In the coming years, I would like to own dairy cows, and I am optimistic that this will soon be achieved. Since I already have goats, it will be easier for me to sell some of the offspring once they mature and buy the cows. Therefore, I trust that from the benefits I will be getting from those cows, I will be able to pay school fees for my son with ease, unlike before when I used to strain. Additionally, I will be able to sustain myself even after GiveDirectly has finished its program in my village.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by coming to our village and transforming my life positively. The idea of giving unconditional cash transfers worked well for me because I had the privilege to choose what to purchase. On the other hand, I do not see anything that needs to be changed as they move to the neighbouring villages.

I spent almost $400 of my recent transfer on buying building materials. I had always wanted to build a decent house for my family, and finally, my dream came true. I was now ready to build a two-room house to replace the previous one, whose roof was dilapidated and on the verge of collapsing. For over 2 years now, I have been forced to shelter at my elder son's house, which made me a bit uncomfortable, and I needed the freedom that comes with being in your place. It also reminded me of my spouse, who abandoned me for another woman in town. I am so happy now that I have a decent place to call home; this has equally restored my dignity as a mother. Apart from that, I bought two goats worth $60, which I am currently keeping on my homestead. I settled on buying them since they would be my source of generating income. Goats reproduce twice a year, and to me, this means an increase in investments. This will reduce my financial burden, considering that I have been relying on subsistence farming for our survival. Additionally, I managed to clear college fees for my son, who is in his final year pursuing mechanical engineering. My wish has always been to see all my children realize their educational goals. I believe this will enable them to be responsible people in the future, and I am sure that they will take good care of me as well. Finally, I can now comfortably provide for my family of four, and thanks to GiveDirectly, you have transformed my life.

Around 3 o'clock, when I was hiding from the sun beneath a tree outside my house, my phone rang with a message. Because I cannot read or write, I asked my aide to translate the strange message after the phone rang twice quickly. When he informed me that GiveDirectly had sent me the initial transfer of $550, I was perplexed. I was overjoyed to get the money because I knew I would finally be able to realize my ambition of having a nicer place to live.

The bread-baking business which I depended on was not reliable since it was seasonal. I only managed to sell during school days because my potential customers are students. It did not enable me to repair my house in advance until it collapsed. Peace of mind was at a distance from me, I was disturbed and uncomfortable living in my son's house. I felt like I was not doing just to him since I had taken his private space. Thanks to GiveDirectly; the transfer changed the tune of the song and it enabled me to see a green light in owning a house. Even though the house is still underway there is a light that I will have my own very soon courtesy of GiveDirectly.

I made the decision to build a new house after receiving the first transfer because the one I had crumbled. I spent $361 for 38 pieces of iron sheets, ridges, building poles, and rafters since I wanted a large house. Despite having all the necessary materials, I have not yet begun building since I have ran out of money. I'm eagerly awaiting the second transfer so that I may start building my home. I'm currently waiting for mine while sleeping at my son's house. Even though the construction of my house has not yet begun, I am proud of GiveDirectly for how far I have come because gathering all the building supplies is a significant accomplishment. If it weren't for the organization, my bread-baking business could not have supported me thus far, so I would not have done this fantastic work. I bought food for my family with the small amount that was left over.