"We plan to cultivate mangoes on our one-acre land in the upcoming years. Mangoes thrive and are relatively unaffected by drought conditions. This strategic move aims to reduce our heavy reliance on casual jobs, my husband's motorcycle riding job and our small flock of chickens and goats to sustain our family of six. This venture promises to reinforce our long-term sustainability significantly. The resilience of mango trees against drought will serve as a shield, buffering us from the uncertainties of weather and job fluctuations. By diversifying our sources of income, we aim to create a more reliable and sustainable future for our family. Where we can achieve greater stability and independence."

"Upon receiving the recent cash transfers, I directed $10 to contribute to a merry-go-round club. When it is my turn to receive the share, I intend to invest the funds in increasing my herd of six goats. The goal is for these goats to reproduce, allowing me to sell the offspring to meet my ongoing needs while enabling the mother to continue reproducing. Over the past two months, I also contributed a total of $20 to savings groups with the same objective of acquiring livestock.  I also used $15 to purchase four chickens for rearing. Since the passing of my husband, my brother-in-law has become the primary provider for the family, primarily relying on livestock rearing. However, this is not always sufficient to cover the family's needs. So I spent the remaining $24 from each of these transfers to buy food. I am pleased that, thanks to the cash transfers, I have been able to contribute hugely to buying food for the family, thereby easing the burden on my brother-in-law."

"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 run a small business of buying and selling animals, goats, chicken and even sheep. Apart from my business I am also an animal rearer and using the Givedirectly transfers I have been able to acquire a number of goats. I used $25 in October to buy a goat, and $30 in November. I also used the cash transfers to buy food for myself $6 in October, $4 in November and $16 in December. I used some of my October transfers to get toiletries at $3 and in December got some clothes for myself to wear during the festivities."

"Most of the people who received Givedrectly transfers in our village formed village savings groups. I am a member of one myself. I contribute $10 monthly towards my portion every month which I did with my transfers for the last three months. Of my five school going children three are in their early years of education, the fees is not as high and so I used my transfers to pay for them, I used $10 in September and October to pay school fees for them. In September and October I bought chicken at $10 and $4 respectively while in November I used $20 to buy a goat. I had fallen ill in October and I sought treatment using the cash transfers at $10. In November the remaining $4 went into buying body oil and washing soap."

"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 am involved in a small-scale poultry enterprise, where I raise and sell hens. The current chicken coop is quite limited in size, constraining the number of hens I can accommodate. My aim is to accumulate sufficient funds to construct a larger coop, allowing for the expansion of my poultry stock. This expansion will significantly boost my income through increased hen sales. I am delighted that the transfer funds have supported diversifying my income streams, addressing my family's necessities."

"The arrival of the financial aid couldn't have been more timely, bringing a profound sense of relief to our family during a challenging period. With five children on their lengthiest school break due to a two-month closure, the lack of a harvest from our one-acre maize plantation, affected by a prolonged drought, added to our difficulties. As a housewife with my spouse earning $45 monthly as a watchman, providing for the family became difficult, especially with the kids at home and no available food. Upon receiving the transfer, a mixture of gratitude and optimism filled me. I used $40 to buy a bag of maize, which ensured that our children would have sufficient food throughout their break. With $100, I bought two goats and used $20 to acquire chickens for poultry farming. The goats will provide us with milk once they give birth, and I am optimistic that the goats and hens will multiply, creating a potential income source for my children's education through sales. I used the remaining amount to address a day when illness struck me, covering admission charges and the purchase of essential medicines. Gratefully, the transfer facilitated the fulfilment of crucial needs, fostering a sense of hope and resilience for our family's future."