"Once I receive my transfers, I plan to invest in a water pump for irrigating my 2-acre piece of land. I will set aside $450 for a Honda water pump because of its horsepower and ability to pump over long distances. This investment will allow me to cultivate vegetables during the dry season to provide for my family of 10. The remaining funds will go towards school fees for my children and reviving my retail shop to earn extra income. I will be excited to involve my wife, Jackline, in managing the shop to keep her engaged and contribute to our family's financial stability." (Country: Kenya)

"I am determined to build a new, larger house to accommodate my family members. The current one is too small and in a state of disrepair, making it difficult and unpleasant to host relatives during holidays or special occasions. With my upcoming transfer, I intend to purchase building poles and other essential materials to construct a spacious and comfortable home where we can warmly welcome guests when needed. I am deeply grateful for the financial support provided by the transfers, as they have significantly improved the quality of life for me and my family. This assistance has empowered me to work towards fulfilling our housing needs and creating a welcoming environment for our loved ones." (Country: Kenya)

"After using the money from the second transfer to buy goats and the money from the third transfer to plant my farm, my plan is I'll sell what I grow on the farm to pay for my two daughters' university fees. I'm confident that when they finish their school and find jobs, they'll take care of me, and we'll have a good life together." (Country: Kenya)

"It recive at round 10am while at home preparing for burial of my brother,i was happy also calculating the budget for burial now that he was depending him,h e was suffering from cancer,i was happy because i had no money but was planning for burial i had nothing,it help me to boorst the one for fundraising,he has alot to pay for for dowry and also the bill for hospital but the" (Country: Kenya)

"My first priority is to go for medication when I receive the transfers. I will set aside KES 20000 for medication. I will also ensure that I budget KES 10000 to stock food and buy beddings for my family. I am approaching old age and this is worrying me since I have no savings nor investment. With the transfer I plan to invest KES 40000 on livestock farming. I will buy five goats and a cow. This will help me not to struggle in the future." (Country: Kenya)

"When I receive my transfers, my heart is set on one thing: clearing the arrears for my children's school fees. It pains me to see them missing out on education due to financial constraints. With seven children in school and $500 in arrears looming over us, I am deeply concerned about the impact it could have on their performance. I plan to spend $200 towards easing this burden, ensuring they can continue their education without interruption. Moreover, the constant leaky kitchen has been weighing heavily on my mind for the past three months. It breaks my heart to see my family endure discomfort, especially when it rains. They deserve a safe space to gather and share meals. That is why I am determined to spend $200 in renovating the kitchen, not just to fix the leaks but to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for my loved ones. Balancing these expenses is a labour of love, driven by my unwavering commitment to their well-being and happiness." (Country: Kenya)

"Currently, the two goals that I have is to invest on livestock keeping through the purchase of goats and to pay school fees for my son. This is because I would love to see him excel in life and achieve his dreams. Due to this, I am willing to do any possible thing to make sure that he completes his studies. The goats will also come in handy when I do not have money to use in paying for his school fees as I can easily sell them. Aside from the financial support from GiveDirectly, the government aid for the aged will come in handy in achieving these goals that I have as I am optimistic that I'll start receiving them from May as we were promised." (Country: Kenya)

"The main goal that we currently have as a family is to build a more spacious and permanent house for my family and to pay school fees for our three children, one being in secondary and the other being in grade four and one. Aside from the support that I will be getting from my spouse, I will be dividing the money I get from the two groups that I am in so that I can pay school fees for the children as well as buy some building materials. The house we currently live in is small and in a bad condition as it is almost falling due to heavy rains that we sometimes experience. Despite doing repairs most of the time, it's still not save for us to continue living in it. Without the financial support from GiveDirectly, it will take us longer time to achieve the goal of building a permanent house that we will no longer have to worry about the heavy rains anymore. This is because my spouse will have to shoulder more burden as he will be the only sole provider for our family." (Country: Kenya)

"Currently, my goal is to invest the money that I will receive from our savings group on livestock farming by buying some goats. This is a great investment since they increase in number over a short period of time. In addition, I can easily convert them to cash when in need since they're not so costly when selling. This goal will only be possible with the aid from GiveDirectly since without it, I would be so strained financially." (Country: Kenya)

"My current living conditions are dire, with my house in a dilapidated state and the walls on the verge of collapse. Despite making some repairs in the past, the structure still poses a safety risk to my family of four. In an effort to improve our living situation, I have taken steps towards constructing a new two-room house. I recently purchased six pieces of iron sheets, a significant step towards realizing my goal. However, I still need to acquire six more sheets along with other necessary building materials. To achieve this, I intend to continue saving money through the savings group, prioritizing the completion of our new home. I am incredibly grateful for the financial assistance provided by GiveDirectly, as it has been instrumental in enabling me to work towards securing a safer and more stable living environment for my family. With determination and the continued support of the transfers, I am confident that we will achieve our goal of a new home." (Country: Kenya)