When I started receiving transfers from Give Directly, I started saving with an intention to buy a dairy cow for rearing. This will not only be a reminder of the good work that Give Directly did in our village, but also a long term investment plan. I know with time the cow will reproduce and increase in number. The more cows I get the wealthier I will become.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am glad I was able to pay school fees for my two children; both of who are in secondary schools. With the aid I get from GiveDirectly and that from my retail business, I was also able to meet my family's daily needs. I am glad that my firstborn daughter is in her final year and for the past two years, I have been paying her school fees with the help of these transfers.

My expectation in the near future is to be in a position to be of help to someone else in need. I plan to invest more and be in a better financial position that will allow me to do this. I got encouraged when GiveDirectly; out of nowhere came to us and helped us. The fact that we are total strangers and they were able to trust us and gave us that much melts my heart. That really touched my heart and swore that I will always help someone whenever I am in a position to do so. I hope my business will grow, and boost me in this mission. I also wish to be in good health and strength to do all these activities.

My life is different from how it would have been before I started receiving transfers from Give Directly. I never thought any of my children would reach high school because I was not financially stable. I knew they would all drop out of school. Were it not for the transfers from Give Directly, my children would probably be the laughing stock in the village despite their bright nature. I am glad for the support to ensure my children study well.

Now that this is my son's last year in high school, My expenses on school fees will reduce as from December this year. Once I am done with schooling my eldest son I plan to buy a dairy cow. Cows do well in this area because of the climatic condition of this region. Their feeds are also readily available and affordable. That is why I felt dairy farming was the best option. It will later diversify my sources of income from the sale of milk. I bet my life will be better than the way it is right now. I thank Give Directly for the big support!

The biggest difference in my daily life ever since Give Directly came into my life is that I am less worried and less stressed about how to manage and pay school fees for my children in high school. I have a small retail business that has generates profits but may not be enough to pay their school fees and still cater for other basic needs. The monthly transfers that I usually get from Give Directly has really boosted me. I was able to expand my business and increase my profits. Generally, my income has improved and I can settle most of my needs

My prayer and expectation for the future is to be financially stable. I wish to be able financially so that I help the needy the same way Give Directly came through for us. I also pray that God gives me good health and strength to enable me make all these plans come to pass.

My life currently is far much better than how it was four months ago because I am able to pay school fee my two children in secondary school on time. Previously they used to be sent away from school due to delayed school payment. This was very discouraging and it affected their studies as it was evident in their poor performance. Things however changed when I started receiving the cash as I am able to pay the on time. I am now a proud parent foreseeing a bright future for my family through education.

Currently I do not have any new or additional goals in my life for the next four months. This is because I endeavor to educate my three children. I will be using the money from Give Directly plus the income from the shop to pay the fee.

The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer is that I am able to pay school for my children on time. I used the transfer to expand my shop business by increasing stock. For the past four months, the business has been doing well and this enabled me to pay the fee. Previously, It was a real struggling getting money for the fee since I am a single parent who solely depend on the business that then generating very low income due to lack of stock . Thanks to Give directly for coming through to assist.

In the next six months I hope I will have cleared my child fee who will be finishing his secondary education. This will relieve me some the of burden and allow me to invest the money on buying a dairy cow.

My life is currently different because I have peace and happiness knowing that the transfers are flowing in every month.

I have started investing in merry go round contribution towards payment of school fees for my kids.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that these transfers have enabled me to pay school fees for my kids.

I expect to have saved school fees for my daughter joining form one come next year.

my new goal is to participate in table banking with some of my neighbors to pool money for one person every month so that one can do a reasonable project and get it complete.this will help us to have real economic improvements.

my life is currently different in that i am empowered to think and believe beyond the small plans i used to have.i have began to have new good thoughts and plans to do more.

In the six months ,i expect my life to have changed as i will have saved money and have assets that will grow my fortunes.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that i am now stress free unlike before when i always had to work hard every day for long hours to get food.Nowadays i can get time to take rest and hence i no longer strain too much to meet my needs.