"With a newfound stability in our home, my aspirations turned towards personal growth and entrepreneurship.Recognizing the untapped potential in our village, I decided to embark on a journey of studying beauty and therapy. The absence of local salons and the inconvenience people faced in traveling for hairdressing services convinced me that establishing a beauty business could thrive in our community.Looking beyond my studies, I envisioned a venture into the retail sector. Observing the market dynamics in my village, I saw a gap for a clothing business. Anticipating high demand due to the absence of such enterprises in the area, I set my sights on creating a unique and marketable clothing business."

"Livestock"

"I was in the garden, then I saw a mobile money message, felt so happy and jumped. Immediately rushed home and went to the mobile money agent, I Immediately thought of buying either land, a cow or constructing"

"My goal is to provide a college-level education for all of my children. I firmly believe that education is the cornerstone of success, offering the promise of securing good work opportunities in the future. To work towards this goal, I have started saving my transfers, and I plan to continue setting aside subsequent transfers to actualize this dream. The ability to pursue my dreams through this organization brings me great joy, and I am sincerely grateful for the support extended to me."

"After enduring years of persistent drought, I am happy that our village finally received much-needed rainfall. This blessing resulted in a bumper harvest that we continue to enjoy to this day. With an abundance of food, my focus for the upcoming year is to further invest in the goat business. Currently, I have 10 goats, and I aspire to expand this number using the forthcoming transfers. The goat business serves as a vital source of income, providing the flexibility to quickly sell the goats in case an urgent need arises. I express deep gratitude to GiveDirectly for their unwavering support throughout this journey with my family."

"In the coming year, my primary objective is to secure medical attention for my son, who has been dealing with persistent leg issues for the past few months. These health challenges have significantly restricted his mobility and have made him unable to work. Presently, I find myself burdened with the responsibility of caring for his four children, and my financial resources are barely sufficient to meet all our needs. Facilitating his medical treatment would not only pave the way for his recovery but also empower him to resume work and provide for his children. Achieving this goal would bring a profound sense of relief to me. I express my gratitude to GiveDirectly for their invaluable support in these challenging times."

"We now have a cow and feel confident and happy because of it"

"n the future, I aspire to acquire a car, a goal impeded by the limited income I currently earn from my business. I aim to use the car for my entrepreneurial endeavors. To realize this aspiration, I plan to save money in the bank from the income generated by my current job. I firmly believe that obtaining a car would serve as a crucial investment, enabling me to conduct business in remote or inaccessible locations. This, in turn, would contribute to increased earnings and ultimately lead to an enhanced quality of life."

"Together with my family, we have made the decision to set aside a portion of my future transfers for several months. This saving initiative aims to facilitate my access to a correctional facility, where I can receive the necessary support to improve and pursue a better life. I am elated by the financial support, recognizing its pivotal role in my journey towards recovery. Without this assistance, the level of poverty within my family would have hindered my ability to seek help at the correctional facility."

"Looking ahead, my intention in the forthcoming months is to utilize my transfers to finalize the remaining tasks on the walls and acquire a new wooden bed and mattress. The replacement of my broken sisal bed and the addition of a mattress are essential to alleviate the back pains I have been experiencing. I am profoundly thankful for the financial assistance, which has played a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of my life."