"I take great pride in having launched my vegetable business with the support of my previous transfers from GiveDirectly. For this coming year and beyond my intention is to expand my business and introduce a diverse range of products that will attract more clients and boost my revenue. To turn this vision into reality, I plan to invest a portion of my future transfers back into my business, fueling its growth and potential. I also have dreams of building a herd of livestock, particularly goats and chicken. To achieve this, I intend to use part of my future transfers to purchase more goats and chicken, with the hope that they will multiply and provide me with a reliable source of support when needed. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity that GiveDirectly has provided me. Their assistance has not only helped me start my business but has also inspired me to envision a brighter future filled with possibilities."

"Living in a very small house, I’ve always dreamed of having a bigger place, a two-roomed house where I can live comfortably. To turn this dream into reality, I’ve been using my previous transfers to purchase building materials, and I’m thrilled to see my house finally taking shape. For the coming year and beyond, my goal is to continue the construction, using a portion of the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly to buy the materials needed to complete my house. I know that once it’s finished, I’ll be overjoyed to finally have a place I can call home. After that, I plan to invest a portion of my transfers into buying goats and chickens, hoping they’ll multiply and grow in both number and value. My aim is to eventually sell them and use the proceeds to support my family. I’m truly grateful for the unwavering support that GiveDirectly has given me, helping me move closer to my dreams."

"I am currently in the exciting process of building a new house, as my previous one was not only too small but also worn out and on the verge of collapsing. With each transfer I receive from GiveDirectly, I gradually purchase building materials. Recently, I spent $29 on some essential supplies, and I am thrilled with the progress we are making. I can already envision my children and me moving into our new home, where we will finally have the comfort we deserve. In addition to the house, I also prioritized my son’s education by spending $45 on his school fees so he could sit for his final exams. To keep our family nourished, I allocated another $22 for food, ensuring we would not go hungry. Lastly, I spent the remaining $6 on some chickens, hoping they would multiply over time. I plan to sell them in the future and use the proceeds to buy some goats and also support my family further. These goats will multiply and be a reliable source of income in the future."

"Now that I am in my final year of secondary school, preparing for my transition is very important. After secondary school, I want to join college and study education, as I have dreams of becoming a teacher by profession. To do this, I have been buying goats and chickens, and I hope that they multiply in number so that in the future I may be able to sell some of them and use the proceeds to pay my school fees. Additionally, I also intend to continue using a portion of my transfers to pay school fees for myself and assist my parents, as I know this is very heavy on them since they do not have a stable and reliable source of income. I am very grateful for these transfers from GiveDirectly, as they have been very helpful in my educational journey, and I am hopeful that I can achieve my dreams."

"My current house is small, cramped, and has leaking issues, which makes it difficult for my family to sleep comfortably. To enhance our living conditions, I intend to set aside a portion of my transfers in our savings group. Once the savings reach maturity in December, I will withdraw them and allocate the funds towards constructing a new two-room house for my family, ensuring that we can rest comfortably and stay warm. Furthermore, I aim to expand my livestock by using the transfers to purchase goats, in addition to the chickens I already own. The chickens are expected to multiply, allowing me to sell them in case of any unforeseen emergencies. The goats will increase in number and value, eventually enabling me to exchange them for cows in the future. These cows will then be utilized for plowing my farm. I am truly appreciative and optimistic about my plans as they hold significant importance for me."

"My plan after completing high school is to pursue a college education. Unfortunately, my mother can't cover my tuition fees alone, so I'm considering poultry farming as an investment. I started with a few chickens, but there was an outbreak that killed all five of them. Initially, I planned to invest in chickens and then exchange them for goats, but after this setback, I've decided to save part of my earnings and buy goats instead. At first, I chose chickens because of their fast multiplication rate, but now I've changed my mindset. I believe that by raising goats and selling them, I'll be able to fund my college education once I complete my secondary school education. This is my goal for the coming year and beyond."

"I used to have chickens, but they all died early this year due to a disease outbreak, which left me devastated. Besides casual jobs, selling chickens and eggs was my other source of income, and it also provided nutritional value for my family. I thought I would never be able to own chickens again, as I could not afford to replace them. Then, GiveDirectly’s cash came, and it completely changed my thinking. I was able to buy eight chickens and even build a proper chicken coop, something I didn't have before. My previous chickens used to sleep inside our house, which was inconvenient. Thank you, GiveDirectly."

"I realize that I'll need to find a job in order to raise the funds to start my cyber cafe. Unfortunately, my poultry farming investment took a hit when a disease wiped out all my chickens, leaving me feeling disheartened. I'm currently weighing my options, especially since poultry feed is quite expensive. Despite this setback, I'm determined to save up enough money to fulfill my dream of opening a cyber cafe, a passion I've had since my university days. My friends who used to operate a cyber cafe have encouraged me to pursue this venture, and I believe it has the potential to be a successful and financially rewarding business. I'm committed to saving a portion of my income every month, and a friend has suggested that I could use the $500 from my poultry farming proceeds to start the cyber cafe. This business endeavor will also allow me to provide support for my seven younger siblings, all of whom are currently in school."

"I currently own two goats and my aim is to increase their numbers so that I can eventually sell or exchange them for bulls. These bulls will be essential for helping me cultivate my land and generating income through hiring them out. Besides raising goats, I also sell chickens to support my family. With the income from my work and the monthly transfers I receive from GiveDirectly, I will be able to purchase more goats, which I can later exchange for cows. This is my major goal for the coming year and beyond. Due to limited income, I am unable to buy a cow directly, so I plan to invest in goats for a while and then exchange them for cows. I believe that this investment will lead to a brighter future for my family and we will be able to live a more comfortable life than we do now."

"I lost my chickens due to a disease outbreak in our area. They were free range, which likely contributed to their contracting the disease. To prevent a repeat of this situation, I plan to use my cash transfers to build a better chicken coop where the chickens can stay in one place and minimize their movement. I also want to ensure I have access to the right medicine to minimize losses in case of unavoidable circumstances. Once these transfers multiply, I plan to exchange chickens for goats. Buying goats directly is expensive, so I will start with chickens and then trade them for goats once their numbers increase. Goats multiply quickly, are easy to manage, and are highly marketable, making them a great source of future financial income once the GiveDirectly transfers come to an end."