The thought that constantly fills my mind is renovating my kitchen, the place where I find solace in cooking some meals for my loved ones. Every time it rains, the leaks in the ceiling create chaos, making cooking an arduous task. But I know that once I have the means, I will transform this space into a haven of functionality and beauty. With determination and the dream of a dry, functional kitchen, I can't wait to embark on this journey of transformation, turning my current hardship into a future accomplishment that will bring joy to my daily life.

According to me, GiveDirectly is an immaculate organization, and I say this with utmost conviction. They arrived in our community with the sole purpose of empowering its members, and the results have been nothing short of extraordinary. In our area, a significant number of children had to abandon their education because of the insurmountable school fees, but thanks to GiveDirectly's support, they are now back in school, thirsting for knowledge once more. Witnessing this transformation, I cannot deny the immense impact that GiveDirectly has had on our lives. They have brought hope, opportunity, and a brighter future to our once-struggling community, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

Receiving the cash transfer from GiveDirectly was a turning point in my life. With the money, I finally completed the roofing of our humble house, which now stands as a secure haven for my family. No longer do we have to worry about rain leaking through the makeshift roof. The joy in my children's eyes, when they saw their new home, was priceless, and it filled my heart with immense gratitude. With part of the cash, I decided to invest in two goats. They may seem like a simple purchase to some, but these goats represent hope and prosperity for us. Not only do they provide us with an income through selling their offspring, but they also remind me that a brighter future is within reach. Moreover, the rest of the money allowed me to take a much-needed break from my exhausting charcoal-burning business. I am thankful for this break as it not only rejuvenated me but also enabled me to purchase food for my family during the downtime. My heart brims with gratitude for the positive changes that the GiveDirectly cash transfers have brought into our lives.

It was a calm evening when I was in the kitchen doing some preparations for making an evening meal when I received a message on my phone. My helper who was next to me aiding in the preparations took the phone to check what kind of a message it was since I do not know how to read. Upon checking, she jumped on me in happiness and I was wondering what could have happened before she broke the news. Alas! I was dump-founded for realizing that I had received the promised transfer from GiveDirectly. Happiness engulfed me knowing that I had got some money to construct a good and secure house since the one I had was collapsing.

The biggest difference that I can attest to is that, through the transfer, I have been able to construct a good permanent house since the one I have was collapsing. Even though the house is still under construction but I feel it is an achievement because it has given a new face to my home and my life. In addition to that, I now get enough food since the time I received the transfer unlike before. Initially, my family used to go up to two days a week without meals something that was stressful and deprived me the piece of mind seeing the children crying of hunger.

Upon getting the transfer, I started construction of a new house using interlocking blocks since the one I had was collapsing and I wanted to get a permanent solution. The house is three-quarters complete. Since the collapsing house still has good iron sheets, I intend to use the same iron sheets to roof the new house which is still under construction. As of now, the amount I have spent on the house is $230. Despite my house being incomplete, I am happy for GiveDirectly for the far I have reached with the construction. If it were not for the organization, I would not have done this wonderful work. Living with an extended family of 16 and the breadwinners are casual laborers, I opted to buy two bales of maize flour for the family. Thereafter, I bought two goats for $70 so that I also start an investment because the future is unpredictable. For the remaining amount, I saved $150 for the ongoing construction process.