In the coming years, my plan is to concentrate on my goat herd. I intend to focus on providing them with ample nutrition and healthcare to facilitate faster reproduction. To avoid the need to sell them for my sustenance, I plan to cultivate maize on my small half-acre plot, ensuring a sustainable source of food for my consumption. This strategy will not only secure my family's nourishment but also bolster our financial stability

I deeply appreciate GD for providing unconditional transfers. This support has enabled me to accomplish what once seemed impossible. I am particularly grateful for the opportunity to build a better home for myself. Being single, society often undermines and ridicules us, questioning our right to a decent dwelling because we lack a family. GD's transfer has empowered me to defy these stereotypes, and for that, I am truly thankful. This newfound sense of stability and dignity in my living conditions is a testament to the transformative impact of the transfer program.

I used the entire third transfer to complete the construction of my house, a project initiated with the second transfer when I purchased twelve pieces of iron sheets. With the third transfer, I acquired various building materials, including additional iron sheets, nails, posts, frames, windows, and doors. I am delighted to announce that the house is now finished and I have moved in. This newfound space fills me with immense comfort and pride. It is not just a house; it is a home where I can welcome guests without any embarrassment. In the past, I resided in a small, deteriorating structure that could hardly accommodate more than one person, let alone a visitor. Thanks to GD, I turned this dream into reality—a dream that once felt unachievable due to my financial struggles, relying on the sale of my goats, which keeps reducing drastically. Thank you, GD, for making this transformation possible.

In the next one year and beyond, I will be building a new house for my family. I am currently living in a small house that does not provide the much needed comfort for me. After I am done with the construction of a new house, I will then concentrate on buying food that will make me more comfortable in my new house. I currently have fifteen goats that I keep and I look forward to adding the more.

In my opinion GiveDirectly does very well by giving unconditional cash. I have never benefitted from such a program before and I am so grateful for what I have been able to achieve with the cash so far.

From my second transfer of $450, I used $170 to purchase pieces of iron sheets and another $100 was used to buy food and other basic household needs for my family. I then used another $80 to buy a cow that I now keep here at home. Since I stay alone here at home after I lost both of my oarents almost 3 years a go, I have had to find means of survival on my own and relying on goats alone has not really helped that much. I am so grateful for the boost that I have received from GiveDirectly thus far. I would not have achieved what I have since achieved over this period of time. The new house that I will build once I get my last transfer shall help me and my family to find the much needed comfort and I will also use the extra house to host visitors incase I have any.

The memory of receiving my transfer from GiveDirectly is permanently imprinted in my mind. I was at home, enjoying a moment of relaxation, when my helper delivered the incredible news that I had received money from GiveDirectly. In that instant, a surge of happiness overwhelmed me, and I felt an overwhelming sense of excitement about the possibilities that lay ahead. Without wasting any time, I began formulating plans on how to optimize the use of the funds, driven by the desire to seize this opportunity and work towards realizing my dreams. This significant moment of receiving the transfer marked a turning point in my life, fueling my determination to utilize it wisely and create a brighter future for myself.

The biggest difference in my daily life has been the financial support I received, which has greatly eased my ability to purchase food and even acquire a goat. In the past, such luxuries were unattainable due to financial limitations, as I relied solely on occasional casual work and tending to goats. However, with this assistance, I am filled with optimism that the goat will multiply, providing a potential source of income in the future. I will always cherish the gift that has brought about this remarkable change in my life, and I am eternally grateful for the opportunities it has opened up for me.

The transfer I received from GiveDirectly couldn't have come at a better time, as I was facing challenges in making ends meet. As I don't have a family yet and my energy levels have decreased with age, it became difficult for me to engage in various casual jobs available. Currently, I rely on taking care of my goats, which serve as my source of income. When I received the transfer, I spent $50 towards purchasing another goat, $26 for clothing, and $6 for solar light to provide lighting. The remaining amount was wisely spent on securing food supplies. I am overjoyed that I could easily fulfill these needs, unlike before when my daily earnings were barely enough to sustain myself. This assistance has significantly impacted my life, and I am immensely grateful for it.