I now have, 5 goats, 17 chicken and 1 sheep. All this animals are savings. unlike your normal savings animals grow, mate and give birth to more animals. I am so excited to grow my flock to even more animals. This will mean that my children even after the project ends can go to school, it also means I can restart my business or add my investment even when I meet hurdles. I am a very happy woman.

Givedirectly transfers have empowered me to buy animals like a rich woman. I had always wanted to buy animals but it was so difficult as i did not even have a source of income. Now with my transfers I have bought a goat, a sheep and chicken. This animals cost me $60. I was also suffering since my old mattress had really gotten worn out and I needed a new one. I used my transfers to buy mattress at $20. This has greatly improved my sleeping experience.

I live with my three children in my grandmother's house. By the end of next year, my goal is to have completed building my own house. Once we've settled into our new home, I intend to use the transfers from GiveDirectly to purchase more goats, pay for my children's school fees, and buy food for our daily sustenance. I am hopeful that these goats will multiply and increase in number hence grow into a huge flock which will in future be traded for cows and in turn provide a financial security for emergencies in the future. If needed, I can sell them and use the proceeds to address any unexpected issues that may arise and needed attention.

In pursuit of securing financial stability for my family's future, I allocated $25 to purchase a goat, with hopes that it will multiply and eventually be traded for a cow. My aspiration is to become a livestock farmer, particularly focusing on cows. Currently, my family and I reside in my grandmother's house as we work towards building our own home. To contribute towards this goal, I invested $30 to buy iron sheets for the construction of our house. Despite the strain on our resources, ensuring my children's well-being remains a priority and so, I allocated $18 to purchase food, replenishing our depleted stock. I then set aside $20 to settle a school fees debt for my children, ensuring they can continue their education without interruption when schools resume. Unfortunately, my son fell ill, which needed a visit to the hospital and had to spend $4 to address his health needs. I am happy with the progress that he has made as he now plays with his friends. Finally, I used the remaining $5 to buy soap and body oil for my family, prioritizing hygiene and cleanliness.

My primary goal is to invest in livestock, to serve as a source of income. The plan is to buy and resale hence financial financial stability. Additionally, I hope to use the cash transfers to embark on a journey of personal development and growth. Currently residing with my parents, I aim to build my own house, establishing a haven of privacy and comfort for my children and I.

I'm a single mother of two. Receiving these cash transfers from Givedirectly has been a turning point for us. In the past, life was was full of difficulties, and paying school fees for even one of my children was impossible. Recently I bought two goats at $60 from the cash transfer this was a step towards financial stability, goats being a potential source of income. With another potion of the transfer, I decided to prioritize the well-being of my family by buying a mattress worth $20 putting an end to the uncomfortable nights of sharing one mattress with my children. With the remaining $22, I paid school fees and bought other basic items for my children. The unconditional cash transfer from Givedirectly has not only improved our immediate living conditions but has set the stage for a more hopeful future. I'm so grateful for the assistance.

My primary goal is to provide a stable and secure home for my six children after my husband and I separated, leaving me with the sole responsibility of their upbringing. Currently, we are living under my parent's roof, and I believe that building our own house is essential for our long-term well-being. To achieve this goal, I am committed to commencing construction by the end of this year. I have made a financial plan to save at least $20 from my monthly transfers towards this endeavor.

As a single mother facing responsibilities of providing for my children after my husband and I separated years ago, life had been an ongoing struggle. The constant worry of putting food on the table and paying school fees weighed heavily on me, often forcing my children to miss school. However, with the timely assistance from GiveDirectly, my life took a turn for the better. With the recent transfer, I was able to allocate $15 for my children's school fees, providing them with the education they deserved. Additionally, I invested $10 in purchasing a goat, which not only secured our future but also symbolized a glimmer of hope. I allocated $4.70 towards buying essential groceries, ensuring that my family could enjoy regular meals. Furthermore, I started a small vegetable selling business with $5, generating income to support my children. The immense gratitude I feel towards GiveDirectly is immeasurable, as it has alleviated a significant portion of the burdens I've been carrying and brought newfound stability to our lives.

I am a single mother with three children and two are school going. I live in my parents house and I depend on my mothers farming for income. I also have a grocery business which also supplements her income. I would like to get other sources of income as well as support my mothers farming. My plan is to get two cows by end year each at $20, a male and female cow. The male cow will mainly help with ploughing the farm lands. The dairy cow can be milked and the milk sold for profit. I also believe the dairy cow will also get calves which will add to our flock.

Our place is usually a desert but we have recently had rain. This means we have overgrown grass all over and makes us prone to lurking danger like snakes. I unfortunately fell victim to so a snake and was bitten in May, the Givedirectly transfers were so beneficial since I was able to go to hospital and get treatment at $10.in the month of May. My surviving that incident was because of Givedirectly. I spent my transfers to also get some animals, I had taken a goat on loan and paid off $15 to the seller from my March transfers and in May I made a deposit of $15 for a goat worth $20, I also got two chicken at $8 in April. I have a business selling vegetables, I added $5 to the business from my April transfers. I have 2 children in school, I paid $10 in March and $10 in April to cover their school fees. I was also able to get toiletries in March and April at $4 and $6 respectively. I got food in March, April and May at $5, $5 and $9 respectively.

To support my daughter's education as a single mother, I have been considering the most feasible venture I can start. I have set a goal to buy and raise two cows and seven goats by the end of 2024 from monthly transfers. I am confident that if I am successful in that venture, I will be able to sell both cows and goats to generate additional income because they are valuable and have a ready market. As a result, it will not be as difficult for me to support my daughter's education as it was before I started getting my transfers. I will be able to supplement our diet with free milk from cows apart from selling the cows to raise money.

Since my husband and I separated, I have been raising my two daughters, Juliana and Penina, alone. As a result, I constantly struggle to raise money for their tuition fee. I thank God that since I started receiving the transfer, I am at peace because I am not bearing more burden. I have been using my transfer to help with their tuition payments. Every month, I pay $15 to help reduce fee arrears, and for the past four months, it has helped cover their unpaid fees. The rest I used for obtaining food, which has helped me to sustain my family of three. In addition, I spent $5 from my December transfer to start my vegetable-selling business. It is slowly picking up, but I can raise $5 after every two days.

The Organization is definitely doing a great job in my opinion because it has literally been a ray of hope for us back in the village. This is because most of us were in debt and could hardly afford to feed our families but now there is significant change all over the village which has elevated our living conditions.

When I realised that I had received the funds I opted to buy a goat because I really wanted to invest more in growing my farm. The goat itself was KES 4,000 and unfortunately I had received a mere KES 3,000 from the Organization. Luckily the seller and I came to an agreement and I decided to pay a deposit of KES 2,500 this time round with the promise of finishing up on the debt as soon as I got money. Afterwards, I decided to use the balance of KES 500 I had remained with and paid tuition fee for my daughter because it had been a week since she was kicked out of school.

I could not figure out what was causing everyone I interacted with that morning to be so happy. My phone had been off for over 12 hours, and I had not realized that I had received my transfer. I was overjoyed to discover that I too received my transfer as soon as I charged my phone. In my heart, I knew my hour of visitation had come, and that from then on, I would be free of the financial difficulties I had been experiencing in my life.

At first, I could not clear fee arrears for my daughter who is in the upper class in primary school. As soon I confirmed my transfer I was able to pay off part of the fee. As a result, she was able to report back to school without delay. Previously, I thought of borrowing some little money to ensure that she does not miss several days in school. I thank God that with the GiveDirectly transfer, my worry was diminished, and more at peace than before.

With the help of my recent transfer, I managed to pay off part of my children's fees and they are currently learning comfortably. This has left a positive mark on my life since my children have not stayed longer at home like it used to happen before. As a result, I have been relieved from my financial stress. I am so happy and grateful to GiveDirectly for enrolling me in its program.