"I was overjoyed when I received the cash transfer from GiveDirectly. It was a turning point for my family. We decided that our top priority was to secure a stable source of income. With $370, we purchased a second-hand motorbike for my husband. He started a transportation business, ferrying light cargo and people from one place to another. It was tough in the beginning, but slowly his earnings started to grow, and we saw hope on the horizon. I also decided to invest $65 in a new mattress. Our old one was worn out and uncomfortable, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. With the new mattress, our sleep improved, and we felt more rested and ready to face each day. We also bought two goats for $50, seeing it as an investment in our future. Additionally, we used some of the money to buy a solar panel. This was a game-changer for our family, especially for our children. They could now study well at night, which improves their school performance. The remaining funds were used to buy food and clothes for our children, ensuring they had the basics they needed. Thanks to GiveDirectly for transforming our lives through unconditional cash transfers."

"My biggest dream is to provide a better home for my daughters. Right now, we're all cramped into our small, run-down house, and it's not a healthy or comfortable place for them to grow up. So, I've been working these odd jobs and saving every penny aiming to increase the amount I set aside from GiveDireclty for the same purpose. One day soon, I hope to see the joy in their eyes when we step into our new home, a place where they can thrive and be safe. That's what keeps me going, knowing that with a little bit of money and a lot of determination, I can give my daughters the bright future they deserve."

"I reside at my place of employment, my plan is to build a bigger and better house back at home where my family is. The current house doesn't provide the necessary space and privacy for my family, especially for my daughters. In addition to constructing a comfortable home, I will venture into poultry farming as a means of generating income. This will not only address our household needs but also lay the foundation for future financial security. As I move forward, I am determined to continue with more achievements."

"I had wanted to pursue a medical related course for my diploma and worked hard and obtained good results to allow me join school. I cleared my KCSE in 2018 but I haven't had a chance to join college since of my financial incapacitation. My mother is my only living parent and she makes charcoal to try support us, however this is not sufficient as to start school I need about $800 upfront before admissions. My mother makes about $20 monthly with presents a huge gap. So I have embarked on animal farming in order to raise the necessary cash for this venture. I hope to have more goats since they procreate fast enough and I can sell them and save towards going to school."

"My goal is to become self sufficient i terms of finances. My grocery stall sells things needed but I can only attract more customers by expanding the business further. I hope to use some part of my transfers to reinvest in the business as well as earnings from it to ensure it grows steadily providing enough capital to grow itself and also pay school fees as well feed the home."

"Givedirectly transfers have reignited my passion dreams and ambition. I did my KCSE exams in 2018 and have not gotten a chance to get into college because of financial constrains. I however started saving towards a goal of $1000 from my Givedirectly transfers with the aim of joining college to pursue a diploma in ICT. My hope is that I will create employment for my fellow youths by starting ICT related businesses after school."

"My goal is just to have a bigger and more stocked stall. I have vegetables such as amaranth, kale, spinach and cabbage in my stall as well as tomatoes, eggplants, chillies and capsicum. My hope is to have much more than this that my stall is the one stop shop for anyone wishing to meet their grocery needs. I am also planning to build on my animal herds so they are much more and can be used as a source for cash in case of emergencies."

"As I said the drought made it impossible for me to target my funds into building an emergency fund. My plan is to buy more animals to ensure I have an emergency fund. Animals easily propagate and one goat today can be four goats in a few months. Having harvested I have some spare cash in my transfers that I can redirect to saving for buying animals. They will help me deal with emergency situations and upcoming financial needs that I haven't planned for."

"I started receiving my transfers before I got into college but since that was a possibility I was pursuing started saving little by little to have enough to ensure I could pay my admission fees and do some shopping whenever I would join school. I was able to meet this goal when I finally got the chance to get into school. My dad helped start me off with school fees but with the burdening responsibilities on him I saw this cash transfers as a great way to ensure I helped in reducing my school fees debt. My plan is to continue using this cash to pay for rent and school fees to ensure I finish school in 2025 so I am able to pursue opportunities that in turn will help my family and community at large."

"I am engaged in livestock farming, primarily raising goats and sheep with a total herd of around 20 animals. Given our recent successful harvest that will provide food for my family in the coming months, my primary goal is to continue providing essential care to my livestock and growing the herd. Ensuring they receive proper medical attention, regular deworming, and maintaining a clean environment is crucial to their well-being. Losing my animals due to a lack of veterinary care would be devastating. Furthermore, I aim to expand my herd as a means of wealth creation to support my wife, seven children, and myself with household needs such as food and tuition for our children. My long-term vision is to create a stable and sustainable source of income through livestock farming to provide for my family's needs and secure a better future for my children."