"In order to ensure the uninterrupted education of my children, I am focused on utilizing the transfers to cover their school fees. During school holidays, when fee payments are not required, I plan to allocate the transfers towards investments in livestock. I admit with some embarrassment that my compound currently lacks any livestock, not even a simple chicken. This leaves me vulnerable, as I lack a fallback option during emergencies and remain entirely reliant on these transfers. To rectify this situation, I am determined to acquire livestock before the year concludes. My initial goal is to procure at least a goat and a few chickens. Allocating $10 towards the purchase of chickens and setting aside approximately $30 for a goat represents a practical starting point towards achieving this objective. By diversifying my assets in this manner, I aim to establish a more resilient financial foundation for myself and my family."

"Repairing the collapsed section of our house is currently my top priority to safeguard the health and well-being of my children, particularly the youngest one, from exposure to cold and potential health risks. Once this renovation is completed, my focus will shift towards investing in goats, which have long been my preferred type of livestock. Goats are an ideal investment due to their ease of care and ability to generate income during times of financial need. They are resilient animals that can thrive in various environmental conditions, making them suitable for our circumstances. Additionally, goats have a high reproductive rate, allowing for the expansion of our herd over time. By investing in goats, I aim to create a sustainable source of income and a financial safety net for my family. In times of financial urgency, I can easily sell some goats to meet immediate needs, while also benefiting from their ability to provide milk and other products for consumption. Overall, repairing our house and investing in goats represent critical steps towards enhancing the stability and resilience of our household, ensuring a better future for my children and myself."

"Following the completion of my fashion and design course late last year, I encountered challenges securing employment within the local tailoring industry. This has pushed to think of establishing my own fashion design venture here in Mtwapa. This endeavor necessitates acquiring essential resources, including a sewing machine priced at $110, sewing materials, and securing a suitable shop location. Given my current financial constraints, I am reliant on the transfers to facilitate this entrepreneurial pursuit. To this end, I have been allocating $10 of the transfers each month towards savings, aimed at procuring the necessary equipment and resources. Additionally, I have recently secured part-time employment as a grocery shop attendant, which will provide supplementary income to further support my aspirations. With unwavering determination and strategic financial planning, I am committed to realizing my dream of launching a successful tailoring business. The support provided by the transfers, coupled with my perseverance and newfound employment, position me to embark on this journey towards entrepreneurship with optimism and resolve."

"With the GiveDirectly cash transfers I'm receiving, I aim to complete the repairs of our house, ensuring better shelter for my family. I will also prioritize the well-being of my livestock, whose numbers have increased as they remain my main source of income. Additionally, I'm determined to keep my children in school without any worries about lacking school fees, thereby securing a brighter future for them. I'm truly grateful for the support."

"With the cash transfers I'm receiving, My main goal is to save a portion of this money and embark on poultry farming as a means of generating income. Poultry have a high demand and can be easily sold, either in the market or within our village. By investing in this venture, I aim to secure a sustainable source of income for the future. Additionally, I'm determined to utilize the transfers to ensure I complete my high school education without financial constraints. I'm grateful for the GiveDirectly transfers."

"GiveDirectly has a unique culture that I've never seen in any other organization. I'm impressed with how they don't discriminate against anyone in the village. Once a village is enrolled, anyone, whether they're poor or not, can receive the cash. My family is now living a comfortable life, and I'm so happy. I can't even express how grateful I am. Not even my brother has helped me the way GiveDirectly has. I hope they continue helping others just like they've helped us. I appreciate them so much."

"Upon receiving my transfer, I made the decision to start a poultry farm. At present, I have fifteen hens, and I am eagerly anticipating their growth, with hopes of selling them at the market for a profit. I firmly believe in the success of my venture and am committed to making it thrive."

"I want to save up enough to start investing in chickens. Currently, I have three chickens, and I believe with a good investment, I can go far. Investing in chickens is really a good idea because they can easily hatch and will make a lot of profit when selling them. The aim of this investment is to make money and save up for my colleagues' school fees. Becoming a contractor is my aspiration, as I believe it will greatly benefit me in the future."

"I am aiming for the starts thanks to Givedirectly. I am now fully attending school thanks to Givedirectly funds. As I earlier said it made a big difference to be enrolled in the program and being able to receive funds as I was bale to reduce the load on my parents back. I would want to be the first to ever go to college, I am yet to decide what in particular I would pursue but I am excited since this prospect is there as I am in my last year of high school. I hope to do much more in terms of school beyond high school."

"I am happy for Givedirectly as it has allowed me to dream. I have been building my finances to accomplish my dream. I moved out of the village in November to the nearby town using the Givedirectly transfers. I wanted to explore opportunities beyond my village with hairdressing which I was fortunate to get. Now I have observed that having a hairdressing business in the city will increase my income and I hope to invest my savings in starting my own hairdressing business."