"For now, my primary goal is to continue working hard to ensure my children can attend school without interruptions due to fee balances, as has happened before. The money I earn from the charcoal business and the monthly transfers will be directed toward settling the substantial school fee debt accumulated by my seven children. By doing this, they will no longer be sent home regularly and can concentrate on their studies, which should lead to better grades. Additionally, I plan to buy goats and start a goats-rearing project in a nearby town. I believe that once the goats multiply, I can sell some to raise money and cover my children’s fees, even after the transfers end. I plan to start this business later next year using savings from the charcoal business."

"In the coming months, my main goal is to start a business buying and selling goats once my health is fully restored. I was unwell some time ago, but I am confident that by early next year, I will be ready to begin. I plan to use the monthly transfers I receive and seek additional support from my relatives to get this business off the ground. This new business will help me address food insecurity by providing a stable source of income and nourishment, especially after being unwell for a while. By the time the support from GiveDirectly ends, I am confident that my business will be thriving and providing me with the security I need."

"My priority for now is to continue saving the monthly cash transfers to accumulate enough to buy more materials and complete the construction of a safe and comfortable home for my family. My current house is no longer adequate and is on the verge of collapsing due to its old age. It has been embarrassing, especially when I have visitors, as I can’t host them properly, and it always makes me feel bad. I am hopeful that by the end of this year, my house will be completed, as I am focused on saving every month for this purpose. Once the new home is finished, it will provide my loved ones and me with a warm, secure place to live and protect my properties which are currently at risk"

"For now, I have two goals in mind. The first is to construct a larger, two-bedroom house for my family. To achieve this, I have devised a strategic plan using my monthly cash transfers. The current house is too small to accommodate my family, and it could collapse at any time, leaving us homeless. Therefore, by the end of this year, I want to start this project for the sake of my family's security and to restore my dignity. My second goal is to acquire many goats, as I hope they will multiply and increase in both number and value over time. In the future, when I have accumulated a substantial herd of goats, I plan to sell some to fund other lucrative projects as well as to support my son's education. I am hopeful that both plans will come to fruition, as providing my family with a spacious home and a thriving herd of goats would mean so much."

"By the end of this year, I plan to start a new business to generate additional income alongside the cafeteria I currently operate. I have been diligently saving each month through my merry-go-round group, and the income from the cafeteria will also contribute to gathering the starting capital for this new venture. While I have not yet decided on the specific business, I am conducting thorough research to identify the right opportunity that aligns with my skills and meets the needs of the community. This new business will not only increase my income but also enable me to better support my family in the coming year and beyond."

"In the upcoming year, my main goal is to complete college, which I have been working hard to achieve. This is the foundation for my future. Once I have my diploma in hand, I plan to seek employment in my field of study. Getting a job will be my first step toward financial independence, allowing me to support myself and start giving back to my family. After that, I will evaluate my options and decide what’s next for me. Whether it’s furthering my education, advancing in my career, or exploring new opportunities, I know that finishing college will open doors to a brighter future."

"In the upcoming year, I aim to continue saving money to start a cafeteria business. Currently, I operate a small shop, but I would like to increase my income by opening a place where people can enjoy fresh, homemade meals. Each month, I plan to set aside a portion of the shop's earnings to gradually accumulate enough funds to purchase the necessary equipment and supplies for the cafeteria. This new venture will enable me to generate more income to support my family. Looking ahead, I envision establishing a successful cafeteria that complements my existing shop, allowing me to provide even more to my customers. With determination and prudent financial planning, I am confident that I can achieve this goal and enhance our lives in the long run."

"In the coming years, my main goal is to invest more in goats. I believe that building a strong herd will provide security for my family's future. For every three GiveDirectly transfers, I plan to purchase at least one goat and gradually increase my herd. These goats can also be sold when necessary to cover school fees for my children or any emergencies that may arise. Slowly but steadily, I aim to see my goats multiply, giving me peace of mind knowing that we have something to rely on. I also envision exchanging some goats for a cow to diversify our sources of income. This will serve as my family's safety net, allowing us to stand strong in the face of life's uncertainties."

"I've been getting by with odd jobs like helping out on farms during planting season and making and selling charcoal for many years. These jobs aren't always reliable, and sometimes I struggle to find work, which puts my family of five at risk of going without food and education. Most of the money I make goes toward putting food on the table, leaving little for other necessities like improving our living conditions. With my financial situation, I couldn't afford to repair our deteriorating house, which had been weakened by heavy rains over time. When I received my first payment, my top priority was upgrading to a better house, which I managed to do. I used $460 to buy building materials, including 20 iron sheets, 80 building poles, and nails and paid for labour costs. I'm building a two-room mud house that can accommodate my three young children. I'm thrilled with this achievement, which might have taken me years to accomplish. I also used part of the money to pay my children's $50 school fees, ensuring they were comfortable in school. By clearing the arrears, I now have enough time to prepare for the next term's payment. Lastly, I spent the $40 that was left to buy a 90kg bag of maize, which I'm sure will last us for about a month, guaranteeing that my family won't go hungry."

"I'll always be thankful for the program that significantly improved my living conditions, allowing me to construct a new two-room mud and iron-roofed house. The old house I had been living in for years was in terrible condition and couldn't accommodate my family of five. The recent heavy rains further damaged the house, with one of the walls close to collapsing, making it uninhabitable. I couldn't afford to renovate it with my meager income from selling charcoal, especially while supporting my five children, two in high school and three in primary school, along with meeting other basic needs. Receiving the transfer enabled me to build a new house, while the old one can now be repurposed. Having a decent shelter has been my long-standing hope, and I wouldn't have achieved it without the transfer. Now, my children and I have a peaceful place to live."