"In the future My is to focus on starting a goat-rearing venture and expand my flock. As the goats multiply, I aim to sell some and reinvest the proceeds into new projects. Additionally, I have a piece of land where I plan to build rental houses using the resources from goat farming. My aim is to begin this right after my son finishes school next year, as a lot of my money currently goes towards my education. With the food I still have, I'm confident I can manage my basic needs while working towards these goals."

"Before GiveDirectly came into my life, every day felt like an uphill battle. I had no assets to my name, and as a mother with school-going children and no job, I often felt hopeless, constantly worrying about securing their future. My spouse was also unemployed, leaving us reliant on my daughter's sporadic income from odd jobs just to put food on the table. The prospect of my children pursuing a higher education seemed like an impossible dream. However, everything changed with GiveDirectly. Suddenly, there was a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. With the cash transfers, I made a strategic decision to invest in goats. These animals weren't just livestock; they were the seeds of a brighter future for my family. As my children grow and prepare for higher education, I know that the goats will become invaluable assets. By the time they're ready for university, I'll have built up a substantial herd, providing the means to pay their fees without the burden of financial strain. GiveDirectly didn't just bring money into my life; it brought hope, opportunity, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow for my children."

"Food insecurity is generally what has made my life harder. This is because, I currently depend on casual jobs like charcoal work that is very strenuous yet it has slow and little payment. This is to mean, in a month, I can only make $30 which goes to food. The alternative source of food is farming but this is very unreliable at the moment since the weather patterns are not favourable. Sometimes, we fail to harvest due to inadequate rains. Hence, this is basically what stands out as my biggest challenge."

"Financial constraints is what I consider to have made my life so tough. This is because, my motorbike taxi does not earn me enough to cater to all my family's basic needs. On a good day, I make $5, an amount that is very insufficient. To some extent, I have postponed very essential needs like seeking medication for my mother who was diagnosed with a growth in her stomach. This has robbed away my joy as the responsible son to her and it is for this reason that makes life so difficult."

"The lack of a reliable source of income stands out as my biggest challenge at the moment. This is because, I depend on subsistence farming which is not sustainable due to the unpredictable weather patterns. This has made me to struggle a lot to put food on the table. Since I also have a daughter who is deaf and dumb, she can not fully provide for herself because she is limited to small casual jobs within the community. This means we sometimes rely on my son who also have a family to take care of and this makes his support limited. What a life of stress!"

"Food security is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am just a housewife and my husband does casual jobs making little income which is not enough to buy food for the whole month. The family takes one meal per day most of the time. This has affected me since I have a young baby and I lack milk to breastfeed the baby."

"In the coming year and beyond, my focus is on investing in livestock, particularly goats and chickens. Relying on subsistence farming has left me without a reliable source of income to meet my needs. There have been distressing moments when I couldn't afford school fees for my son, which pushed me to borrow from neighbors and accumulate debt. With livestock, I see an opportunity to generate income by selling them, alleviating the need for borrowing in the future. Currently, I own three goats and five chickens, and I aim to expand my livestock holdings further. Recently, I joined a merry-go-round with seven members, intending to use the accumulated funds to purchase more livestock when it's my turn. This proactive step aligns with my long-term goal of achieving financial stability through livestock farming, ensuring a more secure future for myself and my family."

"My primary goal at the moment is to ensure that my four children can continue their education without interruptions due to school fees. Currently, I rely on subsistence farming as my sole source of income, while my co-wife works as a nanny. With the monthly transfers, my plan is to promptly pay my children's school fees and support their educational aspirations. Recently, I joined a savings group where I contribute $10 monthly, aiming to accumulate funds to purchase goats when my turn comes. With six goats already in my possession, I am confident that when the time comes for my children to further their studies, raising the necessary fees won't be a challenge. I can sell the goats as they multiply, using the proceeds to cover their educational expenses. With these strategies in place, I am confident that my children will have the support they need to achieve their educational goals without financial constraints holding them back."

"I'm currently working on renovating my house, which is in poor condition. One of the walls was severely weakened by recent rains and was on the brink of collapse. I have begun purchasing some of the necessary poles to start construction, with plans to save more in the upcoming months to buy the remaining materials. My aim is to ensure its stability, enabling it to withstand the heavy rains we are facing. I'm confident that once the renovation is complete, I will not have to worry about rain damage anymore since my house will be secure."

"As an elderly person, regular medical check-ups are crucial for me, but they come at a high cost. While my son helps by occasionally finding construction work, it is not reliable. He has his own family of six to support, which makes it challenging for him to assist me consistently. Thankfully, these transfers have become my lifeline. Given my ill health, I am grateful for the ability to receive treatment at home. My primary goal now is to maintain my health and use the transfers to cover my medical expenses, hoping for an improvement in my health condition."