In addition to the sisal business, I'm involved in charcoal burning business. With the extra capital injected into my sisal business, I'm confident that the increased returns will sustain our family's needs, including my daughter's school fees. This ensures her education completion and securing a brighter future for her.

GiveDirectly is doing an outstanding job, and I wouldn't want anything to change about their approach.

We had a small home where my husband, my secondary school daughter, and I lived. We had made plans to build a better house for us, but the plans were not coming to fruition because of a lack of funds. With the second transfer, I used $180 to finish the construction of our house, which I had started building with the first transfer, and now our new home fills us with happiness. Additionally, I kept aside $200 for my daughter's secondary school fees. Furthermore, I invested $80 in my sisal business with hopes of increased yields. I used the remaining funds for food expenses and family utilities.

I was at the trading center at around 3 p.m., trying to make ends meet like every other day. My phone, suddenly vibrated twice rapidly. Since I did not know how to read, I ignored it until I reached home in the evening. When I got there, my son, who had been out of school for a while because we couldn't afford his fees, read and interpreted the message for me. I was filled with a rush of joy and happiness when I heard that the first transfer from GiveDirectly had been sent to my account. It was like a weight lifting off my shoulders, knowing my son would finally be able to resume his classes.

As a casual laborer, life was a constant struggle. I remember the days when I had to live in a makeshift kitchen after my old house collapsed, the rain leaking through was terrible during rainy days and nights. But then, something incredible happened. I became a recipient of GiveDirectly, and it changed everything. With the cash transfer, I was finally able to pay off the accumulated school fees for my son. The smile on his face when he put on that school uniform again is something I'll never forget. And that's not all, I used part of the money to build a safe house for us. No more worries about leaks, no more nights of uncertainty. Now, we have a secure roof over our heads, and my son is getting the education he deserves. GiveDirectly didn't just change my life; it transformed our future. I'm filled with gratitude for the chance they gave us to break free from the cycle of poverty and build a better life.

I was facing some tough times, but then something wonderful happened. I received the cash transfer from the GiveDirectly program. My heart swelled with hope because I knew exactly how to use it. My secondary school son had been sitting at home for so long because I couldn't afford his school fees. With the money, I rushed to the school and paid his $200 school fees. Seeing him back in school, smiling and eager to learn, made me the happiest parent. But that wasn't all. My house had collapsed I was living in my little mud-walled kitchen which was not safe. I knew I needed a proper house. So, I used some of the cash to buy 24 pieces of iron sheets for $238. Then, I hired a skilled contractor for $100 to help me build a new, safe, and comfortable home. Now, I sleep soundly every night, knowing that my son is getting an education, and we have a secure roof over our heads. All thanks to GiveDirectly, my life has taken a turn for the better, and I'm filled with gratitude for the help and hope they provided me.