Now that I have my own home and am fully settled, my attention turns to my small business of blending juice and cooking chips. Despite its current performance, I am determined to do everything in my power to make it successful. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for providing me with the means to start this business with the second transfer. Though it's facing the challenges of not getting enough customers to buy, it has not failed me, and I remain hopeful for its improvement in the future.

I want to thank GiveDirectly a lot for helping us make our dreams come true. I first heard about GiveDirectly from people in the Loboi area. At first, I wasn't sure about taking the money because I didn't know where it came from. But then I thought if others are taking it and they're okay, why not me too?Now, I feel really good about the money from GiveDirectly. It helped me get my own house, and my kids are living comfortably. I'm impressed with what you do. You're working hard to make life better for people by getting rid of poverty in our area.We'd be so happy if you could give us more money. Keep helping others as you've helped us. Thank you so much.

With the money I received, I decided to invest $360 in building two rooms made of iron sheets. Living in my brother's house after he moved to town in search of work, I realized that relying on someone else's home was hard; he could ask me to leave at any time. Two years ago, my husband and I separated, leaving me to care for our three children alone.With the remaining $90, I bought food supplies to ensure my family had an abundance of food. Initially, I worked on neighboring farms, earning $3 per day, which was insufficient to cover our expenses. In the mornings, I worked on the farms, and in the afternoons, I ventured into town to run my small business, blending juice and cooking chips to sell. I combined the profits from my business with the earnings from my farm work to pay my children's school fees and provide for their basic needs.I'm grateful to GiveDirectly for enabling me to have my own home, something I never imagined possible. I am filled with joy and appreciation for this opportunity.

I aspire to establish a retail shop as my primary source of stable income, allowing me the flexibility to dedicate quality time to caring for my children. The nature of casual work is demanding, and the distant locations I often visit in search of employment make it challenging to balance family responsibilities. To bring this vision to fruition, I intend to allocate a portion of the third transfer towards initiating and sustaining my retail venture. This strategic investment aims to provide financial stability while affording me the precious time needed to nurture and support my family.

Having the freedom to transfer funds without restrictions enabled me to focus on my urgent priority of constructing a house. The advantage of utilizing the funds without specific directives proved valuable. The favorable outcomes of this aid went beyond immediate relief, as I managed to procure an ample supply of food for myself. We deeply appreciate the transformative impact of this support. Up to now, I haven't identified any aspects that necessitate reassessment, modification, or enhancement.

Following my separation from my husband a while back, I found myself living with my brother, relying on him to accommodate me and my three children. I sought refuge at his house since he works in the capital, leaving the residence vacant. Life became challenging as I depended on sporadic casual work to sustain us, facing difficulties in meeting our basic needs during periods of unemployment. Upon receiving my second transfer, my primary objective was to secure a decent home for my children and myself. I spent $350 towards purchasing building materials, and the remaining funds were used to acquire essential food supplies. The prospect of finally owning a house, a dream that once felt distant, brings me immense joy. Previously, financial constraints had made homeownership seem unattainable, but now I am relieved that my children will have a place to call home. I am sincerely grateful for this opportunity.

I was filled with gratitude and overwhelming happiness when I received the message confirming the receipt of my first transfer from GiveDirectly on my phone. At that moment, I was doing casual work on a tomato farm, and my phone was tucked away in my jacket in the shade. When I heard an alert, I could not contain my excitement and immediately checked the message, thinking it might be money from a friend I was expecting. To my surprise, it was wonderful news from GiveDirectly. I could not share the news with anyone on the farm. However, I could not wait to inform my children the following morning, and I proceeded to withdraw part of the money while I transferred the remaining directly from my account to the sellers when making payments.

The most significant change in my daily life since I received the first transfer from GiveDirectly is the abundant food availability for my three children. Previously, I had to purchase food daily with the meager earnings I received from casual labor. But now, I can save the money I earn from casual work because I have enough food to sustain us. As a result, I have managed to save $30 and continue to build on it with the hope of increasing my leasehold to a full acre for the upcoming planting season. This food security has not only alleviated the daily struggle but has also given me the opportunity to plan better.

Being a single mother and raising my three children has always been a challenging journey, pushing me to work tirelessly to provide for them. I eagerly awaited the support from GiveDirectly since enrolling, knowing that it could make a significant difference in our lives. As soon as I received the first transfer, I prioritized my dream of leasing a half-acre of arable land for the upcoming planting season, so I forwarded $50 to secure the leasehold from the farm owner on the third day. This project will free me from the low-paying and hard-to-come-by casual labor I had been dependent on. Additionally, I spent $50 on food for my family of four, ensuring we had enough to eat. Another $50 went towards household essentials, including toiletries and new clothes for my children, who were overjoyed as they had patiently worn tattered clothes for more than three years. I cleared a $20 school fee arrears, ensuring my kids could attend school without interruption, and saved the remaining funds for future needs, including replenishing household goods and emergencies. This support has not only provided immediate relief but also given me a new hope of giving the best to my family once more.