In the coming year, I have some important plans. I want to fence my compound and build a granary for my farm produce. I believe it is good to stay in a secure place, and a fence will help with that. I plan to use the money I get from my teaching job. This money will help me raise enough for the fencing and to construct a store. With the store, I will have a safe place to store my farm inputs. This way, I can keep everything organized and protected. Overall, I hope to create a better and more secure environment for my farm and my family.

I received money from GiveDirectly, and I was impressed by how transparent they are about their processes. They didn’t hide anything from us; everything was clear and well explained. It felt good knowing exactly how they work and where the money comes from. What I appreciated the most was that I could spend the money in any way I wanted. This freedom allowed me to support my family and invest in things that truly mattered to us. Honestly, I don't see anything that needs to be changed. GiveDirectly has done a great job of making sure we understand everything. Their approach really empowers people like me to make choices that improve our lives. The trust they build with us is important, and I hope they continue to keep things as they are.

When the floods hit, they destroyed almost everything—our farms, our belongings, and even our houses. Fortunately, before all this, I had managed to buy a piece of land in a safer location. So, with the cash transfer I received, I demolished our old house, gathered up whatever usable materials I could salvage, and set out to build a new home on the new land.The new house I built has three rooms, which gives us more space than before, and I even managed to add an outside kitchen. This took up the entire $450 from the cash transfer, but it was worth every cent. We now have a solid roof over our heads, something I am genuinely grateful for. The whole family feels a sense of relief, knowing we no longer have to worry about the floodwaters rising around us. Now that we’re settled into our new home, I feel a sense of peace. Moving to this location has lifted a huge weight off my shoulders, and I’m just happy to see my family safe and secure.

One afternoon on the weekend, I was at home relaxing with my three boys. As a teacher, I cherish these moments of rest. Suddenly, I received a notification on my phone saying that I had received $200 from GiveDirectly. I was overjoyed and immediately shared the news with my boys. They were just as happy as I was because we really needed the money. After taking a moment to calm down, I decided that the first thing I would do with the money was to build a new toilet. Our previous one had been destroyed by floods, and the hygiene situation was quite bad. This gift from GiveDirectly was a blessing, and I was determined to use it to improve our living conditions.

The biggest difference since I started receiving GiveDirectly transfers is the ability to address sanitation issues. When floods hit our area, our family toilet was destroyed, making it hard to cope and putting us at risk of diseases and discomfort. Thanks to the transfers, I was able to build a new toilet, eliminating the risk of hygiene-related diseases. The transfers also helped me rescue my farm, which was on the verge of complete damage. By buying fertilizer, I was able to recover the crops. Now, I am looking forward to a good harvest that will provide food for my family and allow me to sell the surplus to pay for school fees.

After receiving $200 from GiveDirectly, I took some time to calm down because I was overjoyed. As a teacher, sanitation is really a priority for me. Recently, floods hit our village, causing a lot of destruction. Our family toilet was destroyed, putting my family of five kids at risk of diseases. Therefore, I allocated $148 to cover the cost of materials and labor for constructing a new toilet. Since the construction of the toilet, our family’s hygiene and dignity have improved. The floods also damaged our farm, where I had planted maize and kales. I was on the brink of huge losses, but this money came in handy. I bought fertilizer for $25, which helped me rescue the farm from losses. Now, I am looking forward to a good harvest, which will help me keep my kids in school. Additionally, I spent $8 to buy a TV aerial because we didn’t have one, and I want my family to stay updated on current affairs both locally and internationally. Lastly, I spent $35 to buy clothes for me and my family. We are so grateful for GiveDirectly's support.