"I am grateful for this financial support. As a small-scale farmer with an unreliable income from my spouse, it has been challenging to meet our children's basic needs. Before GiveDirectly, it was particularly tough for us to provide for them. However, these transfers have brought us financial relief, making it easier to support our children. Thanks to this assistance, I have been able to build a better house for my family. With this accomplishment achieved, my plan for the coming year and beyond is to invest in livestock farming to generate income. This investment will help me cover school fees for my children more easily, ensuring they remain in school."

"My primary objective is to concentrate on goat rearing. Using the previous cash transfers, I have started building my goat herd, which has already proven to be invaluable, especially during emergencies. For instance, when my son was injured, I sold some of the goats to cover his medical expenses quickly. This experience has strengthened my commitment to livestock rearing, as it offers a reliable source of funds in times of need. I am also dedicated to ensuring that my children stay in school and that we have enough food. Currently, I have managed to purchase ten goats hence I want to make sure that I take good care of them."

"This year, my goal is to expand my goat herd, as goats have shown great potential in my village. I plan to achieve this by saving diligently from my upcoming transfers to build up a substantial number of goats that I can later sell for profit. I am deeply grateful for the financial assistance I have received, which has allowed me to support my family. With continued support from these transfers and by joining a savings group to help purchase the goats and partially cover school fees, I am optimistic about reaching my goals and securing a stable financial future."

"My house was destroyed by strong winds, leaving me without shelter. In response, I built a makeshift house where I have been staying while I gather resources to construct a new one. I am pleased that I managed to buy building materials, and I am currently in the process of building a new home for myself. I plan to continue using my transfers from GiveDirectly to complete this house so that I can have a comfortable place to sleep, and I am grateful for this support. Once the house is finished, I intend to use my future transfers to buy goats, hoping they will multiply and increase in number and value. This way, I can sell them later and invest the money in a project that suits me, providing a reliable source of income even after this financial aid comes to an end. I am truly thankful for the assistance I receive from GiveDirectly."

"I cannot express how grateful I am for the changes that have come into my life after receiving the transfers from GiveDirectly. Before receiving the transfer, I was deeply depressed and had almost lost hope after floods destroyed the crops that my young family relied on. The arrival of GiveDirectly in our village revived my spirit and gave me the motivation to start over. I sold my cow to restart tomato farming on my one-acre land. The transfer enabled me to effectively manage the farm: I used a portion of the money for irrigation, weeding, and purchasing pesticides to protect the crops from pests. Witnessing the thriving tomato plants has brought me immense relief and joy. Without the support from GiveDirectly, I doubt I would have had the energy or resources to restart this farming project. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for making such a significant difference in our lives."

"We usually rely on farming tomatoes to support our family and pay for our six children's education. Unfortunately, our previous tomato crop was destroyed by devastating floods, causing us a significant loss. This made us worried about how we would provide for our children's education. Determined to recover, we decided to move our tomato farming to higher ground to avoid the risk of flooding. To do this, we sold our bull. When the GiveDirectly transfer came through, it felt like a blessing. I used $100 to buy two sacks of fertilizer for the new tomato crop. Additionally, I was able to pay $50 towards the school fees for my two children in private primary school, who were at risk of missing their end-of-term exams due to unpaid fees. I promised the school to clear the remaining balance after selling the tomatoes. The rest of the money went towards buying food for my family of eight, which allowed me to focus on our farm without the distraction of burning charcoal; a tedious and time-consuming task. Thank you, GiveDirectly, for helping us through this critical time."

"In the coming year and beyond, I am committed to further investing in poultry farming, having seen the significant returns it can provide for my financial stability. I also plan to diversify my investments by acquiring livestock such as goats, which I view as a strategic investment for the future. Owning goats will offer future financial security, helping to alleviate any financial stress that may arise. I am deeply grateful for the support from GiveDirectly, which has greatly improved my life and provided me with opportunities to pursue sustainable income-generating ventures."

"I have two children in secondary school whose education is my greatest priority. To secure their future, I plan to keep using a portion of the transfers that I receive from GiveDirectly to support my chicken business project to ensure that I can maximize the profits that I get from them and use them to fund their education. Ever since I started getting some money from the sale of these chicken, my children have never been sent back home for school fees, and I am grateful for this. Additionally, I was able to buy two cows with my previous transfers, and these cows have since had young ones, which I milk every day, selling the milk to help sustain my family's daily needs. I am incredibly grateful for the progress I've made in my life with the help of these transfers from GiveDirectly. This support has given me hope that my children will complete their education and pursue further studies to improve their lives in the future."

"I live with my two children and three grandchildren, and they all look up to me as their guardian. My plan is to use a portion of my transfers to support their well-being, ensuring they are well fed and that their school fees are paid. Additionally, the roof of my house is worn out, has many holes, and is leaking on one side. I plan to save a portion of my transfers, and once I have a substantial amount, I will buy roofing materials to repair my house. Once this is accomplished, I intend to use my transfers to buy goats, hoping they will multiply and increase in number and value. In the future, I plan to trade these goats for cows, which I would use to plow my farm since I am too old to till the land by hand. This way, my farm will have the opportunity to produce well, given good weather conditions."

"First and foremost, my goal for the upcoming year is to stabilize my small fish business and grocery. I am driven to establish a reliable source of income by focusing on selling essential food items. This endeavor is motivated by the desire to create a sustainable and consistent income flow. By opening a store that addresses the community's grocery needs, I aim to contribute to the local market while securing a livelihood for myself. This business venture marks a crucial step toward attaining financial stability and providing valuable goods to the community, aligning with my vision for the coming year."