"My dream has always been to become a teacher, a passion I have had since childhood. I am now on the verge of completing my secondary education and have aspirations to enroll in college in the coming year. Unfortunately, my parents are unable to financially support my college tuition. In light of this, I have devised a plan to embark on poultry farming, with the goal of raising and selling chickens once they reach maturity. This endeavor will generate the income I need to cover my educational expenses. I'm happy that I can transform my dream into reality, and this is made possible through the unwavering support and commitment from GiveDirectly."

"My goal has always been to rear broiler chickens because they mature faster and can provide a good source of income. Unfortunately, financial constraints, such as school fees for my children, limited me from realizing this dream. So, I decided to invest the initial cash transfers in purchasing four indigenous hens. These hens later gave rise to another 14 chickens that have now matured. Having this flock of chickens motivates me to continue keeping livestock because I can sell them to generate funds for my family's needs. Additionally, another goal of mine is to exchange some of these chickens for a calf in the future. Once this calf matures into a bull, I can use it for plowing activities on my farm. This will save me the struggle and expenses of having to hire an ox-plow and will be a valuable addition to my agricultural activities."

"My primary objective is to save money within our savings group with the intention of using it to acquire additional livestock, such as goats and chickens. Currently, I am the owner of 30 chickens and seven goats, which I am diligently caring for. These animals serve as valuable assets that I can turn to in times of financial need. In addition to this, I shoulder the responsibility of covering the educational expenses for my two brothers, as my parents are no longer able to provide support due to their advanced age. Consequently, I am setting aside funds in anticipation of their future educational endeavors. Given that my siblings depend on me for their education and I lack a consistent source of income to sustain them, I believe that the ownership of these livestock will help ensure their educational aspirations and secure their future."

"My primary focus is to invest in chickens for the purpose of raising them and eventually selling them for a profit. Unfortunately, Newcastle disease has posed a significant challenge to this endeavor. In the past, it wiped out my entire flock, leading me to temporarily suspend the business. However, I am eager to revive the business in the near future because it is not capital-intensive and can yield substantial profits once it becomes stable. I am delighted that this venture will not only provide additional income for my family but also serve as a means to acquire more livestock, including goats and cows."

"I am the third-born in a family of seven children, and life has not been easy for us. My father works as a mason, and my mother is unemployed. They do their best to provide us with our basic needs, but it is not enough to sustain us. In the past, I often missed classes due to unpaid school fees, but I'm grateful that this changed when I started receiving transfers. GiveDirectly has enabled me to pay my school fees on a monthly basis, and I am currently preparing for my final examinations. With the transfers I received, I allocated $42 to clear my school fee debt, ensuring I can continue my education. I also invested $40 in purchasing a goat and a chicken, which I plan to rear and eventually sell for a profit. The remaining $20 was used to buy a new school uniform and other essential items, as my previous uniform was torn, and I had run out of necessary supplies. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for this chance as it has renewed my hope and I look forward to a better future."

"I have over the previous months months bough some animals, I now have 2 goats and 3 chicken. This are my productive assets as animals multiply. I believe this animals with reproduce and I will have enough to spare. I plan now to build my skills as an asset to help me set up a hairdressing business so I can make money to educate my children. My plan is to first clear my hairdressing training and then set up a business after from which I will be able to provide for my family."

"In the past three months, the majority of the cash transfers have been allocated to purchasing food. Unfortunately, I could not cultivate my farm when the rains began because I was taking care of my ailing mother, who was away from the village. Consequently, while others are enjoying their harvest, I've had to rely on buying food for sustenance. The cash transfers have been crucial in ensuring that my family has enough to eat and have helped supplement the limited income my husband earns from his casual jobs in town. During this period, I spent $59 solely on purchasing food. I also contributed $40 towards my two children's school fees, as they were at risk of missing out on their studies if their fee balances had not been cleared. Additionally, I used $3 to buy a chicken to raise it. I am grateful that since my household began benefiting from the cash transfers, we rarely go without food, my children hardly miss school, and I now have two chickens."

"I am presently directing the financial assistance I've received primarily toward covering my children's educational expenses. My primary objective is to ensure that they can successfully complete their studies while I am still participating in the program. As a single parent, I carry the responsibility of caring for their well-being and providing for their needs. Without the support I've received, it would have been an enormous challenge to keep them in school. My ultimate aspiration is to witness their achievements in their academic journeys. Furthermore, I have a plan to set aside a portion of these funds to build savings, with the intention of investing in livestock, specifically goats and chickens. These animals are valuable assets that can not only support our family's financial security but also assist in meeting our future financial requirements."

"I sell snacks in schools and on the streets, which has been the sole means of supporting my children's education. However, receiving financial assistance from GiveDirectly has made a significant difference, providing me with peace of mind. During times when my business struggled, it would have been extremely challenging to keep my children in school. The outstanding school fees could have become unmanageable. I'm delighted that my three children, one in high school and two in primary school, are now comfortably attending school because I was able to pay their fees promptly with the recent $50 transfers I received. In addition to covering school fees, I allocated $20 to purchase three chickens, which I am currently raising. To me, this poultry venture is a reliable investment that can come in handy during financial difficulties. I'm also pleased to have acquired a solar panel, even though I had to make a deposit and pay some installments in advance. This solar panel now provides lighting for my household, eliminating the need to rely on my neighbors' electricity to charge my phone every three days."

"During the rainy season, I relied on subsistence farming, and when I wasn't tending to the crops, I took on casual jobs. Throughout this period, my primary objective was to establish a sustainable source of income that would liberate me from the uncertainty of casual employment. To realize this ambition, I've initiated a livestock project, primarily centered on goats and chickens. At this point, I've successfully acquired four goats and four chickens, which I am currently raising. My plan is to further expand and develop this venture by procuring additional goats and chickens. These animals serve as valuable assets that I can depend on to meet my financial obligations. Given the unpredictable nature of the casual work my husband and I engage in, owning livestock acts as a safety net in case of unforeseen financial needs. This project provides a level of security that casual employment may not always guarantee."