In the coming year and beyond, I would want to purchase livestock, especially goats. I believe that these are valuable assets considering that they can thrive so well in my region. Also I am certain that once I will succeed in rearing them,  I will not longer be stressed up incase of any financial constraints.  Also, even as they will be increasing in number, I can as well think of exchanging them for a cow and start practising dairy farming. 

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did a great job by first being transparent and honest with me. The most outstanding part was that they kept their promise to send the cash transfer. I had the privilege to choose what works best for me and my household as a whole. I, therefore, do not see anything that needs to be reviewed as they move to the next village. 

I spent part of my second transfer on purchasing spare parts so that I could repair my motorcycle. I had to prioritize this since this has been the only reliable business that I own to provide for my two family members. I am so grateful that it's now operating, and in a day I can make enough cash to buy food and even save a little for any emergencies. In addition to that, before the coming of GiveDirectly, I had issues with my in-laws, and this was as a result of the remaining part of the dowry. Therefore, after receiving the cash, I had to settle this as well. They had vowed to take their daughter back home if I failed to clear the needed amount. I am now a happy man since I am living peacefully with my wife. Also, I spent the remaining amount of money on buying food for my family and other household needs that needed my attention. My wife and I are now healthier, and we no longer borrow food from neighbors as before, which has also restored our dignity.

With great anticipation, I received a message from GiveDirectly confirming the receipt of the first transfer. Other members of the neighboring village had already received and seen the message on their phones at that point. Receiving mine was not unexpected because I knew what to expect. I was at home with my father, who had received a similar message. We were both overjoyed but couldn't tell anyone because I had separated from my husband, who had left with our firstborn child. We made plans to withdraw and collect the following day from a nearby shopping center.

The biggest difference in my daily life is the significant change I am experiencing as a result of my second marriage. My spouse's planning assistance is incredible in that we share ideas and set priorities together. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the generous support of a cash transfer, which has allowed me to start a new family after my divorce from the first wife.

I separated my ex-wife a few months before GiveDirectly came to our village, leaving me single while I enrolled in the program. At the time, I decided to remarry, but first I had to raise a portion of the dowry, despite the fact that I did not have a stable job. GiveDirectly's support was greatly appreciated because it covered the first $300 required by my in-laws. I am currently married and grateful for the ability to share ideas with my spouse as we make joint decisions. I used the rest of the money to buy new clothes for my in-laws' parents' introduction ceremony, as well as food for the invited guests and family members in attendance. Even though I still owe $700, I am grateful for GiveDirectly's support and hope to accomplish much with the second transfer.