"My aim before this year concludes is to ensure we have a decent and comfortable home. We've been enduring harsh conditions in an old, small house that no longer accommodates my family's needs, so securing a larger and more comfortable home is my main objective. Additionally, I plan to venture into farming. As part of this plan, I will focus on preparing the land and acquiring as much expertise as possible in tomato farming throughout this year."

"Around 3:00 p.m., I was present at a farewell event for one of my children's teachers who had retired. Unexpectedly, I received an SMS from Mpesa confirming the successful processing of a GD transfer. This filled me with great happiness, as this meant I would have money to buy food for my family. I continued participating in the gathering while looking forward to sharing this delightful news with my spouse later in the evening, after returning home."

"My quality of life has improved significantly since I now possess sufficient food to support my family. The burden of constantly searching for work, which often pays inadequately, and the associated physical strain have been alleviated. Additionally, I take great comfort in the knowledge that my son will soon have a designated place to sleep. The discomfort of relying on someone else's hospitality for shelter has weighed heavily on me, impacting my sense of parenthood. This positive change brings me a sense of contentment and relief."

"Once I have secured the necessary building materials, such as iron sheets and building poles, I intend to build a new house with an iron roof. After years of living in a grass-thatched hut, my dream is to live in a respectable home with a sturdy iron roof. The hut's current deplorable condition, exacerbated by its susceptibility to leakage during rainfall, has made daily life a constant struggle. The need to replace the grass roofing on a regular basis has proven time-consuming and burdensome. I am happy that I have already procured 21 iron sheets, marking a substantial advancement towards realizing my objective of erecting the new house. This accomplishment was made possible through the accumulation of transfers alongside my spouse, who is also a recipient of this assistance. With these preparations in motion, I am eager to initiate the project at the earliest opportunity, aiming to provide our family with a respectable and comfortable residence, even at our current stage of life."

"In the coming year and beyond my objective is to ensure that my children stay in school and continue with their education. I currently do not have a job that could have otherwise helped me to take care of my children's education expenses. I am raising livestock and mostly doing small scale subsistence farming. All I want is to ensure that my three children continue with their studies without interruptions concerning fees. I solely rely on the transfers for this, I believe that my children will be able to realize their educational goals in the period that I will be in the program. I also want to save a portion of the money after paying fees so as to buy more livestock especially goats, which I can also rely when I need to raise my children's fee. I can sell the offspring as they multiply and take my children."

"In my advanced years, I lack a reliable support system to attend to my medical needs. My physical frailty necessitates frequent visits to seek medical care, a challenge compounded by my financial limitations. I find solace in the fact that the financial transfers I've received have not only covered my medical expenses but have also enabled me to follow my physician's advice of maintaining a balanced diet to regain strength. In light of this, my current aspirations revolve around meeting my ongoing medical requirements and ensuring a daily intake of a well-balanced diet—achievements made possible through these transfers."

"I aspire to acquire a 10000-liter water tank to facilitate water harvesting for utilization during the dry seasons. Typically, we rely on water pans, but during drought periods, we are compelled to purchase water from vendors at a significant expense. The acquisition of a water tank holds the potential to not only conserve water for household needs but also alleviate the financial burden of procuring water. My objective centres around accumulating sufficient funds to procure the water tank, which costs $500. At present, I have successfully set aside $200 toward this endeavor. With consistent monthly contributions, I am confident in my ability to attain this goal in the near future, enabling the installation of the water tank at my residence."

"My unwavering focus is on witnessing a remarkable journey unfold—the academic success of my children. As a father, there is nothing more fulfilling than watching them excel in school, their young minds blossoming with knowledge and potential. I am deeply committed to providing them with every opportunity and resource they need to thrive. I am committed to providing them with all the support they need, both emotionally and intellectually, to ensure they have every opportunity to succeed. With a strong foundation in education, I believe they will go on to achieve their dreams and contribute positively to the world. My heart swells with pride at the thought of their accomplishments, and I eagerly anticipate the fulfillment of this heartfelt goal."

"The most profound transformation in my life has been the newfound security of a home. I vividly recall kneeling in church, fervently imploring God to bless me with a shelter that could alleviate the stress that plagued my family. The initial dwelling, though once adequate, could no longer contain the expanding needs of my growing family and our possessions. As a mother, unease gripped me, my heart aching for a stable environment for my children. The prospect of constructing a new abode loomed distant, as it would have taken me years to accumulate the funds myself. Yet, with the blessing of GiveDirectly, the burden lifted; a solid roof over our heads became a reality, and the weight on my shoulders lightened, forever altering our lives for the better."

"Upon receiving the transfer, my immediate priority was to acquire an additional goat to complement the ones I already had. I recognized its potential for multiplication, offering a valuable resource in times of emergencies, and so I spent $50 towards this endeavor. Previously, such aspirations appeared unattainable due to our limited income being largely allocated to essential needs like food. As a widow residing with my two sons and grandchildren, I sustain our household through farming and a herbal medicine business. Unfortunately, the unpredictable regional weather often hindered our earnings, dependent on rainfall. With the remaining $100, I secured essential food supplies, a task that would have been insurmountable without the cash transfer, and allocated the final $50 to bolster my business. I am profoundly thankful for your support, as it has significantly elevated our quality of life."