"I am a mother of seven children, with five of them currently attending school. When I received my transfers, my first thought was my children's school fees. I spent $20 to ensure their education remains uninterrupted. I used $5 to buy a chicken, increasing my poultry to two. With the remaining $9, I purchased food for my family and ensured they were well fed."

"My aim has been to leave a Mark in my life through this Givedirectly transfers. I purchased a water tank, a bed, goats and chicken which will serve as a reminder of the change that being a recipient of this cash transfers had on my life. I am planning to buy my child a mattress since she is currently sleeping with me so she can have a place of her own to sleep. I also would like to strengthen the foundation of our house by adding a stone layer as the house is a mud house to ensure it does not crumble and fall for any reason."

"My primary goal is to revive my chicken-selling business, which I had to discontinue due to various challenges I encountered. The motivation behind this aspiration is to establish a sustainable source of income that will enable me to provide for my family, especially considering my current lack of any income stream. To work towards this objective, I have initiated a savings plan dedicated to financing the venture, and I am committed to setting aside a portion of my monthly transfers to ensure that I can kick start the project in the near future."

"My primary objective is to establish a chicken-rearing project with the intention of providing financial support for my children's education in the future. To realize this goal, my plan is to construct a chicken coop at the beginning of next month, in October, and initiate the process of acquiring chicken through the monthly transfers I'll be receiving and I plan to start with 2 chicken and increase as months go by."

"The financial assistance provided by GiveDirectly has made a significant positive impact on my family's life. With the funds, I was able to address some pressing issues that had been weighing on me for a while. Firstly, it enabled me to send my two children back to school by covering a portion of their school fees, relieving me of the anxiety that they might miss out on their education. Additionally, I was able to invest in my chicken rearing project, purchasing two more chickens to expand my flock. This not only promises increased income but also a sense of empowerment as I take steps to secure our financial stability. Lastly, the remaining funds were crucial in alleviating our food insecurity, allowing me to provide better meals and nutrition for my family. Overall, the GiveDirectly money has brought much-needed relief and hope for a brighter future."

"Expanding my chicken business has long been a cherished ambition, but financial constraints often held me back. Now, I am thrilled that I can turn this dream into reality using the profits from my current business. I also have plans to open a retail shop at the center of our community to boost my family's income. Achieving financial stability for my loved ones through these endeavors brings me great joy and relief. With hard work, dedication, and the support of my family and community, I am confident that a brighter future is on the horizon."

"My family of four depends on casual jobs such as weeding to earn $2 daily. However, these jobs are scarce, and I can sometimes stay for up to 4 days without any source of income, so my family has no food to eat. I am elated that GiveDirectly came through for us, as I used $115 to purchase food for the household, $70 on bedding, $18 on furniture, and $30 on timber to build my house. In addition, I also spent $80 on purchasing goats that will act as a future investment for my family. I used the rest of the transfers to purchase chicken. As I look around at the changes these transfers has brought to our lives, I cannot help but feel a deep sense of gratitude. GiveDirectly has not only given us money; they have given us hope and the chance for a better life."

"In the upcoming year and beyond, my plan is to buy more livestock, particularly goats and chickens. This endeavour was somewhat challenging in recent times due to a severe drought that afflicted our region. As a result, a significant portion of my financial resources had to be allocated exclusively to securing food. However, I'm delighted that my household now enjoys an ample food supply following a successful harvest, which has given me the confidence to invest in additional goats. To facilitate my goal of acquiring more livestock, I've joined a merry-go-round savings group, where I contribute $10 every month. My objective is to use these savings to purchase the goats when it's my turn to receive the funds. Currently, I'm the proud owner of two goats and a small flock of chickens. These are the only assets I can proudly claim in my old age, and they serve as a form of financial security for my future needs."

"I rely on selling hens to make a living, and I am not married yet. When I was assured that I would receive money from GiveDirectly, it rekindled my dream of starting a goat-rearing project. I had attempted it before, but unfortunately, all the goats I had perished due to illness. The income I generated from my chicken business was insufficient to purchase goats, so I primarily used the profits for food and other basic necessities. With the prospect of goats, I knew I could establish a reliable income source for emergencies. Consequently, I invested $150 to acquire three goats and allocated the remaining $28 for food supplies. I am delighted that my long-held dream has finally become a reality in such a short time."

"With the recurring and unpredictable droughts threatening our land, diversifying our livelihood has become a necessity. To counter this challenge, my plan is to venture into crop farming along the riverbanks, utilizing irrigation to secure our harvest. The first step towards this endeavor is to sell our goats and chickens to finance the lease of land from our neighbors. The ultimate goal is to ensure that my family of seven never goes hungry and that we can weather the droughts with a more reliable source of sustenance."