"I am committed to continuing to raise livestock, particularly goats. I am grateful to have begun this endeavor by acquiring four goats from previous cash transfers. As they reproduce and the herd grows in the future, I will have the option to sell them to meet any needs that may arise including medical expenses. This will consequently alleviate my dependence on my son in the future."

"My main goal is to start a kiosk business that I will run from home. With a business, I believe that the stream of income will be consistent, making it easier to fund my three children's education. Since their mother passed away, the responsibility of taking care of them has solely fallen on me. I always want to ensure that their needs are catered for even in her absence. So, I would be happy if I could start the business before the year ends. I anticipate that the initial stock will require at least $100. Right now, I am focusing on farming because the long rains have started. However, once the farming season is over, I plan to start saving for the shop."

"I am grateful that I have finally achieved my long-term goal of building a house with an iron roof. For many years, I lived in a grass-thatched hut. At my age, I can no longer work and support myself. Instead, I rely on transfers and some support from my son, who has his own family to take care of. In order to reduce my financial burden, I have decided to invest in livestock, specifically goats. Goats are easy to take care of and breed quickly. I currently own eight goats and plan to buy more in the future. This will allow me to sell them and generate cash whenever I need it."

"I am pleased that I have finally achieved my long-term goal of building an iron-roofed house. For years, I had been living in a grass-thatched hut. At my age, I am no longer able to engage in jobs that can help me take care of my needs. Therefore, I mainly rely solely on the transfers for my upkeep and some support from my son, who does casual jobs in town and has his own family to support. To reduce the financial burden, I have decided to invest in livestock, particularly goats. Goats are easy to take care of and breed and their multiplication rate is high. I currently own eight goats, and I plan to purchase more in the coming years. This will enable me to sell them and generate some cash whenever I need it."

"My goal is to maintain my medication schedule and regular checkups. Thanks to the monthly transfers, it has become easier for me to receive treatment. My parents are not financially stable enough to support me in this regard, and this would cause them undue stress. However, with the current arrangement, I can get my medication on time and maintain a proper diet. Additionally, I plan on purchasing more livestock to keep, which will help me with my financial needs as they multiply."

"I am the mother of 8 kids, and my husband and I have been struggling to cater to the basic needs of our children. However, when I received the cash, I immediately allocated $100 for school fees and $20 for school uniforms for our children. They have been relying on their father's salary, which is insufficient due to its limited amount since he is a primary teacher.Furthermore, I set aside $40 to purchase bean seeds and prepared the farm to plant half a hectare of beans. Beans are resilient during dry seasons, and now that it's raining, we decided to plant them, considering the uncertainty of the rainfall's duration. We used to plant maize, but due to unpredictable rains, we opted for beans instead.The remaining amount was utilized to buy foodstuff. Initially, we relied on farming for food, and when farming was not productive, we sold cows to cover expenses. I am not employed; I stay at home, managing both farming and livestock. However, while life was not excessively challenging for us, there were times when expenses piled up.Thanks so much to GiveDirectly for providing us with such support. We are grateful and feel appreciated."

"My objective is to complete the construction of my own house. Several years ago, my house collapsed, and since then, I have been living in my grandson's home. Currently, I am in the process of acquiring building poles and iron sheets to commence the construction. To achieve this, I have joined a merry-go-round where I am contributing $10 every month. I plan to use the savings when my turn comes to purchase the materials in bulk and commence the construction."

"My current goal is to ensure that all four of my children, who are currently in school, continue with their studies without any struggles despite my financial predicament. It is my desire that they can pursue their educational aspirations and attend school without any hindrances. My top priority is to ensure that I pay their fees on time to avoid any situation where they may be sent home due to outstanding fees. I believe that with the assurance of receiving the money every month, my children's education will be well taken care of in the years that I will be part of the program."

"Looking ahead, my priority is to build a new house. The current structure has been significantly weakened by the heavy rains last year, and I am concerned it may collapse with the next rainfall. Therefore, I plan to allocate the next cash transfers towards purchasing materials for a new house, such as building poles and iron sheets. Securing a stable and safe shelter for my family is essential, and I am determined to prioritize this goal hopefully before this year ends."

"I have aspirations to build a new house. The current structure is old and deteriorating, with damaged poles and walls that are on the verge of collapsing. I want a new house with mud walls and at least three rooms, which would significantly improve our living conditions. Also, I aim to start a kiosk business in the future. This venture would serve as a reliable source of income, supporting my efforts to provide for my three children. I believe that a business would offer more stability and guaranteed income compared to the casual jobs I currently undertake, such as making charcoal."