"In the coming year and beyond, I am planning to invest in a poultry business. I had already started with a good number of chickens, but unfortunately, there was a disease outbreak that killed almost all of them, leaving only six. Despite this setback, I am not giving up, and I plan to use my transfer to buy more chickens once the disease clears up. I chose this project because once they multiply and I have a good number of chickens again, I can sell them and invest in buying goats. This will enable me to support my family financially by selling some of the chickens and generating income."

"I am a mother of four children, and ensuring their education remains uninterrupted is my top priority. With the transfer, I spent $14 on their school fees. I also used $14 to buy school bags for three of my children, which made them very happy. To improve our living conditions, I invested $60 in my merry-go-round group, aiming to save enough to build a new home. Our current single-room dwelling is inadequate for my family of six and is not in good condition. I allocated $10 to buy food for my family. Currently, I own four chickens; unfortunately, I lost over fourteen due to disease. With the remaining transfer, I spent $4 on another chicken, hoping they will multiply so I can eventually exchange them for goats, which I can sell during times of need."

"I completed a tailoring class last December and started my own shop. To attract more customers, I invested $10 in materials for my work. I also aimed to enhance my skills by saving $20 towards purchasing a new sewing machine, which would make my work easier and enjoyable to do. Currently, I own four goats; I spent $15 on acquiring one, with plans for them to multiply so I can eventually trade them for cows. Additionally, I bought four chickens for $9, and now I have a total of sixteen. Recently, I faced health issues and was diagnosed with ulcers, which required treatment costing $34. Thanks to GiveDirectly, I was able to afford medical care and am feeling much better now. With the remaining transfers, I allocated $14 towards personal items such as sanitary towels and new inner wears."

"I am a mother of five children; three are currently in school, and the other two are not yet of age. To support my family, I burn and sell charcoal to my neighbors in the village. Education is incredibly important to me because I want my children to have a good life. Recently, with the transfers I received from GiveDirectly, I spent $102 to ensure my children's school fees were paid on time so they wouldn't be sent home and their education wouldn't be interrupted. When I don't have enough money, I often sell my chickens to make sure my children can stay in school."

"I have four siblings currently in school. With the transfers I get from GiveDirectly, I managed to pay for two of my siblings school fees. I spent $14 to clear their fees so they would not be sent home and miss out on their classes.I also have ambitions of studying to become a laboratory technician. I am passionate about it and I am currently saving up for school. So far, I have saved $35 towards my goal. Taking care of my livestock is also important to me. I have one chicken with ten chicks, and I spent $10 on getting medication for them, to ensure they grow up healthy and strong without any issues. I have also invested in two goats, spending $25 on them. When they're fully grown, I plan to sell them to raise money for my studies. With the remaining money, I bought food for my family for $18 to keep them healthy and strong throughout the week."

"I currently have two goats. My goal is to increase their numbers so I can eventually sell or exchange them for bulls. These bulls will play a crucial role in helping me cultivate my land and generating income through hiring them out. In addition to raising goats, I currently sell chickens to support my family. With the income from my work and the monthly transfers I receive from GiveDirectly, I will be able to purchase more goats, which I can later exchange. I believe my family's future will be brighter and we will live a more comfortable life than we do now."

"Initially, my plan was to build a new house for my family, as the one we were living in was not in the best condition. However, due to limited resources, I had to restructure my plans and opt for a renovation instead. I am happy with the progress I have made on the house renovation, as it will provide my family with a more comfortable and durable living environment. Additionally, to secure a financially sustainable future for my family, I have decided to focus more on expanding my chicken farming business. During school breaks, when I don't have to pay school fees for that month, I plan to use some of the transfers to purchase additional chickens. My hope is that these chickens will multiply and increase in number, allowing me to eventually sell them and use the profits to cater for my family's needs and pay my children's school fees. I am grateful for the support I have received from GiveDirectly, as it has enabled me to make these important investments in my family's future."

"As an aspiring agribusiness entrepreneur, I have a deep passion for expanding my current chicken rearing project into something bigger. My dream is to eventually venture into cattle farming as well. I know the journey ahead is not an easy one, given my limited resources. However, I am determined to achieve my goals. I plan to continue with my chicken rearing project, hoping the flock will multiply and increase in number. I will then sell some of the chickens and use the proceeds to buy goats. I am hopeful that the goat herd too will also grow in size and value as well. Once I have built up a sizable herd of goats, I intend to use the profits from selling some of them to purchase cows. The female cows will be kept for breeding and milk production for sell, while the male cows will be sold at a higher price when fully grown. This will allow me to reinvest the profits into acquiring more young cows for rearing and selling. Alongside my agribusiness plans, I will continue to use the GiveDirectly transfers to pay for my children's school fees. Once my agribusiness project has reached its peak and is generating substantial profits, I plan to use those earnings to further educate my children. I am hopeful that this dream of mine will come true, as it holds immense significance for both myself and my family. The prospect of building a successful agribusiness and securing my children's education fills me with a deep sense of determination and optimism."

"I live in a small one-room house with my spouse and three children. This house is too small to accommodate my growing family. When I received my most recent transfers, I spent $60 to save in our savings group. I plan to use this money to build a new house. With the remaining amount, I spent $30 to pay school fees for my two children to prevent them from being sent home due to fee balances. I also spent $8 to buy two chickens for rearing, with the aim of selling some once they multiply and using them in case of a financial crisis. Lastly, I spent $4 to buy shoes for my child to wear to school."

"For now, the plan that I have in mind is to start a chicken project within my compound. I plan to use the money from my transfers and the profits from my charcoal business to kick off this project by next month. Once I succeed, this will be an additional source of income to support my family. This new venture will make it easier to pay fees for my children, unlike before, when I used to strain a lot. The chicken project will provide a steady and more reliable income, reducing the financial stress we've been facing. I am hopeful and excited about this new beginning, and I am determined to make it work for the betterment of my family's future."