"For a long time, my children and I have been sleeping on uncomfortable beds made of ropes, without proper bedding. I’ve always wanted to change our sleeping situation. Thanks to my previous transfers, I was able to buy a bed and mattress for myself. Now, my goal is to get another bed and mattress for my children so they can sleep comfortably too. To achieve this, I plan to save a portion of my future transfers to eventually buy them their bed and mattress. Additionally, I have been repairing my house, and I am just a small amount away from completing those repairs. I intend to use another portion of my future transfers to finish up the work. Once the house is complete and my children have their new beds, I will feel incredibly happy. I never thought I would be able to achieve these things, but thanks to the transfers, it is becoming a reality. After that, I plan to invest a portion of my transfers into goats, hoping they will multiply in number and value so that in future I will have something to rely on when this program comes to an end."

"My children and I currently do not have a proper home to sleep in. Right now, I sleep in a very small kitchen, where I take my bedding outside in the morning to make space for cooking and bring it back in the evening when it is time for bed. Also, my children have to borrow places to sleep from relatives, and this has been incredibly frustrating for me. To change this, I started a journey to build a three-room house for my family using the transfers that I received from GiveDirectly. My plan for this year and beyond is to continue using a portion of my transfers to buy building materials, ensuring that my house reaches completion. I feel so excited and happy to see the progress on my house and to imagine living there with my children. Additionally, with my kids in school, I am committed to using another portion of my transfers to pay their school fees so they can continue their education. I am truly grateful for the opportunities that GiveDirectly has provided for me and my family."

"My focus for the coming year and beyond is to acquire a set of male cows that I can use to plow my farm. I even plan to hire them out to earn some extra income. I already have an oxen-driven disc plow, so the only thing I need now is the cows. To achieve this goal, I have been buying goats and intend to keep investing a portion of my transfers into buying more goats. I hope that they will multiply, increasing both their number and value. This way, I can eventually trade them for the cows I need. Once I reach that milestone, I plan to redirect my transfers to save up enough to start a grocery kiosk. This kiosk will allow me to sell household commodities, providing my family with a daily income stream that will help sustain us. I’m optimistic that these plans will lead to greater financial stability for my family and create a brighter future for us all."

"Currently, my children and I live in an area with unresolved conflicts, which makes me feel uneasy about our future here. My dream for the coming year and beyond is to buy a piece of land of our own, where we can build a safe, peaceful home. Since buying land is expensive and beyond my current means, I plan to start small. I intend to use a portion of my transfers to buy goats, with the hope that they will multiply over time. As their numbers grow, I can eventually trade them for male cows, which I’ll train to plow my farm. Once these cows mature into strong bulls, my goal is to sell them and use the proceeds to purchase that piece of land I’ve longed for. I am incredibly grateful for the support that GiveDirectly has given me, and I hold onto hope and prayer that one day I’ll be able to provide my children and myself with the security and peace we deserve."

"As I mentioned before, my current home is too small to comfortably accommodate my family, so I am still working toward my dream of building a new, larger, two-roomed house. With the ongoing support from GiveDirectly, my plan this year and beyond is to keep gradually purchasing building materials. I intend to use income from my side hustles, such as cooking and selling food, to bring this dream closer to reality. Also, with my children in school, I am committed to using part of my transfers to cover their school fees, ensuring they can continue their education without disruption. Additionally, I plan to save a portion of each transfer to eventually buy more goats, hoping they will multiply over time and become a valuable resource for us that we can rely on especially when this program ends. I am truly grateful for the support and opportunities GiveDirectly has provided for my family and me."

"The transfers from GiveDirectly have brought so much hope to my family, especially in securing my children’s education. For the coming year and beyond, I plan to continue dedicating part of these funds to cover their school fees, ensuring they can stay in school and focus on their studies. In addition, I intend to invest another portion of the transfers in livestock, such as goats and chickens, with the hope that they will multiply and grow in value over time. These animals will become a valuable asset, providing us with a stable source of support, especially for the future when this program ends. I am truly grateful for the support GiveDirectly has provided. It has given us a brighter outlook on what lies ahead."

"My health condition remains a central part of my life, and I plan to keep managing it carefully. In the coming year and beyond, I intend to continue using a portion of my GiveDirectly transfers to support my health needs so I can lead a better life. Additionally, with my house having collapsed, I am now in the process of building a new one. I plan to keep allocating part of my transfers toward purchasing building materials to complete my two-roomed house. Once it is finished and my health is stable, I will finally have a home to return to, rather than depending on my brother, who has been helping me manage my condition. Thereafter, my next goal is to use part of the transfers to buy a goats, hoping they will multiply over time increasing in number and value. I am optimistic that this small investment will provide a reliable source of support for me, especially when this program eventually comes to an end. I am deeply grateful for these transfers, which have not only helped me manage my health but also allowed me to work towards having a home of my own."

"Living without a proper house was a struggle for me and my five children. We had been sharing one small roof, and it was not a good environment for them to sleep in. When I received the cash transfer of $450, I knew I had to invest it in constructing a room made of iron sheets. This new home would provide my children with a safe space to sleep and grow. My husband is a farmer, while I run a small business selling foodstuff, but our lives were turned upside down when the floods destroyed our five acres of vegetables and butternuts, which we depended on for food and income.I decided to use the entire amount to build this room, as it was a necessity for our family. With the floods, we had lost everything we were hoping to rely on, and it felt like we were starting from scratch. Constructing the room not only gave us shelter but also restored some stability to our lives. I felt a sense of relief knowing my children would have a safe place to call home. Furthermore, this investment in a new house represents hope for a better future. Having a solid structure will allow us to focus on rebuilding our lives and pursuing our farming and business goals. I am grateful for the support that made this possible, and I believe this new beginning will help us recover from the hardships we faced."

"My husband works as a tour guide, it's our main source of income. Ever since after the COVID-19 pandemic the tourism sector was hit. Additionally, in recent years Lake Baringo has been expanding submerging most of the hotels which host tourists. This has made our household income low, we're not able to educate our children or provide good living conditions. I have a daughter who completed secondary education two years ago and has not been able to join college due to lack of funds. It worries me a lot seeing our daughter at home not being able to pursue her dream of being a nurse."

"The officers gave us good advice on how to spend this money wisely, ensuring we used it for positive purposes. They made sure that everyone in our community was enrolled, showing they do not discriminate. I appreciate how they treated us with respect and listened to our needs. There was nothing negative about my experience with the officers; they were helpful and kind. Overall, I am grateful for their support and guidance."