In the coming year, my main goal is to expand my farm work, especially with a focus on a poultry project. I firmly believe that this expansion will result in additional income, providing much-needed support for our children's school fees. To achieve this dream, I intend to reinvest the profits generated from the poultry project back into the farm. This strategic approach will enable us to steadily grow and create a better financial future for our family.

The assistance provided by the organization has left me profoundly grateful, as they generously provided us with much-needed financial resources. During their visit to our village, they took the time to ensure that we thoroughly understood the program and how it would benefit us. The field officers conducted the household visits with utmost professionalism, leaving us feeling satisfied and filled with happiness. Their approach has made a significant positive impact on our lives, and we are genuinely appreciative of the support we received.

I am a subsistence farmer, and my wife is a teacher. Together, we are blessed with three children. Upon receiving my second transfer, I saw an opportunity to make some important investments for our family's well-being. Firstly, I used $150 to purchase a dairy cow, a decision that will significantly reduce our daily expenses on milk. Financial constraints had prevented us from buying one before, as my income is not always consistent. Recognizing the importance of clean water, I spent $120 to buy a water tank for storing water for our daily needs. This would ensure we have a reliable supply of clean water. Furthermore, I ventured into a poultry project by purchasing nine hens for $54, a step towards diversifying our income sources. Lastly, I invested $40 in buying a bed for my children, enhancing their comfort and well-being. Looking back, I am both relieved and grateful for the significant achievements we have made in such a short period. These thoughtful investments have brought us hope and stability, laying the foundation for a brighter future for our family.

I felt so much happy the moment I received money from GiveDirectly. I was far away from home at that time. We had gone looking for casual jobs in a far place from home and I had left my phone charging only to find the message from GiveDirectly that I had received a sum of $550 from GiveDirectly. I felt so much happy and grateful to have been a beneficiary of the program. I later shared the great news with my wife who felt very happy as well. I thought of how I was going to bring my house to completion and it left me smiling in happiness.

The biggest difference in my life is the farming practices that we were able to initiate with GiveDirectly transfers. Having to rely on proceeds from casual jobs that I do to make income has made it quite hard for me to plant in time and I am so grateful that I was able to do this in time. I am looking forward to a great harvest that will change my life and that of my family in a great way.

We used $45 to complete the construction of our house and used another $20 to till a piece of land, $30 to buy rice, $30 was used to buy clothes for our children and the remaining amount was used to buy food for the family and to lay casuals that worked on constructing our house. We had had to stay in an incomplete house for quite sometime because the amount of money that I made from the construction work would provide us with just enough to feed the family. The house was becoming a health hazard to us as a family since it would crack on dry seasons making it a risky habitat for snakes and other harmful creatures. On rainy seasons it would be very dumpy as well.