"My mind right now is fixed on the goal of completing my education. The biggest loss would be not to be of service to the people who have made tremendous sacrifice to send me to school. I have the plan of starting animal farming once I am done with school to allow me get an income. This will allow me educate my younger brother who is also making sacrifices for me now to be at school."

"My dream is to have built a house of my own by this year August. I have already bought iron sheets, the building poles and some other building essentials which is a step in the right direction. My plan is to use the transfers to buy all the necessary material and have the construction start soonest possible. I am also soon finishing from mechanical technician training, my plan is to be employed for a while as I save to set up my own garage."

"I have a dream to build a new house for my family by February next year. I am planning to buy two iron sheets monthly from my transfers which will allow us to to cut down on building expenses. My husband will buy the rest of the construction of material with his earnings as a house construction worker. I also would want to buy chicken on a monthly basis at $4 each month which I hope to resell to buy goats and in turn sell the goats to buy cows which will allow us to get us an income. The cash transfers have allowed us to dream of a better tomorrow."

"I am currently in my fourth year of secondary school, and I am looking forward to completing my education soon. Right now, my focus is on my studies as I have some outstanding fees to settle. I plan to use my transfers to clear these balances. Additionally, in the upcoming years, I aim to build my own house. I intend to start using a portion of my monthly transfer to cover the building expenses. This way, I can gradually purchase the necessary materials until I have everything I need for construction. Owning a home provides a level of comfort that you don't get when you're relying on others for shelter. Therefore, I am optimistic that I can achieve my dream of having my own house through these transfers."

"After completing secondary school, I intend to pursue a college education. However, since my mother cannot afford to cover my tuition fees alone, I am considering poultry farming as an investment. Over the next year and beyond, I plan to gradually purchase chickens. I chose to invest in chickens due to their fast multiplication rate. Once they reach a sufficient number, I will sell them and use the proceeds to acquire goats. I believe that by raising goats and eventually selling them, I will be able to fund my college education."

"Before receiving the GiveDirectly transfers, I didn’t know much about budgeting or managing my finances. However, the education we got from the officers at the community meeting and during enrollment on wise spending really improved my budgeting skills. The unconditional nature of the cash transfer gave me the responsibility to plan on my own, as we all have diverse needs. Knowing the transfer amount during enrollment also helped me plan ahead. The only area I think GiveDirectly could improve is by exploring more ways to empower us after the transfers are complete. Overall, I’m very grateful for their approach; the combination of unconditional cash assistance and financial education has been truly transformative. I hope GiveDirectly continues this impactful work in our community."

"The house I am currently living in is in a dilapidated condition. Given the many responsibilities I have with my family, I plan to carry out a few renovations every month until the house is in good condition and safe to live in. To achieve this goal, I plan to save a portion of my transfers in the coming months, which I will channel towards repairing the house. I am grateful for the financial support, as it is helping me take steps toward improving our living conditions."

"My goal in the coming year and beyond is to invest heavily in purchasing goats. I am aware that the financial aid will eventually come to an end. To ensure my financial stability post-aid, I believe that investing in goats will help me remain secure. In the event I need money, I can sell some goats and use the funds to meet my needs or invest in other income-generating projects. I am very appreciative of the financial support from Give Directly."

"My son's house recently collapsed due to heavy rains and strong winds. He is currently sleeping in a makeshift structure, enduring cold conditions at night. My goal for the coming year and beyond is to assist him financially in purchasing building materials so he can construct a new house. Additionally, I want to build a structure to house my 16 goats to prevent them from being stolen at night.I am grateful for the financial support, which allows me to support my family despite the financial struggles me and my son face."

"As I said we have see great change in our area, my plan is to continue creating change in my home. I want to buy animals, I have sheep and chicken but I want goats and cows. This ones will allow me to get to the point where I can stand on my own feet even when the project comes to an end. I want to sell this animals and create a better future for my family by making food and education available."