"When I received my last three months transfers, I made a wise decision to save them in a merry go round. We are ten members in the scheme and I had a goal of raising some money for investment in livestock. This month, I was able to obtain $150, which I then spent on purchasing a cow. I considered this investment to be beneficial in the long run since it will enable my family to get free milk. Moreover, in times of unexpected financial need, I will sell the cow to raise money for that need or for my children's school fees. The transfers have always impacted my life positively and I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for the support."

"In the upcoming year, my primary objective and proudest achievement will be to invest in acquiring livestock. Specifically, I aspire to become the owner of both a bull and a dairy cow. To accomplish this, my strategy involves initially purchasing goats. As they multiply, I will sell them and utilize the proceeds to procure the desired cows. Simultaneously, I am eagerly anticipating the construction of a roomy house that can accommodate my entire family. The prospect of providing a more spacious living environment fills me with great excitement and anticipation. I would like to express my profound gratitude for the financial assistance received from Give Directly. Their support has played a pivotal role in significantly enhancing the quality of my life."

"Bought a cow"

"Ou feeding has been improved because thus cow is already giving us milk"

"There is a big difference in my life now , I have a cow and a garden which I didn't have before."

"I was at home, I saw a message for mobile money and immediately thought of buying a cow"

"I was at home, then I saw a message of mobile money. I felt so happy and the first thing was to buy a cow for my self which I have now done"

"He bought a cow, he said that he realised its hard to keep money yet a cow can reproduce and bring in more money.,"

"My focus is on a simple yet impactful agricultural venture. My goal is to expand my herd of goats, with a strategic plan in mind to eventually exchange them for a cow. I've calculated that this progression will not only diversify my livestock but also pave the way for a more lucrative opportunity: selling milk. With the going rate at around 50 per liter, I see a promising avenue to generate income. The prospect of nurturing a growing herd, witnessing it evolve into a valuable asset, and ultimately deriving a sustainable livelihood from selling milk fills me with anticipation. As time progresses, I envision not just a flourishing livestock enterprise but a reliable source of income that will bring stability and prosperity to my life."

"Givedirectly's cash transfer program came at the right moment. I plan to fund my farming activities with the transfer. I will set aside about $400 for farming in the next season. The proceeds will help me clear the loan I owe. I am hopeful to get more profits to save for future farming. Farming has been my main source of income and plan to expand it further by doing irrigation. Due to the bad condition of my house, I plan to build a one roomed iron sheet house. The cost of materials is high but it will cost approximately $500. It will give my family a better place to stay and call home. The mud house is hard to maintain and can be destroyed by termites easily. Cows produce milk for domestic use or sale. I don't have one now, will buy one for milk. It will cut our cost of buying milk. A cow is sold at about $250, when they breed, we can sell their milk or the cows. They fetch good prices, and can support us during hard times."