After spending all of the money I received from GiveDirectly on the goals I set for my household, I am pleased with the results. I am motivated and am currently working to ensure the long-term viability of my new livestock-buying and selling business. Even though I never had this new goal prior to the transfer, I am impressed that it is gradually picking up. I can currently buy at least three cows and sell them on the same day, making a good profit that supports my family of five.

GiveDirectly came up with a brilliant idea that provided us with free cash transfers throughout the village. This was the first of many organizations that have made our ability to spend our money as we see fit a reality. This decision made a significant difference in our village because every household addressed the problems they were experiencing. After rigorous training that forewarned us against any conflict over the transfer, everyone in the village adhered to a peaceful coexistence with their families. I have nothing against the organization, but I am grateful for the success I saw after completing all of my goals.

The second transfer from GiveDirectly was critical in completing the hanging projects, as well as establishing other set goals I had enlisted. Among the objectives was the purchase of two heifers at $400. I needed more livestock in the future to increase milk production, which will provide an additional source of income for my family. We expect the two heifers to calve down in a month. I also spent $40 on a sack of dry maize grains, which will feed my family for more than a month. My three children also needed new clothes, so I had to spend $30 to keep the promise I made to them at the start of the project. They were delighted to receive a new pair each and thanked GiveDirectly for the generous support. I gave my wife the remaining $50 to help her with her grocery business. She needed more working capital because her stock was depleting every time she used business funds to purchase household goods. We are grateful that everything went as planned, and we are confident that all the projects we began will continue to improve our living conditions.

I was at home busy with the farm work. Then suddenly, I heard my phone ringing, Upon checking I realised that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I was overwhelmed with happiness because I knew that I would be able to accomplish a lot with it. I knew that this was a God-sent opportunity. I then broke the good news to my wife who was equally happy and grateful. We then embarked on planning how we would cash out the transfer and also how we would utilise our money.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can proudly say that I now own an iron sheet roof. This is a dream come true and I am forever grateful for the support from GiveDirectly for enabling me to fulfil the desires of my heart in a short time.

For a long time now I have had a desire to build a decent house for my family. But this dream was not valid because of financial constraints, I work as masonry in the village thus what I earn is merely enough to cater for our basic needs not to talk of building a house. The moment I received my transfer, my hope of owning a decent house was revived. Therefore I used KES 48,000 on construction. I then used the remaining amount on buying sofa sets seats and foodstuffs. My wife and children are so happy and grateful for the support that changed our living standards amazingly.