Yes, I have many goals some of which I have already achieved and others I know will be possible through these funds. One of my goals has always been to have proper lighting in the house. This is because the children at home have been straining when it comes to doing their homework. With this money, I was able to buy solar lighting and am happy to say my children's future is bright. Another one of my goals is to build myself a home that is a security and I have started the journey by buying galvanized roofing sheets and wooden poles which would be used in the construction.

Give directly has been a big help in terms of providing for me and my family financial stability where before this program we did not have a source of income and we're living from hand to mouth. With this money, I have been able to achieve my dreams of building my own home. I would only ask that this program continues as it is a great support to us.

I spent KES.30000 on solar lighting which has brought light into our lives. We have been using kerosene lamps for a long time which has not been cost-efficient since the increase in fuel prices. Solar light has also reduced the amount of smoke we inhale and strain in our bodies. The children can now do their homework with ease. The rest of the money remaining was KES.23,150. I used it in the continuation of the construction of my home. This money has made my dreams come true and for that, I cannot begin to express the gratitude I have towards Give directly.

It was around 9 am when I was in the staff room relaxing after completing my first lesson. I received a message on my phone and after checking I discovered that it was my transfer from GiveDirectly. I felt very happy the receiving my transfer and I had to complete my day's work before joining the other member of the family in celebration.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am currently living a better life after completing the fee payment for my kids. In addition, I was able to start goats rearing a long-term investment for my kid's education. Furthermore, I am no longer have to worry about putting food on the table after acquiring enough food for my family.

I spent KES 5000 to clear the fees arrears for my 2 kids who are still in primary, it was 2 years since I paid for their school. This is because my job as a PTA teacher did not earn me enough income and it was adversely affected by covid-19. The income I earned was used to supporting my family since my husband is jobless. I also invested in Kes 6000 to start goats rearing which will assist me in educating my kids up to college once they grow up. I also used KES 10,000 to purchase enough food for the family. In addition, I bought 10 iron sheets at KES 1050 each, this was for improving the condition of my house by constructing an additional room since the one I had was very small to accommodate both my kids and I. I saved the remaining amount to in women group to complete the construction of my house.