"As a parent, my greatest wish is for my children to pursue their studies without any interruptions. Unfortunately, the flash floods two months ago destroyed our maize crop, which I rely on to pay their school fees. With the harvest looking low and the urgent need to support their education, I am determined to find a way to cover their fees.Thanks to GiveDirectly's support, I plan on spending $300 towards school fees for my daughter in grade 9. Additionally, I intend to invest $300 in cultivating watermelon on our two acres of land. This crop will not only provide income but also ensure food security for our family of seven.The remainder of the transfer will be spent on acquiring dairy cows. This investment will not only supply us with food but also generate additional income over time. These steps are crucial in sustaining our livelihood and ensuring that my children can continue their education uninterrupted despite the recent challenges we have faced."

"My ultimate objective is to ensure my children complete their education and achieve a successful future. To achieve this, I have devised a plan to invest more in my livestock farming business, gradually transitioning from goats to cows. Cows are more valuable and their sale can help cover my children's school fees. To accomplish this, I plan to save and utilize the transfers I receive to purchase more livestock and expand my operations. This strategy not only secures my income after the project concludes but also ensures a better future for my family. I am deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for the positive impact it has had on my life, enabling me to pursue this goal and create a more secure future for my family."

"Currently, I own twelve goats. My goal is to save enough money to buy more goats and allow them to multiply. Eventually, I aim to sell them so that I can acquire cows. While I would have started buying more goats earlier, my priority has been paying off my children's school fees. I still owe over $180 in school fees debt, but I am determined to clear this before the end of the year. This will enable me to focus more on expanding my goat farming venture towards achieving my long-term goal of owning cows."

"I have had a goal of building my flock of animals. Last we spoke I only had two goats. Now I have three goats. I sold the chicken I had to buy a kid which has joined the other two. I have also added chicken which now are 6 and I plan to increase their numbers which will allow me to meet my goal of buying more goats and in turn buying a cow. I also now have the plan to complete my solar payments so I do not have it reclaimed and continue to enjoy the comfort it affords us. I can continue working on this dream thanks to Givedirectly."

"When I receive my transfers from GiveDirectly I will budget $350 to cultivate my farm that was swept away by flash floods. This will help me improve my family's food resilience. I will also budget $400 to renovate my house which was destroyed by flash floods. I have a dream of investing in livestock farming, this nudges me to spend my last transfers to buy 5 goats and a cow. This will help improve my family financially."

"My plans have always included building a new house for my family, as our current home is aged and leaking, making it uncomfortable to live in. With the help of transfers from GiveDirectly and my savings from other hustles, I have been able to erect the structure, and the construction is in progress. I aim to complete the house within the next month, and I will be very happy once it is finished. After completing the house, I plan to venture into the livestock selling business, starting with goats so that I can support my family. My goal is to save the profits, along with additional transfers, to eventually advance to selling cows. To achieve this, I need a starting capital of $500, which I plan to gather by saving the transfers from GiveDirectly. I am truly hopeful that my dreams will become a reality as this will make me very happy."

"My main goal is to purchase a bull for land cultivation and a female cow for milk production. I've been diligently working towards this by using my transfers each month to acquire goats and chickens, which serve as stepping stones toward my ultimate ambition. By consistently prioritizing these purchases, I am paving the way to eventually acquire a bull for farming and another cow for milk. This initiative will provide income to support my family. I also remain adaptable to address unexpected financial needs, adjusting how I allocate my transfers when urgent situations arise."

"My heartfelt prayer has been to regain my health and return to work, standing on my own two feet again. The biggest obstacle I have been facing is lack of funds for medical treatment. I intend to use all KES 110,000 available to diagnose and treat my knee problem. Once healed, if there is any amount left, I plan to use it to support my grandchild's education by paying school fees. Additionally, I hope to invest in purchasing a cow, which will provide a sustainable source of income for me."

"To solve the food problem for my family of 6, I plan to allocate KES 5,000. Following flood-related losses, KES 15,000 will be used for essential household items like utensils, beddings, and clothing. Addressing the high cost of milk, I intend to invest KES 35,000 in acquiring a dairy cow. The cow will provide milk for our household and generate extra income from sales in the neighborhood. KES 10,000 will cover school fees. Another KES 6,000 will be used to purchase 2 sheep, adding to our income streams. To overcome financial barriers hindering the start of fruit farming at my home farm, KES 39,000 will be spent on fencing and purchasing mango seedlings, along with fuel for irrigation."

"My house is small, cramped, and leaking, making it uncomfortable for us to sleep in. To improve our living conditions, I plan to save part of my transfers in our savings group. When the savings mature in December, I will withdraw them and use the funds to build a new two-room house for my family, ensuring we can sleep comfortably and warmly. Additionally, I plan to increase my livestock by using my transfers to buy goats, complementing the chickens I already have. The chickens are intended to multiply, allowing me to sell them to address any emergency issues that arise. The goats will grow in number and value, enabling me to trade them for cows in the future. These cows will then be used to plow my farm. I am very grateful and optimistic about my plans because they mean a lot to me."