"Since I started saving part of my transfer a year ago, I know that by the time I finish college, I will have raised almost $600, which is my target. I plan to use the money I save to start a business after I finish college. I am counting the months because I will be finishing next year. Through asking and doing a little research, I think starting a boutique would be a good idea. Having this business will help me not to depend on people for financial support and will give me peace of mind as I look for employment. Once this business picks up well, I would also help my parents provide basic needs like school fees for my younger siblings. I appreciate this support since it helps me see that my future is bright, and I am optimistic to achieve my goals in life."

"My main goal is to join college. I completed my Form Four in March 2022, at Mlanza Secondary School. I want to enroll in a wiring course because the grade I got can easily be accepted for me to join it. The course will take two years to complete. I also believe wiring is a good course because everyone who does it makes it in life. I am planning to enroll for it in July after I receive money from my merry-go-round. This will help me and I will also be selling my chicken and my three goats so that I can be able to fund myself at school. I am required to pay $250 per year and I will be able to meet this as I will also be doing side hustles like selling clothes as well. I am fully prepared and I believe I will achieve all my goals in life."

"I am a mother of four children. I currently burn and sell charcoal. I want to invest in goats as I currently have six but by the end of this year, will make sure I get to ten and later exchange them for cows.I also have two chicken and I believe when they hatch they can easily multiply and I can also sell them when faced with financial challenge and also when my children are chased out of school, I can easily sell them as well and take them back to school. My joy is to see my children well educated and achieve their goals in life."

"My main goal is to improve our living standards. I have opened a shop and I plan to expand my business. By the time I have completely received my transfers, I would have expanded my business and it will have been stable enough to bring in a lot of profit. We had tried a lot of businesses before, like raring chicken but they all died and I am left with six right now. I plan then to invest more in expanding my shop because I believe I will only make profit and no loss this time round."

"I currently live in a small one room house and I live with all my five children. In that one room, I have my bed and also my children's bed in the house. I want to add one room so that at least my children will have their room and live comfortably and enjoy their privacy. I plan to buy a metal sheet each month and so far I have bought three metal sheets and also buy building sticks so that by the time I have everything I can start building my house. I currently have two cocks and a hen and when they hatch I can sell them and buy more metal sheets and also pay for my children's school fees so that they may have an easy time in school and brighten their future with the knowledge they get from school."

"I am a father of four children and currently work as a motorcycle driver. Our family resides in a one-room house, and I am determined to improve our living standards. My goal is to expand our living space into two rooms and provide my family with a better life. By the end of the year, I aim to have started this project, although its completion will depend on the amount of money that I will have. I know building a good home for my family is essential and will require proper planning which I'm currently doing."

"My biggest dream is to return to school and study tailoring. I am determined to pursue this dream once I have completed the construction of my house. Currently, I reside in my son's house after mine collapsed during the rainy season. Despite this setbacks, I remain optimistic about achieving my goals. Although my husband, who currently works as a house constructor, is unable to support me financially, I am determined to work hard for myself and my family. Tailoring is my passion, and I envision attending a tailoring polytechnic to perfect my skills.Upon completing my studies, I plan to purchase a sewing machine and start my own tailoring business. I aim to specialize in making dresses and school uniforms, which I will sell to my fellow villagers. My ultimate goal is to ensure that my children have access to education without facing the threat of being sent home due to unpaid fees. Additionally, I aspire to improve our living standards through my entrepreneurial in tailoring."

"After completing my tailoring studies at Mtawapa Polytechnic in January, I faced the challenge of not having a sewing machine or a suitable location to start my tailoring business. As a result, I decided to start a vegetable-selling business instead. My plan is to save significantly from this venture, as well as from my monthly transfers, so that by the end of the year, I can fulfill my dream of opening a tailoring shop. In my tailoring shop, I will be creating a wide range of dresses and other garments, using various materials and designs to enhance my skills and secure a brighter future. This transition will not only empower me but also instill confidence in my abilities to excel in life."

"I currently live in a one-room mud house, which is too small for my family. Joining a merry-go-round is my strategy to save enough money to build a spacious brick house. The new house will have three rooms, providing the privacy we lack and ensuring we have space for guests. Constructing this house will boost my self-esteem and fill me with pride. Despite being currently unemployed, I plan to start a shop after completing the house. I will start selling goods to my neighbors, in order to make more profits that will improve our living standards."

"Receiving support from GiveDirectly has filled my heart with hope and determination. In the years to come, I am deeply focused on securing a bright future for my seven children by prioritizing their education. With three in secondary school, three in primary, and one in college, the financial strain is significant. However, I hope to overcome this through the poultry project, which I am confident will provide the necessary funds. I believe education is the most valuable inheritance I can offer them, a key to unlocking endless possibilities. It is my heartfelt wish to see them prosper, achieving dreams that once seemed out of reach."