"From my business, I often realize a low profit that is not sufficient to sustain my family. To supplement my household income, I hope to initiate a project of raising goats. So far, I do not have any except for a poultry farm that is running. I began poultry farming last year once I began receiving my transfer. I am happy I have so far acquired three hens. As my flock grows, I will prioritize selling some fowls to raise money for my family's upkeep. I also aim to divert some transfers toward acquiring goats."

"My parents were overburdened because I come from a large, impoverished family of 12. Therefore, when I sat for my national exams last year, I could not pay my school fee arrears. I have been bothered by this circumstance, and I am always considering how to reduce the remaining fee balance. With the guarantee of the monthly payments, my main objective is to pay off the remaining fee arrears. Even though I wish to advance academically, I will not be able to do so until I pay off my fee arrears and obtain my certificate. I also intend to use my transfers to boost my poultry farming which I started this year."

"Although I have been sleeping at my brother's house, I desire to build mine. I had never constructed one. I find it easy to sleep in his house because he is away in Mombasa. Because he recently married, I am worried that if he comes with his wife, I will struggle to find a place to sleep. As a result, I intend to utilize a portion of the transfers to build my house. In the course of this year, I hope to be able to complete this. In addition, I have bought three goats, and I intend to buy more to increase the size of my herd as I continue to receive my monthly transfers."

"Hoping to become one of the biggest business people in the town. I'm planting a lot of crops to be able to generate income to become a great business woman in the future. I want to reduce the burden of people travelling far away to purchase some food."

"In the coming year and beyond, I would like to get married. I have been feeling so lonely for the last ten years since my first wife went to be with the Lord. It has been a tough experience, and I have been thinking of changing my status for the sake of my well-being and that of my seven children in particular. I am planning to sell some of my goats once they increase in number so that I can pay the dowry, which I believe will soon be attained."

"My children had been put out of school because I couldn't afford to pay their balance fees. The little farm we produce each year hasn't generated enough funds for us to support the children in school. It only sustains the family. Our transfer money was spent on the children's education, which brought joy in my life. I use the balanced money to purchase crops for the planting season."

"Givedirectly is one of the best organisations so far in the history of Liberia. I would like them to help other people in every part of the country to reduce some difficulties we are all facing."

"This is the only organisation with much compassion for humanity. I appreciate Givedirectly so much for their generosity towards us. and I pray they will help others as well."

"I spent almost $400 of my recent transfer on buying building materials. I had always wanted to build a decent house for my family, and finally, my dream came true. I was now ready to build a two-room house to replace the previous one, whose roof was dilapidated and on the verge of collapsing. For over 2 years now, I have been forced to shelter at my elder son's house, which made me a bit uncomfortable, and I needed the freedom that comes with being in your place. It also reminded me of my spouse, who abandoned me for another woman in town. I am so happy now that I have a decent place to call home; this has equally restored my dignity as a mother. Apart from that, I bought two goats worth $60, which I am currently keeping on my homestead. I settled on buying them since they would be my source of generating income. Goats reproduce twice a year, and to me, this means an increase in investments. This will reduce my financial burden, considering that I have been relying on subsistence farming for our survival. Additionally, I managed to clear college fees for my son, who is in his final year pursuing mechanical engineering. My wish has always been to see all my children realize their educational goals. I believe this will enable them to be responsible people in the future, and I am sure that they will take good care of me as well. Finally, I can now comfortably provide for my family of four, and thanks to GiveDirectly, you have transformed my life."

"Having relied on making charcoal as a means of livelihood for the better part of my life, am happy that I can manage to take breaks from it due to the cash transfers. Also, before it was not easy for me to own livestock or poultry for a long time as I constantly sold them to pay school fees for my son Chengo and buy food. My family has never gone a day without food nor has my son missed a day of school, courtesy of the cash aid. My aim is to continue supporting his studies until he graduates next year. After that, I wish to start saving money to replace my tin roof, which has been damaged over the years. "