"Currently, my primary objective is to attain financial stability, and I believe that investing in livestock offers the most promising path to achieve this goal. Initially, I utilized funds from various transfers to purchase four goats. Subsequently, I made the decision to sell these goats and reinvested the proceeds in acquiring a young dairy cow. This accomplishment fills me with immense pride, and I am eager to soon begin selling milk in the village, which I anticipate will generate a substantial income to meet my needs."

"As a fisherman, my job provides some earnings for household needs, but the cash transfers have been instrumental in helping me achieve my goal of owning livestock. From past cash transfers, I was able to acquire one cow, and I am immensely grateful for this opportunity to have livestock. I recently used the entire $34 to purchase a goat, which brings the total number of goats in my homestead to six. Having livestock will not only contribute to our financial stability but also enable us to support my children's education and other basic needs like food. I am particularly thankful for the cash transfers, as they have significantly improved my livelihood and allowed me to invest in assets that will continue to benefit us in the long run."

"In the last 6 months, what brought me joy was when the cow I was given look after gave birth, and I began to milk was a joy for me because I sell some of the milk though little to earn some money to support my family. The money I earn from milk per day though not every day is UGX 2000 which is equivalent to USD 0.6, which is a boost to my income and the balance of the milk is for family consumption."

"In the coming year and beyond, my family's vision includes not only expanding our farming activities to more pieces of land for increased harvests and income but also reducing the daily expenses on purchasing milk from the neighborhood for my family of five. Currently, I spend at least $2 per day on milk, and my plan is to buy a dairy cow that can provide milk for my three children, thereby cutting down this cost. I aim to save and accumulate enough funds to find a suitable breed that can thrive in our immediate surroundings, and once I achieve this, I will use the money to purchase the cow. By doing so, I hope to enhance our farming endeavors while ensuring a steady supply of milk for my family."

"I was at home when I received the transfer, I was so happy and immediately thanked God for bringing Give directly and for fulfilling their promise. I then thought of buying a cow, a mattress since I was sleeping badly."

"Although I am currently residing on another well-wisher's land with permission to construct a house, my goal for the coming year and beyond is to start saving up to purchase my own land. I am diligently working on the leaseholds where I farm, aiming for a better harvest that can provide enough food for my family and allow me to save the surplus funds to eventually buy a piece of land. After the community conflicts forced us to leave our original home and resulted in the loss of most of our wealth, including 100 goats and over 50 cows, we now have only 8 goats left. My plan is to breed these goats, as they will serve as a source of both milk and income when we sell them in the future. This endeavor is essential for securing a stable future for my family."

"I hope my cows to produce, I get money and boost my business"

"I bought land in bunanjoki village and I now proudly own land of 2,500,000/ and I bought two cows."

"Towards the end of the year, my aspiration is to invest in livestock, primarily focusing on goats. The idea is to raise these goats and encourage their reproduction. As their numbers grow, I intend to sell a portion of them and reinvest the proceeds in acquiring a dairy cow. With the cow, I'll have an additional income stream from selling milk. By following this plan, I aim to achieve financial stability and effectively support my family."

"Upon receiving the second transfer from GiveDirectly, my main goal was to complete the ongoing construction work, as it would be the last support I had to receive. With my husband's contribution and the $100 from the transfer, we pooled our resources to ensure the completion of the house. He used $40 to purchase sand and paid $80 for labor. I am delighted that our house is now complete, providing ample space for my family. We also allocated $25 to invest in three goats and a cow, with the intention of breeding them and selling their offspring in the future. Despite having two other children currently in primary school, I prioritized using some of the funds to clear my daughter's tuition fees for her distant secondary school, relieving her of the need to travel home within the term. The $10 pending fee was settled, and I am truly grateful to GiveDirectly for easing the heavy burden I carried, especially since our livelihood was predominantly dependent on crop farming, which is sometimes affected by drought, unlike the more reliable livestock farming."