"Receiving my second transfer, my mind couldn't focus on anything but fulfilling my desire to own a dairy cow. We already have two Boran breed cows at home, but their milk production is low. From both cows combined, we only get a total of 3 liters per day during the calving stage, which isn't much. We mainly use it for consumption within our household. I desired to have a cow with high milk production so that I could sell the surplus and earn extra income. I purchased a dairy cow for $500, contributing $50 of my own money alongside the $450 I received from GiveDirectly. This cow has promising milk potential; currently, I'm getting 2 liters of milk a day, and it's almost drying up, indicating that during calving, I will likely get even more milk. I plan to sell this milk to support my husband in providing for our family's needs. This way, we won't have to solely rely on his income. We have six children ( two girls and four boys). I am a farmer, while my husband is a primary school teacher. On our three-acre farm, I cultivate maize and vegetables. However, Sometimes, production is lower than expected, and it can be costly, especially with the expenses of using a generator for irrigation. In addition, there are times when the river dries up, resulting in poor harvests. Having the dairy cow will provide us with a diverse income source. If one source fails, we will have another to fall back on. Thank you GiveDirectly for enabling me to fulfil my desire."

"I currently have six goats. I want to invest more in goats and, once they multiply, I plan to sell them and buy dairy cows. This will create an opportunity for me to sell milk and generate income, especially since I am currently unemployed due to fracturing my hand in a motorcycle accident. I am determined to save enough to improve my children's lives and secure their future."

"I am currently staying home, looking after my children since I don't have a job. We live in a small metal sheet house, and with all five of us here, it is starting to feel really uncomfortable, but I am determined to change that. I am saving up from my involvement in a merry-go-round, and I am excited to start building a bigger house for my family."

"I am currently at home taking care of my children. I want to invest more in chickens and sell them. Currently, I have two and will study more on how to take care of them and buy their medication so that they won't die. The more I buy, the more they will hatch, and I will sell them to acquire goats. This will help me in securing my children's future."

"My goal is to join college. I completed my high school in 2022, and I am saving towards joining school in August. Despite initially aspiring to study pharmacy, financial constraints led me to opt for tailoring, a field I am passionate about. After completing my tailoring course, I plan to invest in a sewing machine and start my own business. I intend to locate it in town to attract more customers. Once I have earned enough, I will pursue my dream of studying pharmacy to achieve my ideal life."

"I am eager to start a cyber business where I will assist students with their assignments. As a teacher, seeing my students succeed brings me great joy. Now, I aim to extend that support beyond the classroom, making learning about computers easier and more accessible for them. I am planning to start it when my savings and salary are enough to open the cyber. I am yet to do research on how much will be needed to start this business."

"I currently sell charcoal at my place and want to save enough to buy more dairy cows and cows that will help me in cultivating my farm. These cows will not only help me in cultivating my land but also in renting them out to my neighbors, generating income that will improve my life and my children's lives. I am really happy that the thought of me receiving my transfer monthly gives hope for the future."

"I have a dream to build a beautiful stone house for my family. Right now, we are living in a tiny mud house, all six of us squeezed in.It's getting really uncomfortable, and we all lack privacy to do anything we want. I am hopeful, even though I don't have a job at the moment. I will start saving from my transfers to make our dream home a reality."

"I currently have two goats and five chickens. I began purchasing this livestock and poultry the moment I started receiving my transfer. I want to invest in them so that I can easily sell them at a profit and use the earnings to pay my children's school fees. Once the chickens hatch, I can sell them to buy more goats, and then sell the goats to acquire dairy cows. I can milk the cow and sell the milk and generate income."

"Constructing a suitable dwelling for my family had long been a cherished aspiration. Regrettably, financial limitations prevented its realization, particularly with seven children to support through their schooling. I am married and my husband works as a driver, while I sustain our livelihood through charcoal vending. When we received our second payment, I chose to spend $200 towards refurbishing our dilapidated house, which had a leaky roof and one side exposed. Additionally, I invested $250 in purchasing a cow, leaving the remainder for essential food supplies. Despite the ongoing strain of school fees and other obligations, I am immensely grateful to now possess a decent home, a dream fulfilled thanks to the generous assistance of the organization."