In the coming years and beyond, I plan to focus on farming maize and tomatoes on my two acres of land. I intend to put in more effort to ensure I have the necessary farm inputs to maximize production. My goal is to produce enough food for my children's consumption and to sell the surplus. By selling the extra produce, I aim to save for their future education, especially since my older child will soon be entering secondary school, where I will need to pay tuition. This strategy will ensure that my children have access to the education they need.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly has excelled by providing unconditional cash transfers, giving us the freedom to spend the money according to our priorities. This approach has brought about positive changes in my village. Unlike before, children are no longer missing school, as many parents have used the transfers to cover educational expenses. There has also been a noticeable improvement in the quality of housing structures. I also appreciate the organization’s dedication to follow-up visits, especially for the vulnerable and those who are hard to reach via phone calls. This ensures that everyone receives their transfers on time. I have not noticed anything that needs improvement. Keep up the good work, GiveDirectly!

I have been sleeping at a friend's house since the recent floods in April swept away my home. This situation has been both embarrassing and uncomfortable for me as an adult. However, I took immediate action to rebuild my house. I spent $310 on essential building materials such as iron sheets, nails, and frames, and $40 on labor. I am relieved and excited that the construction of my new house is almost complete. We are just finishing up the final touches, like mudding the floor, and soon I can move in and have a proper roof over my head again. Additionally, I purchased a new bed and mattress for $50, replacing the old, worn-out ones I had before. This will provide a much-needed, comfortable place to sleep after all the stress and discomfort of the past few months. I also made sure that my four children had enough to eat by buying a sack of maize and other foodstuffs with the remaining $50. Knowing they have a sufficient food supply has taken a huge weight off my shoulders.

In April, devastating floods swept away the old mud hut where I used to reside, leaving me homeless. Since then, my one child and two grandchildren have been taking refuge in the house that my mother left behind. According to our culture, it is taboo to sleep in my mother's house, so I have been forced to seek sleeping arrangements from friends. This situation makes me feel very uncomfortable and displaced. My plan for the coming year is to build a two-roomed house made of iron sheets using the third transfer from GiveDirectly. Having my own space will relieve me of the shame of having to borrow a place to sleep at my age, allowing me to live without the constant worry of imposing on others.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly has been effective in promoting equality within the community by providing assistance to everyone, regardless of their financial status. Additionally, the organization kept their word, since we received the exact amount of money they had promised on time. However, I suggest that the organization should consider conducting in-person follow-up visits to the elderly in their homes, as many of them may not feel comfortable communicating over the phone due to a lack of familiarity with technology.

My mother had been sick for more than two years, and as the only child left behind after losing my brother, it has been very challenging to manage everything. Caring for her required both emotional and financial resources, and it has been a constant source of stress and worry for me. The transfer came at a critical time when her health had worsened, and she had to be rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we lost her. The entire second transfer went towards paying off the hospital bill and covering her funeral expenses. I am deeply grateful for the financial support from GiveDirectly. Without it, I do not know how I would have managed these overwhelming expenses.

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I received the money in for the preparation and my mum was very sick now,life was very hard,i was takig care of the deceased.i was to renovate my home and buying goats i have no any other option,god