In the future, I plan to focus on farming to help mitigate the challenge of food shortage at home. I live with four grandchildren whom I look after, and I know that by farming, they will never lack food. I also plan to use the surplus from my farming to buy a cow, which will provide milk and contribute to the sustainability of my family even after the transfers from GiveDirectly end. Additionally, I plan to complete my medication to stay healthy. Seeing all these plans fall into place brings joy to my heart. All I can say is more blessings to GiveDirectly.

GiveDirectly's support has been very helpful to me and the people of my village. What stood out for me the most is the humility of their officers. When they came, I was sick in bed and unable to walk, but their humility was unmatched. They were able to enroll me despite my challenges, and for that, I am very grateful. I am a fan of what GiveDirectly is currently doing, and I wish for them to continue in the same way. I do not recommend any changes, but I hope they stick to their current plan.

Upon receiving $450 from GiveDirectly, I felt thrilled and thankful for this support. At that time, I had 1.25 acres of idle land that I wanted to prepare for farming. I used $300 to clear and prepare the land. I plan to grow maize and vegetables. Despite the current rains slowing my progress, I am determined to finish the land preparation as soon as possible because it holds the potential to secure food for my home and the four grandchildren I live with. This transfer came at a critical time when there was a food shortage in my home. I spent $70 to ensure we had enough to eat. I used the remaining money for my medication, as I was very sick and could barely get out of bed. Thanks to the GiveDirectly money, I can now walk, even though I am not fully recovered. I feel so much better now.

I was at home in the evening when my helper came to inform me that she had received money from GiveDirectly. She asked if I had received mine, and I told her I had just heard a message sound. Unfortunately, I didn't know how to read. She checked for me and confirmed that I had received $200. I was overjoyed, I knew I was finally going to seek medical attention. I was no longer able to walk; I was crawling. I didn't have the money to go to a better hospital, as I had been going to public hospitals and they hadn't found a diagnosis yet. Finally, I knew I was going to go to a better facility. I am grateful to GiveDirectly.

During GiveDirectly's enrollment, I was in a desperate state - I had been unwell for six years and couldn't walk or stand on my own, and I was crawling. The officers had to hold me to take a photo, as I was too weak to stand. Financial constraints prevented me from seeking better medical care, so I had been visiting public hospitals, but they never managed to identify the problem. However, receiving my first transfer from GiveDirectly enabled me to visit a private hospital, where I finally received a diagnosis and the correct medication. Now, I'm just going for follow-up checkups, and I'm thrilled to say that I can stand on my own and even take short walks around my house. This transformation has brought immense joy and gratitude to my life, and I'm forever thankful to GiveDirectly for the significant change they've brought into my life.

After receiving my first transfer from GiveDirectly, I was finally able to address my long-standing health issues. I spent $55 on medical expenses, as I had been unwell for about six years due to financial constraints, which prevented me from affording a good hospital. Instead, I had been visiting public hospitals, but they never identified the problem. My health issues worsened, and I eventually reached a point where I couldn't even walk or stand on my own. However, the private hospital was able to provide a diagnosis, and I'm grateful to GiveDirectly for making this possible. Due to my health issues, fetching water and firewood became a problem, Especially since I lived alone after losing my wife. To address this, I bought a water tank for storage at $38 and spent $10 on firewood. I also invested $16 in two plastic chairs, as I had been sitting on stones outside my home, including when hosting visitors. Additionally, I purchased $15 worth of household items and utensils, and the remaining $66 went towards ensuring I had a balanced diet, as I had just been from the hospital. I'm thankful to GiveDirectly for this life-changing support.