"I would like to have a better life as others, be self-employed and be independent, therefore my main goal for the next one year and beyond is to have my own livestock project. I had started buying livestock with the transfers that I have been receiving and my aim is to still buy more so that by the end of the year I shall have quite a number at the farm. I would later sell part of them and start a cloth-selling business to boost the income that I would be receiving from selling the livestock."

"RE " In my opinion, givedirectly is doing very well for me, especially with the fact that i now have a comfortable sleeping place through the help of this givedirectly program "."

"I am passionate about goat farming and with the support from GiveDirectly, I have been able to invest in more goats to build a sustainable income for my family. I take great pride in my work and am dedicated to providing the best possible care for my goats. My ultimate goal is to create a better life for my family by providing them with financial stability and access to education. Every goat I acquire brings me closer to achieving that goal. This is because, the more goats I have, the more profit I make.I am grateful for the opportunities that have come my way and am committed to working hard to make the most of them. I know that the road ahead won't be easy, but I am determined to succeed. I am excited to see where this journey takes me and am grateful for the support of GiveDirectly."

"It is really difficult to be a single mother and have everyone else depend on you. In the process of moving up and down to make ends meet for my family, my leg was injured and I developed a growth in my eyes. This condition is getting worse by the day and it's also painful, limiting me to go to work and make ends meet for my family. Currently my first born child who is in college is the one who works hard and sends us something to keep us going for the month. She is really struggling with studies and at the same time working and it makes me feel pain but I have nothing to do other than just pray to the Almighty God to help me get well. With the amount she sent, I was able to go to the hospital and get my eyes checked and I was given some medication that I was told to use and when I finish and I do not get well, I book for an operation to remove the growth from my eyes. The only thing I hope and pray for is that I can recover and get better so that I can give my children the life they deserve."

"My goals are crystal clear, and I am determined to achieve them. First and foremost, I want to finish my studies and earn good grades, once I graduate from college, I dream of starting my own petrol station and running a successful business. This is not only a personal goal but also one that will bring happiness to my family. My brother, who is a teacher, has been providing for our family, and I want to do my part in creating a better life for them. I am inspired by his hard work and dedication, and I hope to follow in his footsteps by achieving success and ensuring all the objectives I have in life are met. Thanks to GiveDirectly for making me believe in myself and have hopes in life that I will become great someday."

"My plan is to sell some chickens once they have fully grown so that I can generate a profit, which I will then use to open a chemist. Living in a community that is far from the hospital, I believe that opening a chemist will provide a valuable service and help people access the medication they need more easily. With the support of my family members, I am determined to make a positive impact in my community and pursue my ambitions of giving back to my society."

"Despite experiencing setbacks, I remain resolute in my pursuit to reopen my small shop. My child's medical expenses necessitated the closure of the business, but I refuse to let this be the end. I have developed a plan, conducted market research, and explored various funding options to ensure I can achieve my goal. I am determined to stay focused by setting achievable milestones, staying organized, and seeking support from those around me. Although the journey will not be easy, I know that I have the strength and resilience to see it through to the end. By reopening my shop, I am not only providing for my family but also demonstrating my unwavering determination to succeed."

"I am a mother of three children; two of them are currently in primary school and one in secondary school. All I want is for my children to get a good education and be well equipped with skills and knowledge that will help them in the future. With the four goats I have right now, I want them to give birth and multiply so that I can sell them and buy a huge plot where I will start my investment. I have for a long time, wanted to own my own plot of land and I believe it will be possible with all the savings I am currently doing. Thank you so much GiveDirectly for the monthly transfers that is really changing my life despite the hardship I face daily."

"I currently have one goat and my biggest prayer is that I buy more goats so that I can have something to take care of. I currently do not have a job and my husband buys and sells goats and the time he gets money we use that money and when he does not have any, we all suffer. I want to support him and lucky enough, it has started raining this month of March and it is giving us hope that the goats we buy will have something to eat and water to drink and they will grow big. When they multiply, I can easily sell them and be able to pay my children's fees and keep my house on track."

"My husband happens to be the breadwinner of our family and he works in a construction site where he is paid $8 when there is work at the site to do. At times he comes home empty handed and we are forced to go hungry some days. To avoid going for days without food and also come out of poverty, I want to join college where I will go learn about the saloon. I love making, plating and doing make up and I believe in beauty, you will never go wrong. I will first go and get free training from my neighbor who has a saloon near my place so that when I join college, it will be much easier. I had dropped out of school while I was in class eight because of my parents inability to pay my fees and I have no certificate. I really wanted to join college earlier but due to financial constraints I am forced to first complete my house construction project and later join when I am finally stable enough. I will also buy goats that I will be taking care of and when they grow I will be able to sell them at a profit and the best thing about goats is that they can withstand the prolonged drought."