My goal in the coming year and beyond is to see a specialist who can provide the treatment I need to improve my health. Currently, I am unable to do anything for myself and fully depend on my family members for support. With the money I receive from the transfers next month, I plan to seek better medical care. Additionally, I want to purchase more goats with the transfers so that even after the financial aid ends, I will have a sustainable source of income. I am truly appreciative of the financial support, which is helping uplift my life and that of my family.

In the last three months, my health has really deteriorated, leading to frequent visits to the hospital for medical attention. I have spent a total of $30 on hospital bills. While I am not fully recovered yet, I am glad there have been some improvements in my health condition. I also invested in a goat, purchasing it for $48. This goat is a strategic investment for the future, as I plan to let it multiply and eventually sell some to take care of my needs. It serves as a backup plan to generate income even after the financial aid comes to an end. I now have three goats, all purchased with the transfers, and I aim to grow the herd further in the future. With the remaining $24, I purchased food, ensuring we had enough to eat and never lacked any. I am very happy and appreciative of the financial support, which has helped me support my family and finance my medical expenses.

My goal in the coming year and beyond is to complete the renovations of my house. These renovations will ensure that my house is safe and secure to live in. I have lived in fear that the house might collapse, but I am happy that the repairs will improve its condition and stability. I am very grateful for the financial support from Give Directly, which has made this possible.

Six years ago, my home compound was full of livestock—goats, cows, sheep, and poultry. At that time, I was financially stable because I could sell the livestock whenever I needed money. However, a severe drought struck and I lost all my livestock, leaving me with nothing. My life crumbled, and I struggled to support my two wives and four children who depend on me financially. Worse still, I am aged and unable to work, so I now rely on my two younger, energetic wives to take care of the family. My elder son also steps in from time to time to help with my immediate needs. My house has not undergone any repairs for the past 10 years, and it has deteriorated significantly. After receiving my recent transfers, I spent $45 to purchase cement to repair the walls of the house, which had developed huge cracks and showed signs of imminent collapse. I used the remaining $57 to buy food. I am happy and relieved that, as a family, we had enough food to eat despite the ongoing unfavorable weather that has left our farms unproductive. I am very grateful for the financial support from the transfers. It is helping me support my family despite my age and inability to work.

Looking ahead, I aim to use my subsequent transfers to acquire another goat, further expanding my livestock holdings. This strategic step will contribute to the growth of my goat herd, increasing the potential for multiplication and amplifying my initial investment. Despite the challenges of age and the inability to fully provide for myself, the financial transfers have been instrumental in helping me pursue and achieve my goals.

Utilizing my accumulated transfers from two months, I invested in a $50 goat with the primary objective of establishing a sustainable income source for the future. Goats are a prudent investment due to their ability to multiply, thereby increasing my initial investment. In the event of an emergency, the option to sell some goats provides a valuable resource to address unforeseen needs. Furthermore, I used a portion of the funds to purchase a new mattress, a significant improvement from the uncomfortable sisal twine bed I previously slept on. The $48 investment in the mattress has notably enhanced my sleep quality, alleviating any previous back pains. With the remaining $4, I purchased food, ensuring that I can enjoy a morning cup of tea, thanks to the support from Give Directly. I am sincerely grateful for the financial assistance, which has markedly improved the quality of my life.

Now, thanks to the cash transfer program, I not only have three goats but also a maize harvest from the recent planting season. My goal is simple: to keep buying more goats and expand my little herd. With each new addition, I get closer to securing my medication for my anemia. Also, every year-end, I eagerly anticipate celebrating with my family and preparing a special meal for all of us. These goats will play a crucial role during those festive moments. I can't express enough how grateful I am for the cash transfer program, which has brought a ray of hope and self-sufficiency into my life.

Receiving $34 every month has made a significant impact on my life and health. Instead of immediately spending the recent funds on medication as I used to, I decided to invest in a goat. I purchased a goat, using the entire amount. Today, I own three goats, all thanks to this cash aid from Give Directly. Normally, I would struggle, relying on my son to bear the weight of my medical expenses. I have anemia, and doctors often tell me my blood is infected, necessitating continuous treatment. But now, with these goats, I have hope for financial independence. I eagerly await the day I can sell them to cover my medical bills, lessening the financial burden on my son. This cash transfer program has provided me not only with goats but also with a chance for a healthier and more self-reliant life.

I have always wanted to acquire more goats since I believe they provide the family with financial stability. My current objective is to purchase a goat every two months and keep it in my compound. I do not currently have a reliable source of income. After the goats multiply and become more numerous, I think I can easily sell them to meet my financial needs.

I started my investment journey by using the most recent transfer. I wanted to have both livestock and poultry. With that information, I decided to buy two chickens for $8. I decided to save the $22 and used the remaining $4 to purchase some food to last me for a few days. The purpose of saving this money is to add to it with a portion of the subsequent transfer so that I can purchase a goat for $35. In the event of a financial need, I can easily rely on my goat and chicken keeping to save for the future.

I am honestly quite grateful and pleased from the help that everything from the organization so far. The funds have enabled me to take care of my health by going for constant medical check-ups and also most importantly nourishment considering the drought that has affected us immensely .

As soon as I realized the transfers had been sent out by GiveDirectly I was beyond excited especially because at the time I was due for my medical checkup. About six years ago I started getting visually impaired, and so to try and stop this process from getting any worse I was recommended to constantly visit the hospital for treatment. Therefore this time around my checkup was due and that is why I ended up spending KES 1,000 on the medical attention I received and then spent an extra KES 400 as my transportation fee to and fro. Then I proceeded to spend KES 1, 000 on nutrition by purchasing five packets of Maize flour because I barely had any food left in the house. I ended up using the remaining balance of KES 1,000 by purchasing a new phone because my old one was broken.

My son and I were chatting under the shade of the tree when I received a text message in my phone. I handed over the phone to my son to read the contents of the message. He shared the good news that I had received my first transfer. My heart was filled with joy. I murmured a short thanksgiving prayer thanking the lord for the glorious gift.

I am grateful to the organisation for hornouring their pledge and sending me my first transfer. My health is getting better each day though not yet fully thanks to the money from the transfer that helped me buy medicines. I am optimistic that my health will significantly improve and regain the energy to go to the fields and tend to my livestock.

I spent a huge chuck of my transfer on buying medicine. I have boils all over my body that are contributing to the deteorating health condition. Even after spending $6 dollars on buying medicines, my health is yet to improve. I bought three packets of maize flour with the remaining $6 to feed my family (wife and five children). My health condition is a huge obstacle for me in providing for my families needs. I do not have job and I rely heavily on raising my own livestock to earn a living. I am grateful that the money helped feed my family at a time I was poor financially.