"Since I now have six goats from the transfers, my focus is to increase my herd because investing in livestock is securing security for the future. Over the next year, I aim to double the size of my herd through careful breeding. I am passionate about learning the best practices in livestock-keeping, and ensuring my goats are healthy and well-cared for."

"My goal for the coming year and beyond is to save more money and pay for my granddaughter's school fees. When I was young, girl child education was not a priority, and I never received the education I wanted. I want to secure my granddaughter's future by ensuring she gets the best education possible. This will provide her with a bright future. I am very appreciative of the financial support from the cash transfers, which have helped me live a better life."

"My goal for the coming year is to invest in purchasing more goats and hens. Although I am old and can no longer work, I can still rear livestock and generate income from them. I plan to save a portion of my subsequent transfers to buy more hens and goats. Once they multiply, I can sell them and use the money to take care of myself, reducing my reliance on my son for financial support. I am very appreciative of the financial support."

"The harsh climatic conditions have severely impacted farming, which is our only primary source of income. As a result, I am forced to purchase food at high prices from the shop. My goal for the coming year and beyond is to allocate a significant portion of the transfers to buy food, ensuring we have enough to eat. Additionally, I will purchase medicinal drugs to manage my medical condition. I am very happy and appreciative of the financial transfers, which help me take care of my needs despite not having a stable income source."

"My goal for the coming year and beyond is to seek more specialized medical treatment. I plan to save additional funds from my subsequent transfers to cover this treatment. This will help doctors diagnose the root cause of my condition and prescribe the appropriate treatment. I have felt much better in recent months thanks to the medications purchased with the support of the transfers. I am very appreciative of the financial help, which has been crucial in getting me the right treatment and improving my health."

"In the coming year and beyond, my goal is to complete the payment for the mattress. This will ensure that I have a more comfortable place to sleep. I also plan to invest in livestock, which will serve as a future asset. If the livestock multiplies, I will sell some and use the money to cover my needs. I am very happy with the financial support, which has helped me manage my health and improve my living conditions."

"As an elderly woman, I am not able to do much for myself and rely heavily on my child, who is also struggling to make ends meet through small hustles. With the much that he is already enduring with his family as well, I could not burden him with more of my troubles. In this challenging situation, the support I receive from GiveDirectly has been a true blessing, as it helps me manage my daily needs, and I intend to continue using a portion of it together with what my son is offering to keep taking care of myself in terms of food and health. One of my main priorities for this year is to replace the dilapidated door in my house, which does not provide adequate security and also does not give my home a good, finished look. My plan is to use a portion of my upcoming transfers to purchase the necessary materials and pay someone to complete the assembly and installation of a new door. Once this is done, I will feel much safer and more content in my living space. In addition to addressing this immediate need, I intend to allocate a portion of my future transfers to continue buying more goats. I firmly believe that these goats will multiply and increase in number and value over time and provide me with a reliable source of income, especially when this program comes to an end. Having this financial security will give me peace of mind and help me manage my daily needs more effectively."

"I am a parent of five school going children and their education is very important to me. Being unemployed and without any reliable source of income, resulting to uncertain future of our finances, I want to ensure that my children's educational needs are secured, so I decided to invest in goats. My plan is to continue using a portion of the transfers that I will be receiving from GiveDirectly to buy more goats in the hopes that they will multiply and increase in number and value, becoming valuable assets in the future. By building up this investment, I aim to create a sustainable source of income that I can rely on in the future, especially when this program comes to an end. Once these goats have multiplied, I intend to sell some of them and use the proceeds to support my family and contribute to my children's education as they transition to higher levels of schooling. I think that this investment is a sensible step in reaching my aim of giving my kids the greatest opportunity available. I am devoted to this strategy because I recognize that a better future for my children depends on their education."

"As a person with disability, I find it challenging to support myself and rely entirely on my family for care. To ensure my daily needs are met, I plan to continue using a portion of the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly to cover essentials like food, medication, and clothing. This support is has proven to be very important for my well-being and helps me maintain a better quality of life, for which I am very grateful. In addition to addressing my immediate needs, my plan is to also invest another portion of my transfers and buy more livestock, particularly goats as I believe that goats multiply faster. I am hopeful that these goats will multiply and increase in number and value over time, becoming a reliable asset that I can depend on in the future. This investment will provide me with a sense of security and financial independence in future to manage my condition especially when this program comes to an end. I am truly grateful that this program considered me especially with my situation and thanks to the transfers that I receive, I can eat every day and my family is able to take good care of me."

"I currently have a debt that I have been paying off in installments each month. I took a solar panel on credit to provide lighting in my house, and I’m gradually repaying this debt using the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly. Right now, my debt outstanding balance is $180, and I plan to continue using a portion of my transfers to clear it. Additionally, the roof of my house is worn out and needs replacement. To achieve this, I plan to buy iron sheets bit by bit with another portion of my transfers. Once I accumulate enough materials, my plan is to find someone to replace the roof and enjoy a better living environment. I also intend to use some of my transfers to buy more goats, hoping they will multiply and increase in value. This way, when this program comes to an end, I will have something reliable to depend on for taking care of myself and my family in case of emergencies. I am grateful for the opportunity that GiveDirectly has provided us to improve our lives."