"When I received the unconditional cash transfer, I decided to use $250 to pay for my son to undertake a driving course before he could acquire his driver's license. He has always wanted to be a machine operator, but first, he needs to go through driving school to acquire basic driving skills. With the driver's license, he will be eligible to train on how to operate heavy machinery, opening up more opportunities for him in the future. In addition to the initial driving course fee, I have managed to save $300 from the transfers for his training. This amount will go towards his tuition for learning to operate heavy machinery once he completes his driving course. However, the training is quite expensive, so we are trying to accumulate more funds from our casual jobs to cover the remaining costs. My husband works at a water company, and I take on various casual labor jobs to raise money to support our family and ensure our son's education and training are fully funded. The cash transfer has provided us with the initial boost we needed, and we are determined to work hard and save more to see him through his training. It's a challenging journey, but knowing that we are investing in his future makes every effort worthwhile."

"Unemployment is the biggest challenge I'm currently facing. I work as a masonry in town but this job is not reliable because it is on and off. In a day I earn an average of $ 600 which is insufficient to cater to all the basic needs such as food for my family of 7 members. My wife fully depends on me because she is a housewife."

"I was able to purchase 3 goats using the transfers I received from GiveDirectly. In the coming year and beyond, my plan is to continue allocating a portion of my transfers to buy more goats, hoping that they will multiply and increase in number and value over time. In the future, I envision these goats becoming a great source of income for my family. As my five children transition to higher education, I intend to sell the goats and use the proceeds to cover their school fees. Additionally, the income generated from selling the goats will help me address the various needs of my family. This long-term investment in goats will provide a sustainable solution to support my children's education and ensure the well-being of my family."

"I operate a donut selling business to earn a living for me to support my family's daily needs. However, my current capital is not enough to generate significant revenue from this business, but I still carry on and support it where I can. Currently, my focus is to ensure that my son can complete his college studies by the end of this year. Once he has finished his college education, I will then redirect a portion of my transfers to invest in livestock farming, specifically poultry farming, as well as to my business to boost my capital and increase the revenue to support my family. My aim is to buy chicken using the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly in the hopes that they will multiply and increase in number and value and be a good source of income. In the future, I plan to sell these chickens and use the proceeds to purchase goats, also with the expectation that they will multiply and increase in value, and I will sell them in the future, which will help me support my children's school fees and meet the needs of my family."

"I am hopeful that all my children will successfully complete their education. The support we have received from Givedirectly has played a crucial role in providing education for our children. Additionally, a part of the funds has been utilized to purchase food for our family due to the depletion of our food reserves. Unfortunately, our maize farm has been adversely impacted by the lack of rain. However, if we are able to harvest a significant amount of maize, I plan to allocate the entire transfer towards school fees. Furthermore, I aspire to realize my dream of purchasing some goats as they have the potential to multiply and generate additional income for our family's needs. As an alternative, once they multiply to a substantial number, I intend to exchange them for cows. This is because cows yield a good profit; you can sell one for $500, which is sufficient to enroll a child in secondary school. This is the plan I am focusing on, especially as my elder children are soon joining secondary school."

"I used the money from my transfers to finance my education, and I'm thrilled that it allowed me to successfully complete my course. Now that my business is thriving, I can support my children's education and build a secure future for all of us. At the moment, I'm running a salon business from home. In the upcoming year and beyond, I hope to build my own house on the land that we own. To save money for building materials, I joined a savings group. As we save up for our own space, I'm currently living with my mother. When I received my most recent transfer, I allocated a significant portion to this project to give it a strong push forward"

"Receiving support from GiveDirectly has been a life-changing blessing for me and my family, allowing me to dream bigger and plan for a brighter future. In the coming year, I hope to start a successful poultry farm. Each month, I've been using the money to buy two small chicks for $200, and now I proudly have 15 healthy chicks. With this growing flock, I envision building a thriving business that will sustain my family by providing fresh eggs and meat for sale."

"In the coming year and beyond, I dream of starting a successful goat farming project with my husband. We've talked about it often, imagining the possibilities and the security it could bring to our family. Currently, we have six goats and five sheep, but I envision expanding our herd significantly. Once my husband manages some funds from his casual job, we plan to invest in more goats. With careful planning and dedication, I hope to see our small goat farming project grow into a thriving project. This will grant us secure a better future for our children, ensuring they have opportunities we never had."

"Initially, my plan was to buy land to expand my farming activities. However, I realized that it's more important to expand my house first due to the limited space. My current two-room small house is not sufficient for our family of seven, so I want to gradually buy building materials to add an extra room for my children. This additional room will provide a better living environment and much-needed privacy for my family."

"My dream has always been to own cows that I could use to plow my farm during the farm preparation period, but cows are very expensive and I cannot afford them, so I decided to take it step-by-step. I started by focusing on purchasing goats instead, with the hope that they would multiply and increase in number and value over time. I therefore opted to use my transfers from GiveDirectly to purchase the first few goats, and I plan to use my future transfers to buy more goats. Currently, I have six goats, and I pray that they continue to multiply. In the future, I plan to sell or trade some of these goats in order to acquire cows, which will allow me to fulfill my dream of owning cows to work on my farm. I will also be able to sell some of these goats and use the proceeds to pay the school fees for my four children. This will ensure they can continue their education and have a better future."