acquired goats. I see these goats as a future financial security once my other sources of income come to an end."

"I am a college student studying to be a mechanic. I live with my cousin in his house as I do not have a house of my own, I however got a chance to build a house using the transfers. I have used a portion of my money buying nails, iron sheets and other building materials at $68. I was also able to buy a goat at $20 and chicken at $12.. This has been a big step for me to even move towards working on my own dreams as a young man."

"I have a dream to build a new house for my family by February next year. I am planning to buy two iron sheets monthly from my transfers which will allow us to to cut down on building expenses. My husband will buy the rest of the construction of material with his earnings as a house construction worker. I also would want to buy chicken on a monthly basis at $4 each month which I hope to resell to buy goats and in turn sell the goats to buy cows which will allow us to get us an income. The cash transfers have allowed us to dream of a better tomorrow."

"After completing secondary school, I intend to pursue a college education. However, since my mother cannot afford to cover my tuition fees alone, I am considering poultry farming as an investment. Over the next year and beyond, I plan to gradually purchase chickens. I chose to invest in chickens due to their fast multiplication rate. Once they reach a sufficient number, I will sell them and use the proceeds to acquire goats. I believe that by raising goats and eventually selling them, I will be able to fund my college education."