"In the upcoming year, my goal is to acquire goats with the intention of selling them as they multiply. The proceeds from this endeavor will enable me to invest in cows in the future. I plan to use subsequent transfers to facilitate the realization of this goal. Establishing a sustainable source of income through livestock holds the promise of significantly improving my circumstances, a prospect for which I am profoundly grateful."

"Life hasn't always been smooth for my family of five, as I used to make a living by selling flour and tending to others' livestock in our village. Unfortunately, the business faced challenges and I had to close it down due to its poor performance. However, a positive turn came with the arrival of GiveDirectly in our village. Thanks to this support, I've been able to achieve a significant milestone, acquiring ten cows and 15 goats that I now keep and rear. This accomplishment brings me immense happiness. Utilizing the received transfers, I wisely invested $34 in acquiring an additional goat, a strategic move that promises future profit upon its sale. Furthermore, $68 was allocated to purchasing cement and other building materials for the essential renovation of my house, which suffered damage from recent heavy rainfall. I appreciate the opportunity that GiveDirectly has provided, and I am genuinely grateful for the progress I've achieved so far."

"I wish to expand my livestock holdings by the time the cash transfers conclude. Currently, I own a cow and a goat obtained through these savings. The plan is to continue acquiring cows, eventually having two, which can assist in farming activities like plowing, saving on the expenses of hiring plowing services. Additionally, the goats will contribute to building wealth. Even after the transfers end, the livestock will serve as a vital source of income, complementing the revenue generated from my business of selling palm wine. I am excited that the recent harvest has alleviated financial constraints on food, providing an opportune moment to focus on expanding my livestock. "

"I have a small stall selling regular household items, I also rear animals which we take care of with my husband. My goal is to continue growing my animal numbers. I now stand at 40 cows and goats notwithstanding the chicken we have that are over 20 as at now. I was able to sell chicken an goats in December to buy clothes for my 5 children during the festivities other than the two whose clothes I got using my transfers. Animals reproduce and multiply in number which makes them a great investment from my experience I aim to build further with this especially now that I have a child joining secondary school and others still in school."

"I was a charcoal seller but I have not sold charcoal for a while now, I have some land in the bush where I would collect stamps and burn them for charcoal but recently Elephants came from the forest in search of water and I was forced to abandon my work and move back to the village. I still need to make an income as my family is still young and my child will need to one day go to school. My plan is to get into the business of chicken rearing and grow the numbers of this chicken to large flocks that I can sell and buy goats which I can later sell and buy cows or even land."

"I have had a dream of being an animal rearer. I now have chicken. I never thought I would own animals until I received Givedirectly transfers which ensured that I had the money to purchase the animals. My plan is to continue building on the chicken reserves and once the numbers are significantly large I will sell of a number chicken and get goats. The goats will later be sold off to buy cows, I plan to continue this until I have enough animals to take my child through school."

"As I said earlier I am the only breadwinner in my house. My husband has not had a job in years. I am still running my business in the city thanks to Givedirectly transfers which I use to add to the business as well as helped me start the business. I however have interests that I hope to fulfill in the new year that I haven't done as much. I got 4 chicken using part of my November transfers. I would want to add more animals such as goats which will multiply when they give birth and I can sell them and use the proceeds from the sell to buy cows that I can use to rent out during tilling season and also use it on my own farm cutting down on planting costs. This will help me save money to help me buy a plot of land and educate my children."

"I work as a farmer, and my husband is a teacher. Together, we have five children and three grandchildren. Upon receiving the second transfer, our top priority was addressing the pressing need of paying tuition fees for our two children at the university. We allocated $300 for this purpose. Additionally, $100 was spent on fencing our land to cultivate mangoes, and the remaining $50 went towards purchasing essential food items such as sugar and cooking oil. I am pleased with the significant achievements we made in a short period. This was a challenge in the past, as we used to rely on farming or selling a cow to settle bills. However, this became harder due to the prolonged drought that led to the loss of our cows. The support received has been a tremendous gift, and I am forever grateful for its positive impact on our lives."

"With my most recent transfers, I invested $450 from GiveDirectly in a life-changing transformation. Instead of borrowing and buying milk, I bought a cow to ensure a steady supply. This not only saved me money but provided my family with a reliable source of milk. Moreover, I used the funds to complete my house, painting it and purchasing three comfortable mattresses. Now, all nine of my kids can sleep peacefully, replacing the struggle of fitting them onto a small mattress. It's a tale of newfound self-sufficiency and improved living conditions."

"I hope to a cow for milk and more calfs."