My biggest dream, once I have some money is to expand my current one-room mud-walled home. I aim to add a second room for my children. The congested space has been my shelter for years, but it's time to create more room for my growing family. I envision a place where my children can study and sleep comfortably.

I liked how dedicated GiveDirectly was to maintaining fairness throughout the enrollment process. Discrimination was not practiced there, which is common in other groups. I felt respected and included as a result of this equitable approach.

I was overjoyed when I received the cash transfer from GiveDirectly. With $260 of the third transfer, I invested in my family's future. I bought eight goats for $260. These goats not only provide us with milk and meat, but they also serve as a valuable investment that can be sold or bred for more income down the road. Plus, they offer a sense of security knowing that we have something to fall back on in case of emergencies. But it wasn't just about the goats. With $180, I finally built a proper toilet at our home. Before, we had to use the nearby bushes, which was not only embarrassing but also unhygienic. Now, with a toilet, my family and I can maintain our dignity and stay healthy. No more worries about diseases spreading in our household. I also used the remaining $10 to buy some food for my family, ensuring that we had some meals on our plates. Thanks to GiveDirectly, our lives have taken a turn for the better, and we're filled with hope for a brighter future.

My objective for the coming years is to start tomato farming. It's more lucrative than maize farming. Additionally, it's more sustainable because it generates more revenue than any other crop. Once I harvest the maize on the farm, I plan on using the money I've saved to make my actualize my dream. I'm optimistic I'll do this as I'm also grateful for the accomplishments thus far.

The operations at GiveDirectly were insightful. The officers did a wonderful job of explaining the program and teaching us what was needed as well as allowing us to voice our opinions. We were treated with the utmost respect and equally without prejudice during the sensitization meetings. I don't think there are any issues with the program operations.

My wife and I are subsistence farmers, and together we are blessed with a child. Since agriculture is the foundation of our finances, we had to think about investing more in it as soon as we were assured that we would receive funding from GiveDirectly. As a result, I set aside $350 of the money I was given so that I could start a goat breeding project after the rains came back. Second, I used the remaining money to buy food. Because goats can withstand droughts and grow quickly in comparison to other animals, I considered raising them so we could provide milk for our children. I am so happy and content that finally, my dream of developing my finances will be realized sooner than I had expected.

Around 3:00 p.m., I received a message and realized it was from GiveDirectly after reading through it to understand it. I was at home with my wife, who was overjoyed when I told her the good news. Later that evening, we sat down to plan and agreed to collect the entire transfer the following day before making the agreed-upon purchases.

Improved agricultural practices on my leased land, as well as the growing poultry project after purchasing 8 chickens, have made the most difference since receiving my first transfer. At the moment, I am confident that a better harvest will ensure food security for my family of three. I am grateful for the irrigation pipes channeled to our lands as part of the government project, which have greatly aided us during the current droughts.

Just a week after receiving my first transfer, I leased a one-acre plot of land for $60. We rely on subsistence farming, with the surplus sold to cover other household expenses. Despite the fact that we have struggled to raise operational capital due to our small family land, we have been leasing small parcels just enough to generate household foodstuff. I later spent $30 to bring the piece into a fine till, $15 to arrow it to remove the grass, and $20 to buy maize seeds and meet the labor cost. In addition, I spent $24 on eight chickens that are currently laying eggs that will be useful in both paying household bills after the sale and as food for my family of three. I spent the rest of the money on food that we ate for two weeks after purchasing it.