"As a motorcycle driver, I used my recent transfer to purchase a goat for $34. This new addition of goat gives me hope, especially since my previous attempt to invest in chickens did not succeed as they all died of a disease. I have always enjoyed raising animals, and I believe goats will be a better investment because they multiply easily. Additionally, I can sell goat milk to generate income. Previously, I struggled with sleep due to an old mattress. With $34, I invested in a new mattress, greatly improving my sleep quality. Now, waking up in the morning is much easier than before. I allocated the remaining $34 from my transfer towards savings, preparing for any future uncertainties."

"As soon as I received the money, I bought four chickens and one goat for $54. I am sure that as time goes by, I will have so many of them, and at least I will have something to depend on in case of any financial difficulties since I am now old and constantly ailing. These animals represent more than just livestock; they are a lifeline and a source of security in my later years. In addition, I spent around $10 on my medical treatment since I have been suffering from high blood pressure. The constant worry and trips to the hospital were draining me both financially and emotionally. With this treatment, I am glad that for now I am doing quite well, unlike before, and I can manage my condition better, which has brought me a great deal of relief. The other funds allowed me to address some of my most immediate needs, bringing comfort and stability to my life. I bought new bedsheets and blankets, which have transformed my nights. I am now sleeping comfortably, free from the colds that used to plague me due to inadequate bedding. Additionally, I spent $27 on food, ensuring that I had enough to eat despite my inability to work due to my age and health. This financial assistance has brought about a transformative change, alleviating my worries about basic necessities and allowing me to focus on maintaining my well-being."

"I work as a mechanic in Mombasa where I earn between $2 to $5. I use this money to try and settle my rent, buy food and take care of my wife and mother. I do not make much from my work. This means I need to think about how best I can raise more money to take care of my family. I have had plans of rearing animals as a way of increasing my income. I have $15 goats and about $20 chicken. This come in handy as they can be sold to to make some extra cash for my family. I plan tho increase this animals by buying more to also allow them to breed and reproduce even more animals to ensure the success of this business."

"I had six goats the last time we spoke, however I lost one to a disease that affected our entire area and sold another to pay school fees and feed the children since my family at the time was starving. I still aim at building the numbers of animals I have. The last two purchases have my goats up to 6 again and the two chicken has 11 chicks. I believe with this trend their is a very high likelihood I will have 10 goats by this time next year. This will allow us to continue working on animal rearing as an alter native source of income to charcoal burning that we currently depend on."

"I have been working on starting an animal rearing and selling business. Currently I have 10 chicken each with about five or more chicks, I also have goats and sheep which now amount to 25 in number. My plan is to have more animals that the ones I have by breeding this ones as well as buying more. This was I will be able to get an income to feed and educate my six school going children."

"I have started a small animal farm. I now have chicken, sheep and Goats. I have 7 goats , 3 sheep and 12 chicken. My goats have had children as well as the chicken. This is the plan for me. I have a young child of two years, she is yet to start school but I know I will need cash when she does, so my plan is to ensure that I have a big herd that can allow me to sell animals to ensure she gets into school and finishes her education even when the Givediretly program comes to an end."

"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."

"Last we spoke we spoke I had plans to buy animals, now I own those animals. I have bought 5 goats, 3 sheep and 15 chicken. This a big step for me towards that goal. I have sold a number of chicken which has allowed me and my family to eat and educate my child. I would like to do more in this direction. I want to add more animals to allow them to keep reproducing and keep growing in number for me to sell when need arises."

"Givedirectly transfers have given me independence and an opportunity to plan my life in the future. I am a member of a village savings and loans association group which has a merry go round component to it. I save $10 monthly to the group and I hope to be receiving $100 by October. I used $30 to save towards achieving this goal. I bought two chicken at $4 to try and build a flock of them. I am also a mother of 4 and my second born joined form on recently in a boarding school which would have been an unimaginable burden had it not been for this transfers, I have so far paid $45 from my transfers in school fees. My two young ones in primary school also needed books and breakfast to ensure they can get to school and $10 has gone into ensuring this is achieved."

"I raise chickens and engage in farming to support my family of eight. Life was incredibly challenging before we started receiving these transfers, as we struggled with no means of support. My husband, a retired teacher, no longer had a source of income, leaving me as the sole provider for our three children who were still in secondary school. I am grateful that these transfers have become a steady source of income, ensuring we can pay our children's school fees on time and provide food and clothing for our family. From the transfers we received, I allocated $92 towards paying school fees as we had a pending debt to settle and also facilitated transport for my children as they needed to return to school at the end of the term. I also spent $10 to purchase three additional chickens, boosting my business. Being a recipient of these transfers has brought me immense happiness, as it has significantly improved our quality of life."