"The recipient bought a cow, land and paid school fees."

"Lack of work and depending solely on casual labor is making my life difficult. This has come about because we are sometimes forced to go hungry because of a lack of food. This happens since when I don't get work, I'm unable to purchase food for my family."

"As the festive holidays draw near, I plan to use my upcoming transfers to buy a goat for a Christmas feast with my family and close relatives. This occasion will provide a wonderful opportunity for us to bond and reflect on the events of the year, both the successes and the setbacks. It will also be a chance for me to reset and establish new goals for the upcoming year. I am deeply appreciative of the financial assistance from Give Directly, which has significantly contributed to improving my quality of life."

"In the upcoming year, my primary goal is to acquire a permanent residence. To attain this objective, I aim to accumulate sufficient funds from my future transfers to finance all the necessary construction materials for the house. Additionally, I intend to expand my livestock holdings and enhance my livestock trading enterprise to generate a substantial income. I am deeply thankful for the assistance and express my sincere gratitude to Give Directly for their generous support."

"After my next transfer, I plan to invest my money in purchasing livestock as it's the most reliable way for me to build wealth and achieve financial stability. As the livestock multiply, the herd will grow, presenting an opportunity for me to sell some animals and generate income. I am truly grateful for the financial boost, as it will bring me closer to realizing my dream of financial stability."

"My intention is to utilize my upcoming transfers to invest in livestock. Over a short period, I aim to build a substantial herd, which can serve as a source of income should I choose to sell. I greatly appreciate the financial support provided by Give Directly, and I am confident that this investment will yield positive results, ultimately leading to financial independence."

"As I transition into adulthood, I find it increasingly challenging to partake in physically demanding tasks like farming and charcoal production. Consequently, my livelihood now hinges on investing in livestock and leveraging their reproductive abilities. By allowing them to multiply, I can subsequently sell some of the offspring at the market for a higher price, generating a substantial profit that will enable me to meet my needs. I am profoundly thankful for the financial support, as without it, I would have been trapped in poverty."

"My plan has been to set up a retail shop, the budget for this is about $600. I cannot get such a huge amount at once to start this business. Since my work is buying and selling animals my plan was to buy goats when they are kids until I get to ten goats, feed them and allow them grow to maturity where I will sell and afford two cows, the cows will only need a short while to mature to get to each be sold for $400 which will be enough for me starting the business."

"I had had a goal this year of starting a business. I knew with $250 to $350 I would be able to start the business. However with all the misfortune with health complications in my family I was not able to save the $20 monthly to go towards building this goal. However since I started saving last year I have some money and hope to resume saving soon so that next year I may make this dream of starting my own boutique a reality."

"The goal that I have at the moment is to finish paying for my sewing machine that I bought in installment. After this, I am planning to rent a shop where I will be operating from. Currently, I am being taught how to sew clothes by my husband who is also a tailor. I settled on starting a tailoring job since after watching my husband sew clothes, I have developed some passion in sewing and it is my wish to be a popular designer in my region."