"With another rainy season on the horizon, I see another opportunity to grow food crops on my farm. My primary goal is to increase the stock of food we recently harvested from the last planting season. This will ensure that my family has an adequate food supply. With this, I aim to use the cash transfers to expand my vegetable-selling business into a kiosk business, which I believe will bring in more profits and provide greater stability. Currently, it is the sole source of income I rely on to support my children's education, and my greatest wish is for it to grow and generate more income."

"I've harboured a long-standing aspiration to establish a small shop as a means of generating income. While I've been engaged in subsistence farming and livestock management, which are certainly commendable endeavours, they haven't consistently yielded substantial returns. Consequently, providing for my family's basic necessities, such as food and education for my children, has proven to be quite challenging. My current objective is to accumulate sufficient savings to procure a substantial inventory of cereals, sugar, and household goods that I can retail for a profit. This will help reduce our dependence on subsistence farming, which is both seasonal and subject to occasional failure. Launching the shop will establish a more dependable income source, and this is a goal I am committed to achieving in the upcoming year and beyond."

"Running my business is a responsibility I take very seriously. It's not just a source of income; it's my livelihood, and I'm determined to make it thrive. I've put in a lot of hard work and dedication to ensure its success, and I have big plans for its future. One of my major goals is to expand the business further. I believe that by scaling up my operations, I can increase my profits and financial stability. This growth will also bring more employment opportunities to the community, which is something I'm passionate about. I want to contribute to the economic development of my area and create jobs for others. Additionally, my business aspirations extend to the point where I can save up enough funds to purchase a dairy cow. Having a dairy cow would be a significant asset for my family. Not only would it provide us with a steady supply of milk for our consumption, but it would also open up opportunities for us to sell surplus milk and generate additional income. To achieve these goals, I plan to continue managing my business diligently, exploring new strategies, and staying informed about market trends. With a lot of humility, I am grateful to GiveDirectly for enabling me to make all these possible within the shortest time, and will uphold this newfound status going forward."

"Currently, my primary focus is on acquiring all the necessary materials to complete the construction of my two-room house. This new home will provide ample space to accommodate my family of three. Additionally, once the house is built, one of my goals is to purchase a bed and a mattress to furnish it. The prospect of achieving these objectives fills me with immense excitement and gratitude. The financial support I have received has been instrumental in helping me realize some of my dreams, such as regaining the ownership of a new house. I am truly thankful for the assistance that has made this progress possible."

"In the coming year and beyond, my objective is to establish my own vegetable-selling business. This endeavor will serve as an additional and reliable source of income for me. By generating extra income, I will be able to better provide for my family's needs, including purchasing food and covering school fees. I cannot express enough how genuinely delighted and excited I am about the assistance I have received through these transfers. The support has been instrumental in ensuring that my children continue to receive an education and have enough food to sustain them, particularly during these challenging economic circumstances."

"My primary objective is to pursue additional income-generating opportunities. Specifically, I aim to establish a livestock buying and selling enterprise. By engaging in this business venture, along with my existing poultry project, I anticipate earning a substantial income that will enable me to provide for my family's needs. I am incredibly appreciative of the transfer I received, as it has had a profound impact on various aspects of my family's well-being, including our health. Overall, we are in a much better situation now. This financial support has been particularly crucial for me since I lost my job in the mining sector back in 2020, during the initial outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic."

"Receiving the second transfer from GiveDirectly was a great relief for my family. It provided us with an opportunity to address some pressing needs. First, I allocated $300 for my son's education, specifically to cover his transition to secondary school in January. With him being in Grade 8 and preparing for his final exams, I wanted to ensure that he had all the necessary fees and supplies for a seamless start to his secondary education. I have every confidence that he has the potential to excel in his studies. In addition, I spent $50 on a sack of maize, which is a staple for my family of six. We use it for sustenance and potential income generation through surplus sales. To improve our living conditions, I invested $30 in household goods, including toiletries and kitchenware, and purchased a new mattress for $20, replacing the old one. I also spent $10 on transportation costs to bring all these purchases home. Lastly, I utilized the remaining amount to cover labor charges on my farm, which enhanced our agricultural productivity. I am grateful for the support from GiveDirectly, which has helped us to address some of our most pressing needs and improve our quality of life."

"After receiving the second transfer from GiveDirectly, my spouse and I were determined to make the most of this final chance. We went to the nearby shopping center with a well-planned budget of $200. Our first investment was in a heifer, which we hoped would boost our milk production in the future. We also purchased a sheep for $30, with the idea of using it to generate income for us. Our ultimate goal was to acquire another cow, considering our successful history in cattle rearing. To diversify our income streams, we bought six chickens for $39. These chickens were already laying eggs and provided us with a steady source of income to cover our daily expenses. We also allocated $50 for new clothing, including a sweater, a dress, two shirts for my husband, and two pairs of trousers. With $210 left, we decided to save it for household goods, including food. Our family had dwindled to just the two of us, as our children had embarked on their own journeys. These investments and improvements have brought us a sense of security and stability, ensuring a brighter future for our small household."

"The sensitization meetings organized by GiveDirectly were both informative and enlightening. What particularly impressed me was the program's commitment to providing equal empowerment to all beneficiaries. However, I believe that everyone in the village should be considered as long as they have a house within the village."

"I bought land because I want to farm"