"In my upcoming transfer, I have made plans to address a few important needs in my house. Firstly, I intend to install a door to enhance both my personal safety and the security of my belongings. This addition will provide a sense of protection and peace of mind. Another item on my list is purchasing a bed to improve my comfort while sleeping. Currently, I rely on a mattress placed directly on the ground, which can feel chilly at times. Having a proper bed will not only offer better insulation but also ensure a warmer and more comfortable sleeping experience. Additionally, I am considering investing in a solar panel. This will serve multiple purposes, including illuminating my house effectively and enabling convenient charging of my mobile phone. By harnessing solar energy, I will be able to save money that would have otherwise been spent on phone charging services. These planned improvements are aimed at enhancing my overall living conditions, providing a safer and more comfortable environment, and allowing for increased convenience in daily life."

"I'm presently residing in a tiny house that cannot accommodate my five children. They are currently staying with neighbors and relatives, which is a very distressing situation. I'm working towards saving enough money to purchase building poles and 14 sheets of iron. I intend to build a house and save them from the troubles of seeking shelter during the night. This will provide them with the comfort and security of having their own place to sleep in. Additionally, I recently acquired a new mattress and I am in the process of buying a new bed to replace the old, uncomfortable traditional bed I've been using for years."

"I want my children to go to school and finish. My husband and I get limited opportunities for work because of our education. I fear this will be the case if my children miss out on an education. I plan to direct all the transfers to educating my children. I have spent previous transfers on them and I plan to do this with the future transfers."

"I have three school going children while one is still at home. I would love for them to get an education and that means I need to be financially able take care of this. I am buying goats since they are fast at reproducing, I have also gotten chicken from previous transfers. I however prefer goats as they are resilient to the weather and disease and that means I will not loose them even during the drought season or loose them to disease. This goats will multiply and allow me to make money to educate my children."

"I used to hawk Arabian pastries as a way of making ends meet, I wanted to expand the business but being that food was scarce I had held off on this idea. However two months ago we had harvested and were spending less on food and so I started investing on the business. My hope is to grow to a point that it allows me to comfortably take care of my child and educate the child without a struggle."

"Job availability is the challenge that I am currently facing in life. I casual jobs which gives me a very low income that does not sustain my family. My daughter has been at home for a year now waiting for school fees to join college. I am really struggling since I also have have other four children at primary and secondary school respectively."

"My primary goal is to attain financial stability, as the income from my charcoal business has proven inadequate to meet my children's needs. To address this challenge, I have initiated a livestock rearing venture with a primary focus on raising goats. I am pleased to share that I have already started the process of acquiring goats, and I am optimistic that their numbers will multiply into a larger herd. This investment holds great value for me, as it signifies my ability to provide for my family's current and future requirements."

"My dream has always been to become a teacher, a passion I have had since childhood. I am now on the verge of completing my secondary education and have aspirations to enroll in college in the coming year. Unfortunately, my parents are unable to financially support my college tuition. In light of this, I have devised a plan to embark on poultry farming, with the goal of raising and selling chickens once they reach maturity. This endeavor will generate the income I need to cover my educational expenses. I'm happy that I can transform my dream into reality, and this is made possible through the unwavering support and commitment from GiveDirectly."

"My goal has always been to rear broiler chickens because they mature faster and can provide a good source of income. Unfortunately, financial constraints, such as school fees for my children, limited me from realizing this dream. So, I decided to invest the initial cash transfers in purchasing four indigenous hens. These hens later gave rise to another 14 chickens that have now matured. Having this flock of chickens motivates me to continue keeping livestock because I can sell them to generate funds for my family's needs. Additionally, another goal of mine is to exchange some of these chickens for a calf in the future. Once this calf matures into a bull, I can use it for plowing activities on my farm. This will save me the struggle and expenses of having to hire an ox-plow and will be a valuable addition to my agricultural activities."

"My primary objective is to save money within our savings group with the intention of using it to acquire additional livestock, such as goats and chickens. Currently, I am the owner of 30 chickens and seven goats, which I am diligently caring for. These animals serve as valuable assets that I can turn to in times of financial need. In addition to this, I shoulder the responsibility of covering the educational expenses for my two brothers, as my parents are no longer able to provide support due to their advanced age. Consequently, I am setting aside funds in anticipation of their future educational endeavors. Given that my siblings depend on me for their education and I lack a consistent source of income to sustain them, I believe that the ownership of these livestock will help ensure their educational aspirations and secure their future."