My unwavering focus is on witnessing a remarkable journey unfold—the academic success of my children. As a father, there is nothing more fulfilling than watching them excel in school, their young minds blossoming with knowledge and potential. I am deeply committed to providing them with every opportunity and resource they need to thrive. I am committed to providing them with all the support they need, both emotionally and intellectually, to ensure they have every opportunity to succeed. With a strong foundation in education, I believe they will go on to achieve their dreams and contribute positively to the world. My heart swells with pride at the thought of their accomplishments, and I eagerly anticipate the fulfillment of this heartfelt goal.

GiveDirectly's approach has left an indelible mark on my perception of assistance. The field officers' exceptional conduct has been a shining example of equality and integrity. Throughout the process, they treated everyone with respect and without discrimination, and remarkably, they never sought a bribe. This level of professionalism and dedication has not only restored my faith in aid organizations but has also set a precedent for how assistance should truly be provided.

Being a single father to five children has never been an easy road, especially with my meager income from my charcoal business. The recent unconditional cash transfer came as a lifeline, allowing me to address some pressing concerns. I immediately allocated $300 of the transfer to pay the school fees for my son, who is in high school. Education has been a constant struggle due to financial constraints, resulting in my children's on-and-off attendance and, consequently, their academic performance suffering. With the fees settled, I couldn't help but feel a surge of happiness and relief as I watched all my children head to school together, knowing they would finally receive the education they deserve. The remaining amount from the transfer was wisely invested in purchasing a dairy cow. This decision wasn't just about securing their future education; it was about long-term sustainability. The cow will provide a steady source of income through milk production, ensuring that I can consistently cover their school fees and meet their daily needs. As I look at the cow grazing in the field, I can't help but feel a sense of optimism for the first time in a while, knowing that I'm taking steps toward breaking the cycle of financial struggle for my family.

I was relaxing outside my house after taking lunch. This is what I always do after completing my morning work of charcoal burning. It was around 2 pm when I received the message notification on the phone. I was eager to check and know the content of the text message since it was unusual to receive sms at that time. Surprisingly, I had received the transfer from Givedirectly which we were promised during the enrollment stages. I was happy to receive the transfer that would improve our living conditions as well as support the education of my 3 kids.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to support and pay the school fees of my children on time without struggling. This has improved their morale in pursuing their studies unlike before when they were always out of school due to pending fees. Furthermore, we are happy that we reside in a better and more respectable shelter than before.

I am a single parent, living in a small one-roomed house together with 3 children, a girl and two boys. I had desired to own a decent house but my efforts were in vain due to the poverty condition in the family. I spent $280 to build a decent two-roomed structure, one room for myself and others for the children. Furthermore, I used $170 to support the education of my three children who are both in primary and secondary school. Remaining with them at home because of the huge fee arrears was bothering my mind. At the moment, they are learning without being discontinued because of the transfers. I also bought enough food with the remaining amount because of the ongoing famine in our area.