"My goal this year is to start a goat-rearing business, which holds great promise, especially if the goats multiply. This venture is well-suited to our area, and if successful, I plan to trade some goats for a cow. I will use the saved transfers to kickstart this business. Having an additional income source will ensure my family's well-being and enable me to comfortably educate my son. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of this program."

"I've been saving up and planning to get some goats. It might seem like a small step, but it's a big one for me. These goats will serve multiple purposes. Firstly, they'll act as my financial security. I can sell them or exchange them for a cow later on, which will be a significant asset for my family. Secondly, having my own livestock will bring me a sense of ownership ,happiness and pride. It's not just about keeping animals for others; I want to have something that's truly mine. Currently, the little I earn from selling milk only covers the smaller needs of my family. But with goats of my own, I'll have a sustainable source of income that can help us thrive in the long term. It's a simple dream, but one that holds immense importance for me and my loved ones."

"I hope to live well because I have bought a cow and agricultural inputs which will help in developing my life"

"We rely on rainwater for our one-hectare farm, which I have already prepared. It is currently waiting for rain. That land is insufficient for growing both food and income crops, so I intended to rent an additional one hectare to make it sufficient. If my crops are profitable, I will use the money earned to buy cows and sheep, which will be a long-term investment because they multiply. If any money remains over, I will use it to construct a nice home for my children. The current one they reside is not in good condition."

"The third transfer arrived just in time, alleviating the burden of my children's school fees, which had been weighing heavily on my mind. With two children in secondary school and one in college, the proceeds from selling one of our cows for the first-term fees fell short, leaving us with outstanding arrears. Allocating $180 from the transfer to clear these fees was a huge relief, ensuring my children could focus on their studies without the fear of being sent home. I also spent $28 to purchase a new uniform for my son, who was joining his seventh grade for his junior secondary, as this was the school requirement. The pride on his face as he wears his new uniform melts my heart. Additionally, I invested $150 in purchasing food essentials, including maize, to prevent hunger from affecting our family of 10. This was necessary because we had a poor harvest last year from our two-acre maize farm due to inadequate rainfall, resulting in only two sacks of maize. My spouse and I also rely on irregular farm work, earning just $3 per day. These work opportunities are scarce, as we would only be able to work two or three days a week, making it difficult to meet our daily basic needs. Allocating $50 for clothing ensured everyone in the household had good attire. With the remaining amount, I decided to invest in new utensils to replace old ones, ensuring our household essentials were functional and appealing."

"Recipient plans to sell off the cows anytime she finds a piece of land in a safe place"

"Hope that when my cow I bought with the first transfer gives birth, I will sell off the call and add on the plot of land and or construct"

"With the monthly cash transfer from GiveDirectly, I managed to provide basic needs for my family. I spent $38 on my four children's school fees and bought additional school requirements. My husband's income as a casual laborer fluctuates, often making it challenging to meet these expenses alone, but with GiveDirectly's support, our children were able to be in school. I then bought a goat for $30 with a plan to rear them and eventually acquire a cow that will help us with ploughing our farm. Lastly, I spent $34 on buying food for our family, ensuring that even during tough times when my charcoal business may struggle, we won't go hungry. The assistance from GiveDirectly has been of great help to us, providing stability and hope for a better future amidst financial uncertainties."

"I bought a piece of land and a cow"

"Through dedication and proper planning of the transfers,I have so far managed to acquire 6 which is still 3 less in order for me to be able to trade them for a cow as I need at least 9 goats to have a decent size bull. I will therefore continue channelling my transfers towards the purchase of the goats. Each month, I will be setting aside $30 of the transfers towards this project as this is the only way I can achieve it faster. Once we have the 2 bulls, we will be able to cultivate a much bigger portion of land, including the section that is currently unutilized which will in turn improve our food production and shield us from hunger. Farming costs will also be decreased as we will no longer have to hire tractors or bull-driven ploughs to cultivate our farm, instead, we will increase our income by hiring our services out to other farmers who may need ploughing services."