"I am currently in college pursuing a certificate program in beauty and hairdressing, and I am excited to complete my course by next April. Once I finish my studies and gain the necessary skills, I plan to start my salon and run my own business. This has always been my dream and I am happy to finally see myself through this dream. To achieve this goal, I plan to redirect my transfers after college to begin purchasing salon equipment and supplies so that I can eventually open my place. I believe this business will not only help me support my parents but also allow me to advance and empower myself economically. Once I start my own business, I will be very happy and will work harder to see it through to success. I am truly grateful for the opportunities I have, and I look forward to building a successful future."

"As I continue my college journey, my plan is to use my transfers to support my brothers in covering my education until I graduate. I intend to allocate a portion of my transfers from GiveDirectly to pay for my hostel accommodation and to buy food for myself. Additionally, I want to keep saving a portion of my transfers to buy more goats. I hope they will multiply, allowing me to sell some of them in the future and finally start the boutique business I have always dreamed of. This business will help supplement my income, especially as I face challenges in finding a job after completing my studies. I am truly grateful for the support I receive, and I remain hopeful for a brighter future."

"With six children in school, my priority for this coming year and beyond is to ensure they can complete their education and become self-sufficient. To achieve this, I plan to continue using a portion of my transfers to support their schooling. In addition, I intend to start a business selling vegetables and dried fish. I believe the profits from this venture will help me support my children’s education more effectively. I also want to allocate another portion of my transfers to buy goats, as I hope they will multiply and provide a sustainable source of income for my family in the future. Initially, I considered getting cows, but given the current climate conditions, I have reservations about their ability to withstand the drought. I want to make sure my investments are wise and beneficial. I am truly grateful for the support I receive, which enables me to work towards a better future for my children."

"I have always dreamed of owning goats and cows. I particularly want cows that I can use to plow my farm, which would help cut the costs of hiring animals during planting season. My plan for this coming year and beyond is to continue using a portion of my transfers to buy more goats and chickens, hoping they will multiply both in number and value. In the future, I aim to trade some of them for cows and sell others to support my family. These animals will become a valuable asset that I can rely on, especially when this program comes to an end. I am truly grateful for the assistance I receive from GiveDirectly, as it is helping me work toward a more sustainable future."

"Now that I have completed my tailoring college, my intention is to start my own business and open a workshop where I can make and sell clothes, as well as create customized pieces for people. To get this venture off the ground, I will need a sewing machine and clothing materials. I have been saving a portion of my transfers and plan to save more with future transfers to realize this dream. Once this is achieved, I will be very happy. Additionally, I want to continue using part of my transfers to buy goats, as I believe they will provide me with something sustainable to rely on, especially when this program comes to an end. I feel grateful for the support I receive, and I remain optimistic about building a better future for myself."

"My house is very small, and the roof leaks, making it quite uncomfortable during the rainy season. I have always dreamed of owning a three-room house, and to achieve this, I have been gradually purchasing building materials with my previous transfers from GiveDirectly. My plan is to continue using a portion of my future transfers to buy more building materials until I can finally build my dream home. Once the house is complete, I intend to use part of my transfers to buy goats and chickens, hoping they will multiply. My goal is to eventually trade some of them for cows. I believe these animals will become valuable and sustainable assets for my future, providing me with a reliable source of support, especially when this program comes to an end. I am truly grateful for the transfers I receive, as they give me hope for a better home and a brighter future."

"I have a son in secondary school, and his school fees are quite high. It is very important for me to ensure that he can continue his education with less interruption. My plan for this year and beyond is to strategically continue to allocate a portion of my transfers that I receive from GiveDirectly to cover his school fees. I want him to focus on his studies rather than being sent home for unpaid fees. My dream is for him to complete his education and eventually find a job where he can take care of himself. In addition to supporting his education, I run a small shop where I sell household items. I aim to expand this business, and I believe it can be a valuable source of support for our family. While I use a portion of my transfers to pay for school fees, I also intend to invest another portion into my shop. My hope is that this investment will help it grow and increase profits, ensuring it can support us in the future. I am truly grateful for the transfers I receive."

"With my current health condition, my main focus is to take care of myself and ensure that I attend my monthly clinic visits without fail. To ensure that I am on track with my monthly clinic visits, I plan to use a portion of my transfers to cover my transport for the check-ups and medication refills. Additionally, I bought a solar panel and lights on credit, and I am required to pay off the debt on a monthly basis. To reduce the debt balance, I intend to allocate part of my GiveDirectly transfers to repay this debt. I currently have around $32 left to clear, and I feel very excited about making this progress. Once I have settled this debt, I want to redirect that portion of my transfers toward buying chicken and goats. I have high hopes that they will multiply and become valuable assets I can rely on, especially when this program comes to an end. I am truly excited about the future and very grateful for the support I have received. It gives me hope and motivation to keep moving forward."

"When I received $450 from GiveDirectly, I was extremely happy and grateful for the support. I used $250 to buy a cow, something I didn’t own before. This cow will be very helpful in providing milk, which is essential for my family, and it will also help generate income when it reproduces. I used $100 to lease one acre of land for farming, and I plan to start farming early next year with the Kenya Seed Company program. Their prices are competitive, and this will help me generate more income. Previously, I struggled to lease land for farming, so this is a big improvement. I also used $100 to pay school fees for my child in secondary school for the next term, leaving a small balance that I will be able to manage. Thanks to GiveDirectly, I am now able to meet some of my most important needs and plan for a better future."

"Upon receiving $450 from GiveDirectly, I immediately directed the support toward my most urgent need, which was building a house. Currently, I live at a relative's home because I do not have my own safe and adequate house after being displaced by floods. I used the entire amount to purchase iron sheets, frames, and construction poles. The construction is underway, and I am excited about soon moving into my own house. This fills me with hope for the future, knowing I will have a safe and comfortable place for my family. I am deeply thankful for this support, as it has made a dream that once felt impossible come true."