"I have a phone repair business as well as started chicken farming. I have been using my transfers to build on this. I have added material for my work to the business using the transfers, in June I added spares worth $20, In July I spent $9 and $16 in August. I also was able to buy chicken in June and August, 2 chicken in June at $12 and in August three chicken at $18. I also paid school fees for my younger sibling in junior secondary school worth $25."

"As a mother of six children, upon receiving my transfer, I took immediate action. I invested $10 in purchasing two additional chickens to add to the ones I already had. I also allocated $14 for essential food supplies that my family and I can consume. With the remaining amount of $10, I contributed it to my merry-go-round savings, where I am an active member."

"Receiving my transfers brought immense joy, especially since I had been longing to replace my chickens, which had perished due to disease. With the transfers, I bought three chickens for $24. I allocated $5 to cover my two children's school fees, ensuring they would not face the risk of being sent home. The remaining $5 was used to provide nourishing meals for my family."

"I have been working on my house project, gradually accumulating one metal sheet at a time, each costing me only $0.95, and thanks to GiveDirectly, I have acquired ten of them now. I bought a chicken for $0.50 and added it to the existing ones. A portion of my transfer, $10, was dedicated to covering my children's school fees. I made sure to set aside $0.50 for savings, and the remaining $0.45 went towards purchasing soaps and lotions for my family. It's been quite an eventful journey, managing my expenses while taking care of my home and loved ones."

"I primarily used the recent three cash transfers to support the education of my two children, who rely on me for their financial needs. As a widow, I don't have anyone else to help me provide for my children's education. My main source of income is making charcoal, which I rely on to provide for my two children but the income is barely enough to cover all needs. Therefore, I allocated $19 to clear the debts that my children had accumulated for their education by the time I received the funds. Additionally, I invested $5 in purchasing a hen for poultry farming. My plan is for this hen to breed and expand my flock so that I can eventually sell chickens to further support my children's education. I also used $60, along with some funds I obtained from trading 3 goats, to acquire a cow. Am happy that through this initiative, I have grown my cow herd to five. Having two children who rely on me for financial support, I believe the wealth I could generate through cattle keeping will help me contribute, especially to their tuition. Lastly, the remaining funds were utilized for purchasing food supplies such as sugar."

"The struggles in our community have been numerous, especially when it comes to access to essential resources like water and education. However, thanks to the support from GiveDirectly, positive changes have started to take shape. With $120, I decided to invest in a water tank. Water scarcity has been a significant issue in our community, and we were often forced to buy water from the nearby school. Unfortunately, this source was becoming unreliable as water became scarcer. So, having our water tank was a crucial step towards securing a steady water supply for my family. I also used the funds to invest in livestock. I bought three goats for $150 and three chickens for $10. Livestock can provide a source of income and nutrition for our family, making us less reliant on external resources. i also spent $170 towards paying my son's school fees. He's currently in form four, and education is a priority. Before receiving assistance from GiveDirectly, I had to rely on casual work, like selling tree posts, to make ends meet. This often meant that paying school fees was a constant struggle. These investments and payments have made a considerable impact on our lives. We're slowly becoming more self-reliant, and our children have better access to education. It's a step-by-step journey towards a secure future, and we're thankful to GiveDirectly for making it all possible."

"My primary goal is to expand my chicken rearing project by incorporating other livestock, specifically goats, in order to diversify and enhance the sustainability of my farming venture. To achieve this, I've devised a strategic plan to allocate my future transfers wisely, dedicating them to purchasing goats and additional chicken alternately. This approach will not only allow me to broaden my agricultural activities but also maximize the benefits and income generated from my livestock."

"My primary objective is to expand my livestock operation in response to the challenging climatic conditions in my area that have rendered traditional farming less productive. Having initiated my venture with chickens and goats a few months ago, my goal is to continue and enhance this endeavor into a larger-scale project. To achieve this, I am committed to be setting aside $15 from my monthly income, which will allow me to purchase additional livestock every two months, steadily incre"

"I have had a uniform use of my transfers since I started my vegetable stall. I spent on a monthly basis $20 on buying more goods for my grocery business. I spent the remaining amount either buying my mother food or buying chicken to add to my flock, In June I spent $14 on food for myself and my mother while in July I bought three chicken at $10. In August I spent $30 to get new clothes as most of mine are pretty much worn out and I was also able to make a contribution to the food in our home."

"As I said earlier I do not make much from my business. I am an employed motorbike rider and I need to pay my employer $4 daily. I only end up making about $1.5 to $2 of my own daily which isn't enough to sustain the family. I spent my transfers on getting goats and chicken and my aim is to ensure that they become so many that I can sell them off and invest in getting my own motorcycle which will in turn increase my daily earnings."