"As a small-scale farmer and vegetable vendor, my income barely covered our basic needs. However, with the quarterly transfers from GiveDirectly, I saw an opportunity to secure a better future for my family. I put $30 into a merry-go-round savings scheme, ensuring a safety net for emergencies. Then, I used $24 to pay my children's school fees, bringing immense relief knowing they could return to school without worries. With $20, I invested in a goat, seeing it as a stepping stone for future prosperity. Through careful breeding and exchange of 3 goats that initially bought through the transfers, I now own a cow, a testament to the success of my initial investment. Determined to improve our living conditions, I've accumulated nine iron sheets, inching closer to my dream of a two-roomed house. With plans to expand my livestock holdings to five cows and ten goats, I'm grateful for the stability and opportunities that GiveDirectly has provided."

"I diligently saved $61 from the quarterly transfers from GiveDirectly into a merry-go-round, sent $5 to my husband, who isn't a recipient, and another $5 went towards paying school fees for my son. When it was my turn to receive the lump sum of $100 from the merry-go-round, I joyfully spent $60 to buy two goats, fulfilling a long-held dream of expanding my livestock. I'm hopeful that by the end of the project, my goats will multiply, allowing me to sell them and provide education for my children. I also used $10 to cover my son's medical bills when he fell ill and another $10 for food. Lastly, $10 was spent on buying clothes for my son. As an unemployed individual relying on my husband's income from driving, every bit of support is crucial, especially as we navigate challenges like medical expenses and providing for our family. Despite the distance, my husband continues to support our children, even as I stay home after my parents came for me to facilitate his return home to pay my dowry. His income may be limited, but together, we strive to make ends meet and secure a brighter future for our family."

"The quarterly transfers from GiveDirectly have brought immense relief and hope to my family. With $21, I enrolled my daughter in elementary school, ensuring she gets the education she deserves. The $34 was used to send all my children back to school, while $24 went towards reducing their school fees balance, lifting a huge weight off my shoulders. Seeing my children settle in school filled me with joy. I set aside $20 to save in a merry-go-round, planning to use it for a big project of rearing livestock in the future. Additionally, $5 was spent on buying shoes for my son, and $19 was invested in buying a kid, both as an investment and a symbol of gratitude towards GiveDirectly. As a casual worker, burning charcoal to provide for my 11 children, and with my husband's earnings insufficient for our needs, these transfers have been a blessing. When I received the money from the merry-go-round, I immediately bought a goat for $50 and three iron metal sheets, aiming to build a house for my daughter who currently shares a room with her brother. This will ensure they have a comfortable space to call their own when her brother returns from Mombasa."

"I have a family of two members and both of us are aged. We cannot engage in any hard activities. I do subsistence farming though on a small scale. During drought then I depend on neighbors for help. I will use $200 to buy five goats as an investment and also as a source of income in the future. I will also use $400 to add one room to my house and buy beddings. I currently live in a one room house without any door and bedding. My husband and I sleep on the floor and we always complain of pains on our bodies."

"I am a mother of four boys and most do subsistence farming. My husband does casual jobs at Watamu making little income which caters for food and school fees. Most of the time the family goes without food because he doesn't make money every day and farming is not doing well due to drought. I have skills in dress making but I lack the required materials so that I can practice and earn income. I will use $400 to buy a sewing machine and other materials so as to start tailoring work here at home. The market is good and I intend to make $10 per day. I will also use $200 to buy five goats as an investment. This will help me raise school fees for my children once they join secondary school."

"Establishing a reliable source of income to depend on is my greatest desire. This is because, I am currently jobless and I feel my life is so tough when it comes to meeting my very basic needs.To end this menace, I intend to start a small business of selling dry fish at our trading center. This job will cost me $200 of my transfers. Also, I plan to buy 4 goats at $200 that will act as my long-term investment project to support my children in the future. The remaining amount will help me to support my children in school as well as repairing my house and purchasing of new beddings. Hence, this is generally what receiving this money means to me."

"For the past 20 years, I have been involved in electronic repairs, specializing in radios and mobile phones, to support both myself and my family. Initially, it was challenging as the business was not always guaranteed, making it hard for me to earn a living. However, I am thankful for the assistance provided, as it has served as an additional source of income. Recently, I expanded into livestock farming and I have so far acquired four goats which I will raise and eventually trade them in for cows. With the transfers received, I allocated $68 to purchase two goats, which I added to my existing herd. Additionally, I used $15 to buy new clothes for myself, as my old ones had worn out. The remaining amount was invested in acquiring more tools for my electronic repair business, essential for improving efficiency in my work. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to improve my life and the lives of my family members."

"My objective is to build a sustainable business that will provide a stable income even after the program ends. I plan to launch a livestock venture, with a primary focus on goat farming. I'm pleased to announce that I have already acquired three goats, and I am eager to expand my herd with the upcoming transfers. Establishing a reliable source of income will ensure that my children have the financial means to pursue their education. This project has brought about positive changes in my life, and I am genuinely grateful for it."

"This year, my main objective is to focus on investing in livestock, particularly goats. Goats are low-maintenance and can easily be sold to finance various expenses like school fees, food, and other daily necessities. Moreover, I plan to use them as a financial cushion for unexpected emergencies. I aim to use funds from my upcoming transfers to purchase these goats, providing my family with additional income to address any future needs. Being a part of this organization has significantly improved my life, and I feel immensely grateful for the support it provides."

"Through the organization's transfer, I have been able to join a merry-go-round, that has made me achieve things within a shorter period than what I expected. I normally save $10 every month, luckily enough this quarter I was among those who received a good amount of money, which I used to buy 2 goats at once worth $60 knowing that it was my plan of investment. Additionally, with thoughts of my children settling into school and focusing on their studies, I used $30 off the quarterly transfer to clear their school fees debts, since I don't wish to see my children burning charcoal as I do in the future. "where I did not reach I would wish my children to get there and even go beyond" knowing that I will also be relieved when they succeed. Since my hustle could not provide adequately to my family I used the rest of the transfer to buy food for my family."