"Hopes to take his children to good schools, and they learn English so that they can help him build his name According to him, he regrets not studying"

"In the coming year and beyond, my aspiration is to become a livestock owner, particularly raising goats and turkeys. My health has been in decline due to epilepsy seizures, impacting my ability to work and provide for myself. As a result, meeting my own needs has become challenging. My mother, a single parent, has been shouldering the responsibility of caring for both me and my mentally unwell brother. Her resources have been significantly drained due to the absence of any income that could have alleviated our financial burdens. Acquiring livestock holds a crucial significance for me. It would grant me access to tangible assets that I could readily rely upon during financial uncertainties, such as covering my medical expenses. This will reduce the need for constant reliance on my parents' assistance, as I will have the option to sell the livestock to address my financial requirements."

"Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. My husband and I does casual jobs earning very little income which cannot sustain the family for a whole month. This has caused my children to miss classes due to lack of school fees and also go without food."

"The biggest difference in my everyday life is the successful erection of the fence, effectively closing off any openings into my farm and preventing the entry of stray animals from the neighborhood as well as wild zebras. This achievement has enabled us to confidently commence and sustain our farming endeavors without the constant concern of wildlife intrusion."

"In the coming year and the years to follow, my aspiration centers around the transformation of my current house. The state of my house is deplorable, characterized by its small size and imminent risk of collapse. With the assurance of receiving consistent monthly transfers, I am determined to embark on the process of renovating it. To commence this endeavour, I am committed to setting aside a portion of the transfer in order to procure essential building materials such as iron sheets and building poles. Renovating it will provide a sense of security, shielding us from the ravages of rain and other adversities."

"I bought a cow which I can easily sell in case I get any problem."

"Give directly has been of great help to me, now I have land for agriculture and my family is happy. It should continue to support even more people. Thank you so much Give directly."

"I hope to invest in buying cows for milk which I can sell and get some income but also use for my family's break fast . I can also sell the calves when the cow gives birth to support my family needs."

"The primary financial burden that has been adversely affecting me pertains to the persistent challenge of food shortages within my household. Struggling to adequately provide for my family, every coin I received was entirely channelled towards basic needs, leaving me unable to venture into other endeavors, such as livestock projects. Nevertheless, I am now pleased that a successful harvest has alleviated this situation. The bounty from our farm has resulted in a sufficient food supply for my household. This positive development has opened avenues for me to use the money received towards alternative projects. I am now contemplating the acquisition of goats for rearing and keeping. Goats are easy to manage and, importantly, can be sold to generate much-needed funds during times of financial stress."

"I am grateful to GiveDirectly because, through their support, I am now in the process of building a new home. The structure that once provided me shelter collapsed, leaving me incapable of promptly starting on a new construction project. Currently, my five children reside with their grandmother, while I stay at a neighbor's residence. The unsettling sight of my children enduring such hardships disrupts my inner peace profoundly. My aspiration is to erect a spacious house capable of accommodating us all and reuniting my children under a single roof. Thus far, I have successfully procured the necessary building poles. My immediate objective is to secure the acquisition of iron sheets, thereby facilitating the progression of the house's construction. Having a good home where we can all reside in comfort and dignity is what I aspire to achieve."