"I shoulder the responsibility of caring for my six children, ensuring their basic needs such as food, clothing, and education are met. Before being enrolled in GiveDirectly, I earned a living by selling charcoal, a physically demanding job that took a toll on my health, resulting in frequent severe chest pains. Now, I heavily rely on the monthly transfers from GiveDirectly to support my family of six. I allocated $68 towards school fees for six children, ensuring they can continue their education without significant disruptions. Additionally, I set aside $30 in a savings group to invest in livestock to improve our quality of life. With the funds saved from the transfers, I have alaready acquired 1 cow and 7 goats, which I consider a significant and promising investment of buying a goat. The remaining $4 was utilized to purchase food for my family, ensuring that we never go without a meal. Despite the health challenges that limit my ability to work and generate income, I am immensely grateful for the financial assistance provided by the transfers. It has played a crucial role in enabling me to fulfill my role of providing my family's needs"

"Thanks to our collective group savings, I finally fulfilled my wish of purchasing a bed and mattress. Now, my sights are set on acquiring cows which will be used to cultivate my own land and offer plowing services to others, generating additional income for my self-sufficiency. Meanwhile, my fabric business has exceeded my expectations, becoming a source of immense pride and accomplishment. I'm determined to expand it since this enterprise holds immense significance for me, representing not just financial success but also the possibility of complete independence. As someone without children to care for, I am wholly reliant on myself, and the growth of my ventures is vital to securing my future."

"My foremost goal is to provide my children with a quality education. In addition to this, I've invested in livestock—a cow and chickens—using previous transfers. The cow has already birthed a young one, adding to the family's assets. My intention is to nurture these animals, allowing them to flourish over time. This isn't just about raising animals; it's about creating a legacy that my children can inherit and be proud of. As they grow, they'll witness firsthand the fruits of their father's hard work and dedication, instilling in them values of perseverance and stewardship."

"I'm thrilled to see my house coming together, with only the roofing left to complete. Currently, I require 22 iron sheets, but I already have 14 pieces on hand. Alongside my housing project, I'm eager to delve into livestock investment, particularly in goats. My vision is to breed them, allowing their numbers to multiply and eventually trade them for a cow. This cow will serve a dual purpose: aiding in agricultural work by plowing fields for others and generating additional income for my family. It's a plan fueled by optimism and a desire to secure a brighter future, both in terms of shelter and financial stability."

"Receiving this money means investing on livestock. I'm planning to spend $500 to purchase 2 dairy cows and practice poultry farming. I will use the milk for consumption and sell the extra litres and the chickens when they multiple. This will generate income to my family and enable me educate my child with easy. With the remaining amount, I intend to renovate the walls of my house which are almost falling."

"The future of my children has become my greatest focus as of now. Currently, I have two daughters who have completed secondary school level. They are yet to join college and this has worried me most since they might get early pregnancies for being idle at home. My plan is to ensure they pursue technical courses of their choices. Thus, receiving this money will mean supporting them to realize their future goals. Both of them desire to do beauty and therapy courses and I therefore, intend to pay their fees to ensure they get enrolled. I plan to spend $500 of the transfers on this. On the other hand, I will spend $200 to buy an indigenous dairy cow to produce milk for my consumption and to sell the surplus. The remaining amount will help me to repair my house by smooth-finishing its walls and the floor. What a happy life to achieve all these!"

"As a mother of 7 children, receiving this cash would be a life-changing opportunity for me and my family. Ever since 1982, when my husband used to practice palm wine tapping, we have always dreamed of having a herd of cattle on our homestead. Despite being surrounded by green grass, we have never had the funds to purchase a cow. With the $270 out of the funds I might receive, I plan to buy 2 cows that I believe will provide us with milk and offspring for the future. Additionally, I intend to use $70 to purchase 2 goats, which I believe will also contribute to our family's well-being. The remaining amount will be used for our domestic needs."

"My children's school fees are currently my biggest worry and a source of great burden for me. I intend to use these transfers to pay off a $278 school arrears for the previous term, including the entire year's payment for my children in primary school plus an initial deposit for my child who is yet to start secondary school, $200 for two beds and mattresses so that my children can sleep comfortably, and $950 for the purchase of two goats (each worth $400) and one cow. The remainder of the money will be used to build another house for my children allowing them and me to have some privacy now that they are adults."

"In the coming months, I've got a solid plan lined up. I've saved up enough money to finally take the leap and start keeping two dairy cows. It might sound simple, but to me, it's a big step towards securing my future. You see, my job isn't the most stable thing in the world; it's seasonal and often leaves me uncertain about what's coming next. But with these cows, I'm hoping to change that. They'll become my reliable assets, ones that I can depend on as I age. I believe they'll provide a steady source of income, not just for now but for years to come. So next month, when I bring those cows home, it won't just be about starting a new venture; it'll be about investing in my future, ensuring that I have something solid to rely on no matter what."

"Six years ago, my home compound was full of livestock—goats, cows, sheep, and poultry. At that time, I was financially stable because I could sell the livestock whenever I needed money. However, a severe drought struck and I lost all my livestock, leaving me with nothing. My life crumbled, and I struggled to support my two wives and four children who depend on me financially. Worse still, I am aged and unable to work, so I now rely on my two younger, energetic wives to take care of the family. My elder son also steps in from time to time to help with my immediate needs. My house has not undergone any repairs for the past 10 years, and it has deteriorated significantly. After receiving my recent transfers, I spent $45 to purchase cement to repair the walls of the house, which had developed huge cracks and showed signs of imminent collapse. I used the remaining $57 to buy food. I am happy and relieved that, as a family, we had enough food to eat despite the ongoing unfavorable weather that has left our farms unproductive. I am very grateful for the financial support from the transfers. It is helping me support my family despite my age and inability to work."