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I am struggling to pay school fees for my two children in Patkawanin and Kipcherere secondary school. I sometimes feel like giving up but their hard work motivates me to work harder and support their dreams of being a doctor and teacher. The transfers from GiveDirectly will help me clear school fees arrears for my children Phyllis, Evans and Janet. It will cost $310 of the transfers. I began constructing a pit latrine for my family a year ago, but the project has stalled due to financial difficulties. I am happy that the transfers from GiveDirectly will enable us have a descent toilet and avoid open defecation. This will cost me $230 of the transfers from GiveDirectly. I will the remaining money to fence our family compound and buy four goats.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In August 2024, my daughter Phyllis Endao received her admission letter to pursue an undergraduate degree in education. The news brought immense joy and happiness to my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Life is unbearable in our area, the weather is extremely hot and dry. We cannot farm our land and produce food for our families. I depend on food from the market to feed my family of nine. This makes our cost of living high, my struggle does not end there. I do not have a stable source of income, I rely on charcoal burning and honey harvesting to put food on the table for my loved ones. My daughter Phyllis is a first year student in Chuka University pursuing an undergraduate degree in Education. I am happy that my daughter will have a colorful life after her studies, my happiness is short-lived. I'm struggling to enjoy my sleep at night, I am worried about how to pay off my school fee arrears for my daughter and two children in Patkawanin and Kipcherere secondary school.
