In the coming year and beyond, my primary goal is to witness my daughter complete her tailoring course and embark in a journey to start her own business. I see this accomplishment not only fulfilling her personal aspirations but also contributing significantly to our family's financial well-being.

GiveDirectly is doing well is uplifting people's standard of living. What I have seen now in my life and in my village, is nothing short of unique and sustainable development. My point of view is for GiveDIrectly to continue giving cash Directly

I used my recent transfer of $550 wisely, I decided to bring positive change to my family's life. I invested in essential items, I bought two beds and two mattresses which have provided the much needed comfort as my four kids had previously slept on the floor. Additionally, I fulfilled a long time dream by purchasing a cow and two goats. I was also able to address the educational needs, covering school fees for three of my children and enabling my eldest to purse a tailoring course with the purchase of a sewing machine. This has significantly improved their performance considering that they were previously turned away from school due to unpaid school fees. I also ensured there is enough food for the family. Previously, I relied on burning charcoal despite being allergic to dust. This life changing transfer enabled me to have a more sustainable and improved livelihood.

As I was busy washing my children's clothes one afternoon around 3 p.m., a message tone from my phone suddenly caught my attention. I quickly checked my phone and saw an envelope-like icon on the screen. With a mix of excitement and curiosity, I opened the message to find a confirmation that the first promised transfer of $550 had been deposited into my account. Overwhelmed by emotions, I couldn't contain my joy and burst into ululations of happiness. I immediately began singing a heartfelt thanksgiving song, my voice echoing with gratitude. With this money, I knew I could finally fulfill my dream of paying for my daughter's college fees, a goal I had been striving towards for so long.

Before receiving the transfer, I used to struggle to make ends meet since I am a single mother. My children who are still young solely depend on me for their upkeep. This made me venture into some tiring businesses to support the situation. I started making and selling charcoal as well as selling firewood. As of now, I am grateful for the support that I received from GiveDirectly because I was able to take my daughter to a tailoring college as well as buy her sewing machine; an investment that will carry the family once she completes the course.

Getting that cash transfer from GiveDirectly was like a dream come true for me and my family. With $150, I enrolled my daughter into a tailoring college that she had always dreamt of attending. Seeing her passion for sewing, I decided to invest an additional $200 in buying her a sewing machine. I believe that once she completes her studies, she can start her own tailoring business and create a better future for herself. One thing that had bothered me for a long time was the uncomfortable sleeping situation. Sleeping on torn mats was a daily struggle. Thankfully, with $62, I was able to purchase a comfortable mattress. The feeling of sleeping peacefully at night has brought me so much joy and relief. It's amazing how something as simple as a mattress can make such a big difference in my life. The remaining amount of the cash transfer was used to support our family's basic needs, and I'm grateful that we can now live with a little more security and comfort. Seeing my daughter chase her dreams while also improving our living conditions has filled my heart with immense happiness and gratitude toward GiveDirectly.