"My goal is to establish a shop space near the road to operate my electronic gadget repair business more efficiently. Currently, I run the business from home in a remote location, limiting accessibility and awareness. I believe that having a workshop space will attract more customers. To achieve this, I plan to start purchasing building materials such as iron sheets and building poles to set up the space. Despite financial constraints in providing food, I hope that the cash transfers will make this business expansion possible."

"In the coming year and beyond, my aspirations include building a new house and potentially acquiring goats. The current house, built over six years ago, has a deteriorating grass-thatched roof that cannot withstand rains, leading to a cold and damp interior. I've been gradually purchasing building materials, having acquired four iron sheets so far. I also plan to keep livestock, specifically goats, as a sustainable source of income. Recognizing the uncertainty of future earnings due to the lack of a steady job, the idea is to sell some goats when needed. I'm pleased that the two goats obtained through the cash transfers have already given birth, increasing the count to four."

"Due to chest complications, I am unable to engage in strenuous activities to earn income. Currently, the cash transfers serve as my primary source of financial support. I am grateful that they have helped support my husband's efforts in paying school fees for our children and ensuring there is food on the table. Looking ahead, recognizing that the cash transfers will eventually cease, I aspire to have established wealth through goat rearing. With two goats already acquired, my goal is to increase the number to at least 10. As these animals reproduce, I anticipate being able to sell them to meet the ongoing needs of my family."

"My primary focus now is on enrolling in an Information and Communication Technology college in the upcoming year. Throughout the past year, I diligently saved $20 from each cash transfer to fund my college education. Given the unreliability of my parents' casual labor jobs and the financial responsibility of supporting my younger siblings, the cash transfers have become a lifeline for my educational aspirations. During the two years of my college program, I plan to utilize the cash transfers to cover tuition fees, and I also hope for additional support from my parents when needed."

"I was in the trading center when the transfer message came through, I was very excited and I immediately thought of investing in cattle so that it can multiply and I buy a big piece of land."

"Since I began receiving the transfers from GiveDirectly, the most significant change in my life has been the newfound ability to immerse myself in what I love most: cultivating the land. Now equipped with the means, I can lease additional land and invest in quality maize seeds, transforming my passion into a flourishing venture. The transfers have not only enriched my fields but also granted me the opportunity to sow the seeds of prosperity."

"The recipient says she was at home, she was so happy, and she thought of buying a cow."

"HOUSE, BECAUSE PREVIOUSLY SHE WAS SLEEPING IN A VERY MISERABLE SMALL HOUSE WHICH WAS NOT ENOUGH FOR HER FAMILY"

"In the upcoming year, my primary objective is to augment my savings within the savings group and bolster my overall savings. I understand that the financial assistance will cease after five years. Therefore, the accumulated savings will enable me to venture into livestock investment, ensuring a sustainable income stream even after the aid concludes. By selling the multiplied livestock, I will establish a reliable source of income. I hold deep appreciation for the financial support I have obtained, as it has markedly enhanced the quality of life for both myself and my children."

"I aspire to attain financial stability and provide for my family's needs. To realize this goal, I aim to initiate a new venture focused on selling clothing. This endeavor will enable me to explore various income-generating opportunities within my village by retailing a variety of products. I am content with the current financial assistance and hold an optimistic outlook that the business I am establishing will yield sufficient income, paving the way for an improved quality of life."