"I was able to build a house which I did not have."

"In the coming year and beyond, I have plans of buying six more additional goats to be added into my flock of sheep. The goats investment shall go a long way in empowering me financially and making me independent in the long run. I hope that I will be able to reach over 30 goats over the next one year. It is an investment that I have always pursued with a lot of zeal and dedication. The only challenge that we do face is the challenge of attacks by wild animals. It is rare to happen but this is one risk that keeps me awake at night. We have had a few attacks on our neighbours flock and we know that we are not exceptional. We are always keen to keep the enemy at bay."

"On receiving the 1st transfer, I allocated $300 of it to construct a comfortable and decent 2 roomed house to shelter me from the rain and cold during the rainy season. The existing house I had was small, leaking and on the verge of collapsing. As I am old and unemployed, I rely on my son to send me upkeep money which I utilize it to support myself and another son who I provide for and is mentally handicapped.Given his own financial responsibilities, I refrained from pressuring him to build me a house. Witnessing the completion of my new home fills me with profound satisfaction and I am immensely grateful to GiveDirectly for bestowing such a remarkable blessing upon me. Subsequently, I used $100 of the remaining transfer to buy 2 female goats, with hopes that they will reproduce and contribute to the family's livelihood through the sale of their offsprings. Lastly I used the remaining portion of the transfer to buy food because our farm yielded very little harvest, barely sufficient for sustenance."

"Repairing the condition of my house is my primary focus at the moment. It looks worn-out, with its walls crumbled away, leaving only the support poles standing with gaps in between. The roof has rusted and decayed over time, exposing the inside of the house to the elements such as rainwater. My husband and I each save $20 from the transfers to reinstate the state of the house using new poles and iron sheets. The transfers are our only hope of achieving this desire because, being old, we are unable to work to raise the necessary funds for the exercise."

"In the coming year and beyond, I desire to replace my tin roof with new iron sheets. Although the house was recently built, I had to use old iron sheets from the previous house, which have corroded over time and developed holes, allowing water to seep in when it rains. I would never want my new bed and mattress, obtained with the transfer funds, to be dampened and damaged by rainwater. That is why I plan to start saving towards purchasing new roofing materials. Additionally, I would prefer this responsibility to solely fall on my shoulders, as I do not wish to burden my son, who is already constrained by the school fees of his seven children. I am hopeful that the transfers will fully support this endeavor."

"the next few months, my goal is to build up a flock of goats. I've got this plan where every two months, whenever I get the monthly transfers, I'm going to use it to buy another goat. I figure if I keep doing this, my flock will grow pretty fast. And when it gets bigger, I can sell some of the goats if I ever run into money problems. Plus, having all those goats around will mean I'll have a little extra income coming in too. It's like having a safety net that also helps me make some extra money."

"In the next few years my plan is to start a chicken faming business .I want to buy some Chicken and raise them to sell later on and met my emergency at the same time be able to slaughter one whenever a visitor comes .Right now , am counting on the monthly transfers I receive from Givedirectly to help me get started. I believe that if I manage to grow my flock , I can eventually sell them for profit and make good money for myself and provide financial stability."

"GD has truly made a remarkable impact by providing us with a substantial amount of cash. This transfer has brought about significant positive changes in our lives and has been instrumental in driving transformation within our community, evident in improved housing structures, economic development, and educational opportunities. I am grateful for the transfer, as it enabled me to pay for my children's school fees, ensuring their uninterrupted education. Additionally, I am delighted about the fence I installed, which will enhance the productivity of my farming activities and ultimately generate income. I am sincerely thankful."

"In the upcoming months, my intention is to buy additional goats. This will make them multiply, and when they do, I will be able to sell some and use the proceeds to meet my needs. I will have something to rely on to bring in some money even after the time limit for receiving the transfers expires. The financial assistance I have been receiving thus far has made me very happy. I am achieving my life's long-term objectives with its assistance."

"My intention is to buy a goat in the upcoming months. The objective is to increase the quantity and number of goats. Even when the aid is over, the goats will still be of assistance to me. In addition, I want to renovate my old roof and install new iron sheets in its place. There are no words to express how grateful I am for the support that the transfers are providing for me."