My main goal this year is to enroll my two boys in a boarding school. They currently attend the local day school, but I believe that a boarding school environment would be more beneficial for their studies. At home, they are often busy with household chores in the evenings, which leaves them little time to focus on their schoolwork. I think being in a boarding school will provide them a more conducive environment to study without distractions. I plan to use the money earned from the tomato farm I started with the third transfer from GiveDirectly to pay for their boarding school fees. Achieving this goal would bring me great satisfaction as a mother because all I want is the best for my children. I want them to have a stable and successful future.

I am extremely happy and grateful for what GiveDirectly has done; they have significantly improved the living standards in my community. Many people who didn't have houses now have them, and others have ventured into farming, solving many of our food scarcity issues. However, what stands out the most to me is the directness and cost-effectiveness of the GiveDirectly enrollment process. The officers from GiveDirectly don't require any form of payment or compensation for their services—they simply register you and then go on their way. I have no recommendations for changes to the GiveDirectly programs because I haven't found any flaws in their process.

After receiving $450 from GiveDirectly, I felt incredibly happy because I could finally pursue my dream. Previously, I grew maize, but I always wanted to farm tomatoes. However, I lacked the necessary funds to start this venture. With the money from GiveDirectly, I spent $250 on tomato seeds for one acre and $180 on other essentials like insecticides to ensure a good harvest. Tomatoes thrive in our area and fetch a good price. It's important to note that tomatoes only take two months to harvest, and in just two weeks, I'll start harvesting them. I chose tomato farming because it's sustainable and fulfills a long-held desire of mine. I plan to use the earnings from the farm to pay for my children’s school fees, provide for my family of five kids, and save some money to reinvest in tomato farming.

This year want to open a small shop called a kiosk to sell things. This will help me make more money for my family. With help from GiveDirectly, I also want to keep farming. I'll use the money from farming to send my kids to school. This is really important to me. It will make me very happy to achieve these goals.

GiveDirectly has helped me a lot. Now, I have a generator to pump water for irrigation, which was just a dream before. I don't have any complaints. I like all their programs and how they do things. I'm thankful for everything they've done for me.

Once, I got $450 from GiveDirectly. I decided to spend $100 on growing beans and $210 on buying a generator for pumping water from the river to my farm. Before, I had to rent generators which were expensive and not reliable. Now, I plan to sell most of the beans I grow and use some for my family's meals. The extra money I make from selling them will go towards educating my three kids and covering household expenses. I also used $90 to build a small shop, or kiosk. I hope to open it soon to sell things and make more money for my family. This will help us have a steady income.

While I was at home, having a relaxing moment with my three children, a message came through. Upon confirming, it was a receipt of $200 from GiveDirectly. My heart soared with joy. Later that day, my husband returned from our farm where he had been busy fencing. Excitedly, I shared the news with him, and his face lit up with happiness, mirroring my own. Our first collective thought was to construct a much-needed latrine. For too long, we had been sharing with our neighbor. Additionally, we envisioned attending to other pressing needs that had lingered unfulfilled. We felt a profound sense of gratitude towards GiveDirectly for enabling us to embark on these essential endeavors.

The support we received has brought about profound changes within our family. Perhaps the most significant transformation was the construction of a pit latrine. Can you believe it? In this modern age, sharing a toilet with neighbors felt like a relic from an ancient past, an unbearable inconvenience we endured daily. Welcoming guests meant a courteous but awkward redirecting them to our neighbors' facilities. It's a blessing beyond words to now have our own, and for this, we're immensely grateful to both God and GiveDirectly. Their support made this vital change possible, granting us a newfound sense of dignity and comfort that we cherish every single day.

Upon receiving $200, we allocated $115 toward constructing a pit latrine. For the longest time, we relied on our neighbor's facility, which was unhygienic and inconvenient, especially with visitors around. We dedicated $45 to drilling and $70 to procure construction materials, finally securing a crucial aspect of our home life. With $55, we purchased topdressing fertilizer to enhance our maize farm during its growth stage. This was timely, as we lacked the funds for such necessities. Another $10 we used for petrol, crucial for operating the generator, essential for pumping purposes during fertilizer application. Remaining mindful of our family's sustenance, we dedicated $20 to purchasing food. Our family of four, including three children, relies primarily on farming for sustenance. When conditions are unfavorable, we engage in casual jobs to ensure our family's well-being. This support arrived precisely when we needed it most, allowing us to address immediate needs and invest in our farming endeavors, fortifying our hope for a more stable future.