My frequent hospital visits always require at least $50 per month, and paying school fees for my two children in secondary school has depleted all of my resources. When my children were sent home to collect school fees that I did not have, I was forced to sell the last cow I owned five months ago. I have been buying milk since then, which is currently $0.5 per liter. Since my children's final exams are at the end of the year, I have set a new goal of purchasing a dairy cow that will provide us with enough milk, reducing our daily milk expenses.

GiveDirectly does an excellent job not only in our village, but also in the villages they have visited. I am eternally grateful for the assistance that enabled us to implement a wide range of spending ideas because they did not limit our options. Giving us money and freedom was the best idea, and everyone who received the transfer did agree because each household faced unique challenges. In my home, I was able to resolve household issues such as the need for medication, which would not have been possible without financial assistance.

For the past year, I have had a monthly doctor's appointment for a check-up and medication refill, which costs at least $50 per visit. Not only has this been difficult for me, but also for my supportive family. I was relieved to receive the transfer from GiveDirectly at a time when I was almost out of hope and had missed the check-up for several months. I spent $250 on transportation to and from the hospital, paid the check-up fees, and obtained all of the prescriptions I was given after the second transfer. My body has been responding positively to the treatment, and I am getting stronger by the day, allowing me to do some housework. I also cleared arrears for my two children, paying $150 for my daughter and $100 for my son, both of whom are in their final year of high school. I later spent the remainder on groceries for my family of three.

The moment I received my transfer, I was at home sleeping since I was not feeling well. Then suddenly I heard my phone ringing, Upon checking I realised that I had received money from GiveDirectly. Words cannot express the immense joy that I felt. This is because I knew that with the fund I would be able to seek specialised medication. I was so relieved and grateful to God for the timely support that came at the right time of need.

The hope of paying back the debt that I had borrowed from the women's group was diminishing because I was still stranded on how I was going to raise the entire money at once. But I am glad the support from GiveDirectly was able to for the bills. I can comfortably sleep like a baby at night Knowing that I am debt free and that My children can comfortably study since I cleared the fee arrears. I am grateful for the support that gave me hope for a better tomorrow by catering for all my immediate needs.

I was relieved on learning that I had received funds from GiveDirectly because I knew that I would be able to pay back a debt that had accumulated. I had borrowed money from a women's group to see for specialised medication. Upon the receipt of my transfer, I prioritised paying back the debt and using it for medical expenses where I used KES 30,000. I then used KES 15,000 on paying the school fees arrears for my two children and lastly, I used the remaining amount on foodstuffs. I sell milk and cereal for a livelihood and am blessed with two children. I was unable to cater for the above needs because of the frequent medical expenses but I am relieved that the transfer was of great help.