"I bought some land and cow and added some capital in my business"

"I hope to buy a bigger plot of land for my sonand settle him there"

"My lifelong dream revolves around diving into livestock farming, with a special focus on raising cows. I cling to the hope that the goats I've acquired will reproduce, paving the way for me to exchange them for cows, which will eventually multiply over time. My ultimate vision is to venture into milk sales, not only to sustain my household but also to strengthen my family's income. This endeavor isn't just about profits but also about securing my children's education and ensuring their future well-being. With each step forward, my dreams are materializing, igniting a fire of determination within me to create a brighter future for my family."

"All is well"

"I had never owned a cow in my life , but due to GiveDirectly transfers I'm able to own one"

"I was always mocked by people, This transfer has brought me joy that i had never experienced before"

"My husband and I relied solely on charcoal production to sustain our daily lives and to provide for our ten children, four girls, and six boys. This was far from sustainable, as the scarcity of logs meant we could only manage to produce, at most, five bags of charcoal over 2 weeks. We sold these to brokers at a lower rate, sometimes $5 per bag or, at times, as low as $3.5. Our production was limited to using Prosopis trees, further contributing to the log shortage. Using any other type of tree was against the law, posing a great risk of arrest. This situation made it challenging to cover even basic expenses like school fees. Upon receiving my second transfer from GiveDirectly, I allocated $250 to construct a house for my four daughters. Until then, my husband and I shared our living space with them, which was becoming less practical as they grew older. Meanwhile, my six sons resided in a separate house. The new one-roomed house for my daughters, complete with an iron sheet roof and mud walls, was a step towards ensuring privacy for my husband and me. Additionally, I utilized part of the funds to pay school fees for my two boys in secondary school $100 for one and the other $50. In addition, I spent $30 on second-hand clothes for my seven younger children and allocated the remaining $20 toward purchasing a few essential food items. Thank you GiveDirectly for your support."

"I'm truly thankful for the unconditional cash transfer from GiveDirectly. It allowed me to make decisions about how to spend the money. The education provided by GiveDirectly officers helped us understand the source of the funds better, removing any doubts or fears. I strongly advocate for GiveDirectly to continue with this same approach."

"Before the cash transfers come to an end, my goal is to establish a source of wealth that can continue to fund my children's education. I plan to achieve this by rearing livestock, particularly goats. I've already bought one goat, which has given birth to a kid, and my aim is to expand this herd whenever I have the opportunity to acquire more. In the future, I'm confident that I can sell them to help pay the school fees of my two children. I hope this dream becomes a reality because I'm not eager to return to making charcoal, as the activity is physically demanding."

"I have a goal to install a solar charging system in my house. I am happy that my sons bought me a solar panel, but they could not afford the other charging equipment like batteries. I aim to save money to purchase this equipment. Having these items will not only help fix charging and lighting issues in my household but also allow me to generate income by charging electric gadgets for my community for a fee. This will improve my independence after the cash transfers end and reduce my reliance on my sons, enabling them to focus on their own families."