"My goal is to get livestock like goats and cows. I have been saving through a savings group since I started receiving cash transfers. I once accumulated enough savings in a year to buy school uniforms for my four children, especially those in junior high school. Now, I have started saving afresh to buy livestock, pay school fees, and build a house for my children. My current house is small with one room and cannot accommodate my family of six people. I want to build another structure for my four children. I also want to buy goats. I previously had a goal to start a hotel business but I switched my mind because running a business is not efficient given the many needs of my children like school fees. Owning livestock is the perfect substitution for this. I am sure that I could sell them to cater for the school fees of the children."

"While my primary focus remains on providing my children with quality education by ensuring their school requirements are promptly met, I am also aware of the cultural and economic significance of livestock ownership in our community. Despite my age, I am disheartened by the absence of livestock in my possession, as it is traditionally regarded as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. To address this, I plan to start with chickens since they are the most affordable option for me. I will rear them and then sell them once I have a good number, using the proceeds to eventually buy a goat. I will continue this process until I can afford to purchase a cow. While my children's education is a significant achievement made possible by this project, owning a cow at the end of it would also be a valuable investment in my eyes."

"My primary goal is to ensure my children have no debts in school and attend school consistently without any disruptions caused by delayed fee payments which usually lead to them being sent away from school. This is why I plan on continuing to use the transfers to pay their school fees and also take care of any other school requirements. Besides this, I also aim at continuing to expand my livestock herd by buying more goats and chicken whenever possible. This is to cushion myself against the high fee requirements that I will experience once my children join highschool. I currently have around 50 chickens and 20 gees which I intend to sell and use the proceeds to buy a much larger and easier to manage livestock such as a cow. In future, I can sell the cow to raise any money in times of financial emergencies."

"My major goal is to finish building our house; achieving this will ensure our family's comfort. Additionally, I intend to sell the livestock I currently possess and acquire dairy cows. By supplying milk in the village, I aim to establish a sustainable source of income. Furthermore, I plan to invest in bulls for ploughing, diversifying our sources of income. With these endeavors, I look forward to a brighter future filled with stability and prosperity, all made possible by the generosity of GiveDirectly."

"Recently, I got $450 from GiveDirectly. I used $140 for my farm. I grew maize and beans. Farming helps us have enough food and I sell extra to buy goats and cows. I used another $140 to buy iron sheets. I want to build a bigger home because our current one is small. I spent $60 to fence our home. Living in a rural area can be unsafe, so the fence helps protect us and our belongings. I used $70 to buy food for my family. We are four - my wife, mother, niece, and me."

"In the years ahead, my big dream is to raise cows on my own. Having cows would mean not just economic security but also a steady source of income. When they have calves, it's like having money grow on its own, and in times of trouble, I could sell them to handle emergencies. Right now, I don't have enough money to start this venture because most of what I earn goes into buying food. But I believe that with time and perseverance, I'll be able to turn this dream into reality."

"I bought two cows at 3200000 because i know thats a great investment that will help me in the future"

"I grow maize, beans, and cowpeas, both for sale and to feed my family. With seven children and four still in school, I struggled to afford fees, food, and clothes on my husband's limited income. I am immensely grateful for this project, as it has allowed me to cover school fees and expand my agricultural activities. Now, I also raise chickens and goats, alongside cultivating my land. I allocated $20 to prepare my land for planting and $14 for purchasing food and clothes for my children during the Christmas festivities. Additionally, $34 went towards settling a pending school fees debt for my children, while the remaining $34 was used to purchase two chickens, soap, and cooking oil, essential items that had run out and needed replenishing. The assistance has brought me great joy since it has truly improved our quality of life and made a difference for me and my family. With our basic needs being met, I feel hopeful about our future and grateful for the positive impact this project has had on our lives."

"Thanks to GiveDirectly, I learned that I can achieve many things with their cash. My plan now is to do crop rotation. After I harvest greengrams and maize, I'll use the profit to invest in planting tomatoes. With the tomato harvest, I can earn a profit of around $4000, which is impressive. After that, I'll buy more cows so I can stop buying milk from shops and also sell milk from my cows. This money will be enough to cater to my family's basic needs."

"Now that my farm is prepared, I'll plant maize when it rains. After harvesting, I'll sell some of the produce and keep some for our consumption. The money I earn from selling will go towards purchasing a cow. Once the cow multiplies, I'll use the offspring to pay off my wife's dowry, which I haven't finished paying and is causing me a lot of stress, feeling like a debt hanging over me. With the help of GiveDirectly cash, I'm confident I'll be able to achieve this dream."