"I aspire to start a kiosk business at our home and also engage in livestock rearing, particularly goats. Currently, my husband is the primary provider, working in house construction to support our family. During the rainy season, I take on farming responsibilities to ensure we have enough food. Establishing a kiosk business and raising livestock would give me a source of income that can continue to financially support our family's needs even after the cash transfers come to an end. I hope that the funds I receive from Give Directly are going to open these doors for me and allow me to contribute to the household."

"In the upcoming year and beyond, my goal is to initiate a goat rearing project and secure funding for my children's university fees. It's challenging to make plans without immediate funds, but I hold hope that my children will find employment and eventually assist me. Most importantly, I feel a deep sense of contentment and gratitude for what I have accomplished thus far."

"I aspire to venture into livestock rearing, which I believe will contribute to my financial growth. Currently, I have nine goats, and I am determined to continue expanding this number. This effort aligns with my goal of building a stable source of wealth for my family's better future. For so long, my family has been depending on my son, who works as a hawker. Owning livestock will allow me to contribute to the household's needs as well as lift the weight off my child's shoulders."

"Looking ahead to the upcoming year, my main objective revolves around acquiring cows, goats, and hens. I intend to achieve this goal by setting aside my third transfer. The considerable financial support we've been fortunate to receive has cultivated a strong sense of gratitude within us, affording us a fresh sense of financial independence and revealing a realm of promising prospects."

"My immediate goal is to construct a new house, replacing the current one with damaged walls. Over the past few months, I have been saving $20 from every transfer to afford the building materials like iron sheets and building poles. Once this is achieved, I intend to focus on acquiring livestock for rearing. I already started with two chickens, which I purchased using past transfers. Now, I aim to expand my efforts to include goats as well. The ultimate hope is that the ongoing transfers will contribute significantly to the realization of these goals."

"I have a clear memory of the time when I was on my way to a parent-teacher meeting at my children's school. Out of the blue, my phone started ringing, and when I checked it, I found out that GiveDirectly had sent money. The happiness and delight I felt at that moment are indescribable. I knew very well that this unexpected transfer had the potential to completely transform my living situation, something that seemed out of reach before due to financial limitations. With great excitement, my family and I started making plans for how we would wisely use this cash infusion."

"I am looking forward to the upcoming harvests, as they will provide an opportunity for me to invest in chickens. The harvests will not only meet our food needs but will also allow me to secure feeds for poultry. During the drought season, finding adequate feed for chickens was a challenge, but with the bountiful harvests, I will be able to sustain them. I would be happy to restart poultry rearing, as I had to sell my previous birds due to a lack of proper feed. Through this venture, I intend to generate income and accumulate wealth and help support the education of my grandchildren."

"The biggest change in my everyday life is my newfound ability to construct a sturdy iron house for myself, a stark departure from the past when I resided in a mud dwelling. This notable improvement is primarily thanks to the financial aid I received. With the backing I obtained, I managed to obtain two goats and initiate a poultry project. I am brimming with deep appreciation for the help extended to me, as it has substantially enhanced my overall standard of living."

"Farming serves as the primary source of income for my wife and I, supporting our family of four children. Originally, I had intended to utilize my second transfer for fencing my land. However, a challenge arose due to my neighbor residing in between, and they weren't prepared to fence their land at that moment. Consequently, I had to redirect the funds toward a different endeavor. Thus, I made the decision to construct a storage facility for farm tools and produce, using $380 for this purpose. Subsequently, I spent $70 to acquire a sack of maize. The construction of this storage space was previously hindered by educational expenses, making me particularly pleased to have achieved this goal in a relatively short timeframe."

"Despite the challenges my wife and I have faced concerning her ability to conceive, leading her to seek a traditional solution from her parents, I remain hopeful for her return and a positive outcome. With my second transfer, I chose to invest $300 in fencing my land to enable cultivation due to its proximity to a borehole, a task that was difficult previously given my reliance on sporadic casual jobs and my modest income from barber work. The remaining $100 was spent on purchasing foodstuffs, while $50 was saved. The assistance has instilled profound gratitude in us, as it has brought substantial hope into our lives."