"My main goal in life is to build a sustainable business that will allow me to take care of my family comfortably. To achieve this, I have been using my previous transfers to buy livestock, including goats, sheep, and chickens. I plan to continue buying more livestock with a portion of my future transfers from GiveDirectly. I hope that these animals will multiply in number, giving me the opportunity to trade them for cows. My intention is for these cows to also grow and multiply, and in the future, I would like to sell some of them. The proceeds from selling the cows will help me buy a piece of land in a strategic location, where I can build a shop and start my own business. I have always dreamed of owning a shop where I can sell household consumables, and I am hopeful that this dream will come true. I am deeply grateful for the support that GiveDirectly has given me. It is helping me move closer to achieving my goals, and I feel optimistic about the future."

"I am very happy to have achieved my previous goal, as I now have a title deed for my piece of land. This is a huge milestone for me. Looking ahead, my goal for this coming year and beyond is to own cows which include cows that I can use for plowing my farm, as well as a dairy cow that would provide plenty of milk. The milk would not only sustain my family but also allow me to sell some and earn some income and support my family. To achieve this, I plan to continue using a portion of my transfers to buy chicken feed, medicine, and vaccines to keep my chickens healthy. As the chickens continue to multiply, I intend to trade some of them for goats. These goats will grow in number and value, and I believe they will eventually allow me to trade them for the cows that I need. I am hopeful that this dream will come to fruition, and I am deeply grateful for the support that GiveDirectly has provided me. It has been a crucial part of helping me move forward, and I look forward to what the future holds."

"I have a very small house which is on the verge of collapsing, and having a new two-room house would bring me immense joy, as it has always been my dream. With the transfers I have been receiving from GiveDirectly, I have been slowly but steadily purchasing building materials to make this dream a reality. Looking ahead, my plan for the coming year and beyond is to continue using a portion of my transfers to buy the materials I need and, eventually, build my dream house. Once the house is completed, I intend to use a portion of my transfers for another purpose. I plan to buy goats and chickens. I hope that these animals will multiply, increasing both in number and value. In the future, I aim to trade some of them for cows. I have always wanted to own cows that I could use to plow my land, which would help reduce the costs of land preparation that we currently bear, as we have to hire cows from others to do the plowing for us. I am truly grateful for this support, as it is helping me take important steps toward improving my family's future and reducing some of the burdens we face."

"In the coming year and beyond, I aim to invest in a cow to secure my family's future. To achieve this, I plan to save $20 each month from my GiveDirectly transfers and supplement this with the income I earn from my charcoal-burning business. A cow will provide milk for consumption and sale, creating a sustainable source of income that will help me support my family’s needs over time. This investment is about building a stable foundation for the future. With determination and careful saving, I can turn this dream into reality."

"In the coming year and beyond, I want to focus on growing my herd by buying more goats, as I believe this will secure my family’s future. Goats are a valuable investment, providing both financial stability and a sustainable source of income. To achieve this, I have set a clear goal of saving $15 monthly from the GiveDirectly transfers. With discipline and determination, I am confident that this plan will allow me to steadily expand my herd and create a brighter, more secure future for my family."

"Since I started constructing a three-room house to replace the one that collapsed, my primary goal for the coming year and beyond is to see this plan through to completion. A sturdy and spacious home is essential for my family’s comfort and security. I am determined to use the monthly transfers to achieve this objective, step by step until the house is fully built. This will not only provide us with a safer living environment but also give us a sense of stability and satisfaction. Completing this house is my top priority, and I am confident that, with continued commitment, I can make it a reality."

"Our biggest challenge currently is a lack of food. We have been experiencing prolonged droughts which has made the availability of food scarce. This really affects us mentally because we feel bad whenever our children have to go with only two meals each day."

"The main challenge we are facing currently is a lack of enough food. Over the past 5 years our village has not received good rains which has greatly affected our ability to grow crops on our farms. We currently are food to purchase food from the market which is expensive. This makes it hard for us to have 3 full meals. This greatly stresses me."

"My area Kapundi is rocky and we cannot cultivate the lands here therefore we depend fully on fishing and casual jobs such as fencing, collecting firewood and deep frying fish so as to earn a living. Sometimes this jobs are scarce and we therefore take up food from the shops on a debt. This is really a struggle for my family of four especially on drought days when also my goats perish because of hunger."

"For now, my primary focus in the coming months is to complete building our new house, which is already underway. Currently, my family, including my three children, lives in a cramped one-room house that offers no privacy. Additionally, the house is on the verge of collapsing, which has been my greatest fear as a parent. The new house will be a permanent, two-room structure with plenty of space, providing much-needed privacy, especially for my children. To make this dream a reality, I plan to use part of the transfers I’ve saved in my savings group, along with support from my husband. Once the house is completed, I will be deeply grateful and overjoyed. I have longed to give my children a separate room, which will restore my dignity as a mother and allow my children the privacy they deserve."