"As the festive season approaches, I intend to allocate a portion of my transfer money to purchase quality food and celebrate with my family during the festivities. Furthermore, I aim to save enough to enroll my son in school next year, as he will be ready to start his education. To ensure that I can financially support my son's education in the future, I plan to increase my investment in purchasing livestock. Once they multiply, I will sell some of the livestock and use the proceeds to cover his school fees. The financial support from the transfers is deeply appreciated, as it has significantly improved my quality of life, lifting me out of misery."

"The heavy rains this month caused significant damage to my house, washing away part of the mud walls and leaving me to endure the cold and chilly weather at night. The deteriorating condition of my house is a source of concern, and I fear it may collapse. I intend to use my future transfers to repair the house and ensure it is safe for habitation. Despite these challenges, I am genuinely grateful for the financial support I've received through transfers, which has significantly improved my life."

"My achievements primarily center on acquiring additional livestock, raising them, and expanding the herd. This will ultimately enable me to sell some of the livestock, using the proceeds to support my son's education and assist my husband in managing the household expenses. I am extremely grateful for the financial assistance provided by Give Directly, as it has been instrumental in this progress."

"Both of my children have finished their final exams, with one completing class eight and the other finishing class six. The older child will be entering form one, while the younger one will be starting junior secondary school at the beginning of the year. This transition necessitates a significant investment in purchasing new school uniforms and covering school fees for their enrollment in their new schools. I am extremely grateful for the support I have received from Give Directly, and I am hopeful that it will further enhance my life in the upcoming year."

"I aim to utilize my upcoming transfers to expand my goat inventory. At present, I own two goats and intend to purchase another, thus augmenting their quantity. As they multiply in the future, the herd will expand, enhancing the potential for selling them and generating a substantial income. I am deeply grateful for the transfers, and this investment will reduce my reliance on farming for livelihood, significantly easing my life."

"I have spent most of it on buying land"

"In the upcoming year, my primary objective is to renovate my deteriorating house, which is currently in a dilapidated state. I've initiated the process by purchasing new iron roofing sheets to replace the old, rusted ones, and I am eager to extend these renovations to address issues with the walls and floors. To fund these repairs, I plan to utilize both my current income and the transfers expected in the future. The prospect of having a secure and improved home holds great significance for me, as it will undoubtedly bring peace of mind and a renewed sense of comfort."

"I look forward to my son completing college next year, a development that will provide a welcome relief from his educational expenses. With an ample supply of food at present, my intention is to use my transfers exclusively for acquiring goats. Currently, I have two, and I aspire to expand this number with the proceeds from my ongoing chicken project. The establishment of a goat-rearing business holds the promise of significantly enhancing my income, thereby fostering greater financial stability. The anticipated outcome brings a sense of peace of mind and security, for which I am truly grateful."

"I aspire to establish a lasting legacy, a testament to the years during which I have received these transfers, persisting even after the project concludes. My intention is to construct a shelter and raise goats and chickens until they reach maturity. The forthcoming transfers will be instrumental in realizing this objective, creating an additional source of income for my family. I am genuinely pleased to have been given this opportunity to positively transform my life."

"I was at the centre, going to buy some small items, when I saw the cash message, I felt so happy. The first thought was to buy a cow and livestock"