"My most important goal right now is to save the monthly cash I receive so I can afford better medication for my epilepsy. This condition has caused me many sleepless nights as I worry about how to raise enough money for the treatment. When I experience an attack, I am unable to work or do anything, which has become a burden to some of my relatives. To address this, I need the best possible medication, and I have already consulted a doctor. I hope to accumulate enough cash through the transfers soon and visit the medical facility. Once I feel better, I will be able to manage basic household tasks like washing my clothes, cooking, and bathing, which I currently rely on my daughter to help with."

"I have a plan for the next three months that I hope to accomplish: renovating my house by purchasing more iron sheets to fix one of the rooms that leaks heavily whenever it rains. This has been a problem for my children, as it's their room that gets soaked, and they sometimes have to move to their grandmother's rooms for shelter. My plan is to use the upcoming transfers to buy the necessary materials, as my financial situation is challenging. Once this renovation is complete, my children will finally have a safe place to stay, which has been a significant source of stress for them and a cause of disappointment for me as a parent. I have already started the process and am confident that, with the funds from the next few months, the renovation will be completed soon."

"In the coming year, I aim to purchase a solar lighting system for my home. Currently, I rely on traditional kerosene lanterns, which provide poor lighting and are costly to maintain. The solar system will provide better lighting, enabling my grandchildren to study comfortably at night and early in the morning. This upgrade will significantly improve our living conditions and reduce ongoing expenses. I am very grateful for the financial support that helps me care for my family and work towards this goal."

"In a bid to expand my income sources, my goal in the coming year and beyond is to invest my subsequent transfers in purchasing more goats. As they multiply, they will increase my initial investment, allowing me to sell them at the market and earn a profit. The profit earned will help me take care of my family's needs with much greater ease. I am very happy with the financial support, which is helping me care for my family with much less struggle than before I was enrolled in the cash program."

"My goal in the coming year and beyond is to save more money through the savings group I joined. When it is my turn to receive the money, I plan to use it to purchase more goats. Their ability to reproduce and multiply quickly makes them a valuable investment opportunity. In the future, I can sell some of the goats to raise money in times of need. I am very appreciative of the financial transfers, as they have provided me with something to depend on for generating income, unlike before when I had nothing and relied heavily on my son, who is a casual laborer."

"My health has been on a downward trend in recent months. My goal in the coming year and beyond is to save enough money to go for a thorough check-up to understand the root cause of these problems and find the proper solution. After completing the construction of my house, I also plan to purchase a wooden bed and mattress. Currently, I sleep on a sisal bed, which is very uncomfortable. Buying these items will provide me with much-needed comfort whenever I sleep. To achieve these goals, I plan to save enough money from my subsequent transfers and ensure that I can accomplish them."

"My goal in the coming year and beyond is to allocate a significant portion of my subsequent transfers to go for more medical checkups. This will help prevent my health from worsening further by catching any problems early. The money will also be used to purchase any medicines prescribed by the doctor. Additionally, I plan to use the funds to buy nutritious food, especially fresh and leafy vegetables and fruits, to help boost my immunity. I am very happy with the financial support, as it is helping me take care of my health."

"My goal in the coming year and beyond is to use my subsequent transfers to purchase livestock. Due to my health condition, I am unable to work and provide for myself, so investing in and rearing livestock offers me a chance to earn some income and reduce my reliance on my mother for financial support. As the goats multiply, I plan to sell some, and the profits I earn will help me take care of my personal needs. I am deeply appreciative of the financial transfers from GiveDirectly, which are helping me work towards achieving this goal."

"The biggest change since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly has been my ability to gradually recover from the devastating floods. Thanks to the support from GiveDirectly, I was able to save part of my farm, and despite the challenges, I managed to harvest 70 bags of maize. Although I had originally expected to harvest over 200 bags if not for the floods, I’m grateful for what I was able to salvage. Additionally, I’ve been able to get back into poultry farming. With the money from GiveDirectly, I bought 50 chicks, which is the largest number I’ve ever bought before this, the most I could afford was 20 chicks. This has made a big difference for me because I plan to sell some of the chicks and let others lay eggs, generating more income from selling the eggs. I’m truly thankful for what GiveDirectly has done for my life. The support has not only helped me recover from the floods but also allowed me to grow my farming ventures and secure a better future for my family."

"When I received $180 from GiveDirectly, I had an acre of land where I had planted maize and vegetables, but unfortunately, the crops were completely swept away by floods. Determined to recover and start farming again, I used $55 for land preparation and labor since I already had kale seeds. My farm is now doing well, and I hope to sell the produce and plant maize when the maize season arrives. The income will help sustain my family, and I’ll also use it to pay school fees for my two children. I also used $50 to pay school fees for my son, who attends a nearby academy. It was important to me to keep him in school without any interruptions. Additionally, I spent $58 to buy a sofa. I had always wanted to have a comfortable sofa set so that when neighbors visit, they have a nice place to sit. The rest of the money was used to buy clothes for my kids, so they could look good and feel confident. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for this support, which has helped me get back on my feet after the floods and improve my family's well-being."