"My goal is to ensure my children get an education. This cannot be sustained by only depending on the transfers as the project comes to an end after 5 years are over. My plan is to buy animals, goats , chicken, cows and such a kind. This animals will be reared and will allow me to grow my income source. If my children get to secondary school and I have a cow, then I can sell the cow and take them to school."

"My dream is to build a new house. I have a three roomed house made out of mud. It is unfortunate that our house is now falling apart. I need to get a house that can withstand both wind and rain. This means only a stone house which we will need about $1000 to start the construction. My husband and I are saving towards this goal and we hope we can have this starting up by the beginning of the next week."

"I have been saving for material to start a house construction project. My 3 roomed mud house has seen better days, now its walls falling off and poles breaking due to the effects of rain and termites. I want a proper stone house that will withstand both rain and termites. I need about $1000 to start. The $20 I save monthly contribute to the savings I have been making from odd jobs I sometimes take to ensure this goal is achieved."

"My house is mud house with a tin roof, the problem with houses made with mud alone is that it wears off with time. My house is now full of cracks on the walls and washed off sections of the same walls. I have wanted to do an upgrade and get a more long lasting house. I am saving towards this goa. My earnings and the transfers are all going into this project. My husband is also saving on his part to help us achieve the goal of getting a stone wall three roomed house."

"Some years back I had worked myself off and managed to get a piece of land. This land has laid unused for a while which has made me a bit concerned. I believe land should be productive and not just be left to be in the state of non use. I plan to use my savings to buy animals which will in turn multiply and I can sell them to buy material to start construction. This houses could be rented out as shops or even where people can live."

"My husband and I have been able to achieve a number of our dreams thanks to the Givedirectly transfers. We put our money from the savings group together and bought a piece of land near the shopping centre. My goal now is put up a building to use as a shop on this ground. I plan to use my next savings together with my husband's to start on the construction. This will allow me to make some income beyond my farming and small business of selling pastries."

"We had experience a long and harsh drought for so many years until the rain graced us last year in December. The rains were so heavy they caused flooding in some parts of our area. My house which I had not seen wear out due to the high temperatures we dealt with and the lack of rain fell apart during this period and I was forced to move in with my mother in-law. Now my goal is to get a new house. I am a member of a saving group which allows me to save about $5 from my monthly earnings from which I hope to buy poles for building and iron sheets and a time like next year, hopefully I will have moved into my new house."

"Receiving support from GiveDirectly has filled me with hope and determination for the future. In the coming year, I am focused on expanding my small livestock herd by adding more goats. Each new goat brings me closer to my dream of owning a cow. Every month, I plan to diligently save $15, which will go towards purchasing additional goats. As the herd grows, I will eventually exchange the goats for a cow, which will provide milk for my family and improve our overall well-being. Beyond this year, I aim to continue growing my farm, securing a stable income, and ensuring a brighter future for my children."

"In the coming year and beyond, I have big dreams that I hope to turn into reality, thanks to GiveDirectly. I aim to buy more livestock, which is a way to secure my family's future. Right now, I have six goats, and I consider them my home bank. Every month, I plan to add a goat to my herd, especially when it’s not the farming season. This way, I can steadily grow my assets and provide a stable source of income for my family. By increasing the number of goats, I can ensure we have enough resources to pay school fees, buy food, and cover other essential needs. This will bring us peace of mind and a better quality of life. My dream is to build a thriving small farm that can support us even in tough times, ensuring a brighter and more secure future for my children."

"I am thrilled about the coming year and beyond because I have big dreams for my family and our future. Thanks to the support from GiveDirectly, I want to buy more goats. Currently, I have seven goats, but I want to expand our herd to improve our livelihood. My children will finish school by the end of this year, which means I can start saving $20 every month from next year. With these savings, I plan to buy more goats and gradually build a larger herd. This will not only provide us with a steady income but also ensure we have enough resources to support ourselves in the long term."