I have been buying new iron sheets every single month, so for me, I would say that my life is different because I now have a good number of iron sheets which will, of course, make my dream of having a new roof become a reality. This is something that used to be an abstract dream in the past because I could not figure out how I was going to get new roofing yet I did not have any cash flow.

My additional goal right now is to be able to erect a new roof on top of my house because the current roof is quite old and keeps on leaking excessively during rainy seasons, making life quite difficult for us.

I have been able to expand my small scale business which now generates more revenues. I then use the revenues to keep my family going like buying food for the kids and ensure that the family is food secure.

I am sure that six months from now I will have been able to make some significant savings which I will then use to buy maize in large quantity, hoard them for some time as I speculate for a rise in prices and then re-sell them at a profit.

I have a goat I bought with GD transfers which really makes me happy. In my community, you are considered very poor if you do not have any kind of livestock like a goat, sheep or a cow. Before the transfers, I was one of the poorest in the village and it was a big shame to me and my family. I had tried to get money to buy at least a goat or a sheep but I was not able to. With GD transfers, I have been able to buy a goat which has changed my whole story. Thanks to GD.

My new goal is to start a foodstuff business. This will help me financially and be my source of income so that I don't lack anymore. From the profits, I will be able to solve most of my family financial matters in time and provide for the well to make a better future for them.

The biggest difference in my life since I started receiving this transfers is that I have new iron sheets which I will use in replacing my old roof. The one I have now has been leaking and during the rainy seasons, I could hardly sleep due to the leaking roof. I had to buy new seats because the leaking roof destroyed the ones I had previously. At night, I would have to move things around in the house while others were sleeping so that they can be safe from the rains. I am glad that I have all all the requirements to put up a new roof.

In the next six months, I plan to pay school fees for my grandchild who has been under my care after the death of her parents two years ago. I want to do this to fulfil the dream of her parents of making her get to university. This is a promise I made to the parents and I want to see it accomplished with the help of GD transfers.

The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving the payments from GiveDirectly is that my income has improved because I have been using the payment to boost the business. This has enabled me to meet my needs without challenges.

In hte next six months, I expect to hav echanged my roof and constructed a better roof that is not leking.

My life is currently different from the ay it would have been had I not received the money in that I now have an additional source of income thus I do not have to rely on my business only.

I have a new goal of changing my roof because the current one is leaking.