"My objective is to expand my livestock holdings, particularly by focusing on acquiring more goats and cows. These animals are relatively easy for me to care for, and I can depend on them as a financial safety net during challenging times. Currently, I am the proud owner of fifteen goats that I have been actively breeding. Given that I primarily engage in subsistence farming and lack a consistent source of income, these livestock provide invaluable support. My aim is to allow these animals to multiply, enabling me to sell them when I face urgent financial needs. Additionally, I have four grandsons whose education I actively support. Their father's employment situation is not stable, and there have been instances where I've had to step in and provide assistance. Given my less-than-favourable financial circumstances, I am concerned about their educational prospects. Consequently, I intend to rely on the growth of my goat herd as a means to secure their education."

"At the moment, I believe that livestock ownership is the most promising venture for me, primarily because it is relatively easy to manage. I currently have a small poultry flock and one sheep, but financial constraints have prevented me from expanding my livestock holdings. For a considerable period, I struggled with severe food shortages, largely due to prolonged drought conditions. Most of my income was devoted to purchasing food and water, leaving no room for investments in livestock. However, a positive turn of events occurred recently when I successfully cultivated my five-acre plot of land and reaped a bountiful harvest. With food security no longer a pressing concern, I am now in a position to allocate my monthly transfers towards acquiring livestock, with a particular focus on goats that have the potential to multiply over time. This strategic livestock investment will not only help me address my financial obligations but also secure my future. I intend to save a portion of my monthly income to gradually build up my livestock assets"

"I'm in the process of acquiring building materials like iron sheets and building poles to construct a new house. For quite some time, I've been residing in a grass-thatched hut that constantly requires maintenance. With a family of six children, none of whom have a proper dwelling, I believe this new house will provide a comfortable and secure home for all of us. My plan is to purchase a minimum of 20 iron sheets and the necessary building poles to facilitate the construction of our new house. This opportunity to have a decent home is especially significant, considering that we currently have an ample supply of food in our household. Building a house has been a challenging endeavor for us, particularly because of the difficult circumstances we've faced. My husband is no longer able to work due to his age, which has added to our challenges. Nonetheless, I am determined to see this project through to provide a better living environment for my family."

"Food insecurity is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do subsistence farming but the challenge is wildlife conflict in the village. They destroy farm produce and that has made me to rely on my husband who does casual jobs. Sometimes the family goes without food or the food available is given to children only."

"My primary intention is to allocate the majority of my upcoming transfer towards expanding my livestock holdings. At present, I possess a cow and a goat, both of which were acquired using funds from previous transfers. In the coming months, I anticipate that the livestock will multiply, resulting in a substantial increase in my initial investment. Once the dairy cow reaches maturity, I will be able to generate income by selling milk to individuals in the nearby village. The support provided through these transfers has not only allowed me to develop personally but also strengthens my resolve to attain financial stability through prudent investment of the funds. I am genuinely grateful for the opportunities these transfers have afforded me, and I am committed to making the most of them for a secure and prosperous future."

"My primary objective is to secure the necessary funds to support my children's education until they reach the highest level of academic achievement. To accomplish this, I intend to invest my monthly stipend in acquiring additional livestock, with a particular focus on goats. The inherent ability of goats to multiply will ensure a sustainable source of income in the future, enabling me to finance my children's education through the sale of some of these animals. In addition to prioritizing my children's education, I am also determined to construct a new house. The current state of my dwelling is dilapidated, with the risk of imminent collapse. To avert the possibility of homelessness, I have devised a plan to gradually acquire the necessary materials and construct a new home within the shortest possible timeframe. The financial support I have received through the transfers has been invaluable, and I am immensely grateful for it. The opportunities it has provided have allowed my children to pursue their studies with minimal interruptions, fostering their learning and growth. Witnessing their progress fills me with joy and further motivates me to work towards achieving these goals for their future."

"My primary objective is to increase my savings within our savings group, as this will provide me with additional funds to expand my business. The income generated from this business will play a crucial role in financing the education of my five children, who are currently in primary school. Thanks to the transfers I have received, significant improvements have been made in my life, particularly in terms of the quantity and quality of meals. Previously, our family would often miss meals due to limited financial resources to purchase sufficient food. However, since joining the program and receiving the transfers, this situation has changed dramatically. The support has alleviated the financial strain, ensuring that our family now has enough to eat, leading to a substantial improvement in our overall well-being. By saving more through the savings group and expanding my business, I am confident that I will be able to secure a brighter future for my children. The financial stability provided by the transfers has been instrumental in transforming our lives and has given us hope for a better tomorrow."

"My primary objective is to make substantial investments in acquiring livestock, as they present a promising avenue for wealth creation. Over the next few months, the two goats I currently possess will multiply, resulting in a significant expansion of my initial investment. With the proceeds, I plan to purchase additional goats, a dairy cow, and eventually a bull. The dairy cow will serve as a reliable source of income, as I can sell its milk. Meanwhile, the bull will prove invaluable in tilling my land during the rainy season, aiding in agricultural activities. This comprehensive approach to livestock ownership will contribute to my overall financial stability and agricultural productivity. I am sincerely grateful for the financial support I have received, as it has enabled me to enhance my quality of life through these investments. The opportunities afforded by this assistance have been pivotal in my pursuit of long-term prosperity."

"As I said, my tiny one room house accommodates 6 members of my house. This house is too small for all of use, we have tried to make the space work but as my children grow and having my oldest being 13 years it is now time to separate the children and myself and wife. I am looking forward to building a two roomed house which will accommodate myself, my wife and my two youngest children. I am planning to continue purchasing iron sheets monthly to ensure I reach this goal."

"I mentioned that I got an iron sheet in August. My aim is to expand my house. My 5 children, my husband and myself live in a one roomed house. Three beds are crammed into this little space, one bed for two of my older children, another bed for the other two and the last 3 year old sleeps with me and my husband. Seeing that my children are growing older I would wish that we could be able to have them in their own space but we cannot achieve this in this small one room, I hope to add another room to my already existing house to achieve this. I plan to achieve this using Givedirectly transfers."