"Looking ahead to the next year and beyond, I aim to invest in livestock such as cows and goats. Since I currently have no other income stream apart from the cash transfers, I see livestock investment as a way to multiply my wealth, as they reproduce. As a young family still growing, my husband and I see the importance of establishing a strong financial foundation to provide for our family's future needs, including food, clothing, and their educational requirements. Alongside this, I also plan to extend one room in our house. We now have an infant whom we share a room with, but as he grows, he will need his own space."

"After getting $450 from GiveDirectly, I made a choice to invest it wisely. I decided to put some of it into buying a cow. This decision was important because it means I'll have a sustainable source of milk, which I usually buy every day. Milk can be expensive, and sometimes I struggle to afford it, especially since I only do casual jobs. With some of the money, I also started a poultry venture. I used $40 to get started and bought 40 chicks. This was a big step for me. I know that taking care of these chicks can lead to a good income in the future. But to make sure they are safe and easy to manage, I used $70 to build a proper space for them. I'm focusing on this poultry venture because it offers stability. By selling eggs and eventually chicken, I won't have to worry about where my next dollar will come from. It's not just about the money; it's about being prepared for emergencies in the future. Now, I feel like I'm on the right track. These investments give me hope for a better tomorrow. With hard work and dedication, I believe I can build a brighter future for myself and my family."

"I want to continue with the momentum of raising livestock until I can acquire cows. I know that I cannot raise funds to buy a cow, which costs at least $300. It will be challenging to save this amount because of financial constraints like school fees. So I plan to start rearing goats and sheep because, after they reproduce, I can sell some of them and raise funds to get cattle. Having cows will fulfill many needs. One of them is helping me with farming activities like plowing. Also, they will produce milk for domestic consumption and for selling to gain profits. This will help my child particularly, who has been underweight for a long time and require milk. I am excited that I will not have to buy as I do now."

"I earn a living as a motorcycle taxi rider. The amount I earn from my job is enough to take care of the daily needs of my family of five members. To explore more avenues of earning income, I decided to spend my transfers to purchase livestock. Purchasing livestock is a wise investment due to their ability to multiply. After they multiply, the herd will grow big, and I will have an opportunity to sell some for a good profit. My ultimate goal is to own a dairy goat. To ensure that I achieve this goal, I have embarked on a journey to purchase more goats. I can exchange 12 goats for one dairy cow. The dairy cow has many benefits to me because I can sell milk and earn income from that. If it gives birth, then I will have a calf that I can sell later on and use the money to take care of my needs. I spent all $102 to purchase three goats. I currently have seven goats, and I am very grateful for the progress I am making towards ensuring I achieve my target of owning the dairy cow. The money from the transfers is helping me achieve my goal, and I am grateful."

"I am planning to purchase more livestock, particularly chickens, goats, and a dairy cow, in the upcoming year and beyond. As I don't have a stable source of income to provide for my family's needs, I view these livestock as valuable assets that can help me during financial difficulties. Currently, I own 24 chickens, a turkey, and two guinea fowl that I acquired through transfers. I believe that owning these animals is the best alternative source of income to supplement my earnings from selling snacks. My plan is to breed them and let them multiply so that I can eventually sell them at a profit and settle my financial needs."

"It is fulfilling being a farmer, especially when I cultivated animal feeds on my 3-acre plot to not only sell the seeds but also provide for my family of seven. Four months back, I had a good harvest, yielding 50 bales of hay and 20 bags of seeds. Selling 16 bags brought in $640, a significant contribution to our finances. Additionally, storing the bales as feed for our two cows ensured their nourishment. This cycle of harvesting and selling not only generates income but also secures seeds for the next season, making it a reliable source of support for my family's financial and food security needs. I was excited about the financial breakthrough that this venture brought to my life."

"As a single parent of five children, I have been raising them alone while doing some menial jobs as well as doing subsistence farming to make ends meet. However, raising enough money for school fees has been a constant struggle as I don't have a stable source of income. I am grateful for GiveDirectly's monthly transfers, which have allowed me to keep my children in school. With my most recent transfer, I was able to pay $10 towards their school fees and reduce the outstanding arrears. This has given me peace of mind and allowed me to easily plan for the next term's fees. Furthermore, I have always wanted to keep livestock, especially goats and cows, to secure my children's education. I am worried that I may not be able to save enough money when they join high school; hence, the livestock will help me with this. Thus from the recent transfer, I am glad that I was able to buy three goats for $90, increasing my herd to seven. I plan to let them multiply and sell them in case of financial need, and also exchange them for a cow, hence increasing my living assets. Finally, I spent the remaining amount on buying foodstuffs such as sugar and vegetables, as well as some toiletries that were needed in my household."

"Owning livestock has been a long-held dream of mine, but the constraints of school fees prevented me from realizing it until now. With high school behind me, I've begun fulfilling this dream by investing in goats and chickens. Looking ahead to next year and beyond, I aim to expand my livestock holdings by purchasing at least five cows. With these cattle, I can sell them for approximately $300 per bull, helping to fund my college education. In the long term, I aspire to attend a community health college. I was inspired to take this path by the success stories of peers from my village who have excelled in this field."

"Over the past three months, I've invested $76 in purchasing three goats. My ultimate aim is to let them reproduce and eventually exchange them for cows. I believe that owning cattle will fetch higher prices, providing me with the financial security I need to navigate any future challenges, such as supporting my five siblings' education. Our parents, who are our main providers, often struggle to make ends meet. They rely on charcoal-making, which is physically demanding, time-consuming, and unreliable for covering all our needs, including food and school fees. To ensure uninterrupted education for my siblings and myself, I sometimes pitch in by paying school fees. This is why I spent $19 to settle some debts. Seeing our progress well in our education fills me with happiness. Additionally, I allocated $7 to purchase new attire, replacing my worn-out clothes from repeated use."

"I bought a land at 1500000, z cow at 1100000 and I am planning to construct"