I am happy to run a little grocery store in the neighborhood market area since it keeps me occupied and generates some revenue. The great demand for the product makes it more profitable, so my objective for this year is to increase it so that I can serve a large number of clients. This will guarantee me higher profits, which will ultimately raise the level of living for my family.

Our area used to be known for its poverty, which could be seen in the housing conditions. This is no longer the case, however, since the majority of individuals have upgraded their existing homes. Giving us money with no conditions and not anticipating a refund made all of these things possible. The most notable aspect of the organization was its ability to financially empower people. They are doing an outstanding job, therefore neither I nor anybody else I know has ever complained about them.

I invested $250 in a dairy cow in the hopes that after it gives birth, I will be able to receive milk for my family and for sale too. Three of our children attend school, and occasionally it can be difficult to pay their tuition. Our main source of income is their father, who rides a motorcycle, but his income is insufficient to meet all of our demands. Thus, we value your support and thank you for it. In addition, I contributed $240 to help build a new house. The previous one we had was too small to accommodate the five of us. Due to its modest size, sleeping arrangements were particularly difficult for us. Our children used to sleep in our old house, but now that we have another house, they do not. We now have peace of mind and privacy thanks to this. I bought some clothes for my kids and several tins of maize with the $35 I had left over.

It was around 7 am when I was checking my phone, little did I know there was a message from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy when I saw the message confirming that I have received money from GiveDirectly. It was one of the happiest days of my life. This is because I have never received such an amount of money before. I knew I would be able to buy building materials and build a better house for my family. GiveDirectly came at the right time when we wanted to be helped. I am so grateful for the support.

Being able to purchase the iron sheet and poles and all the materials that were required to build a house is the biggest difference in my daily life. We lived in a small grass thatched house with my children. This was so demoralizing because whenever I had visitors there was no space to host them. During the rainy season, it was also a challenge because the house was leaking from the inside. We were being exposed to cold and this was so stressful. I was always worried because there was nowhere I could get the money to build a better house. I depend on small-scale farming and I run a small grocery business. The money that I would get through this was for food and clothes. I have no extra money. Currently, I am so grateful because I have a decent and spacious house for my family. I have peace of mind to conduct my daily activities without being stressed. Whenever I have relatives I no longer shy off like before. I am so grateful for the support because GiveDirectly has changed our living standards.

I spend KES 35,000 on purchasing building materials and I was able to build a better and more spacious house for my family. This is the best thing that has ever happened in my life. We lived in a small grass thatched house which was leaking from inside. This was so embarrassing and stressful. Currently, I own a decent house and I no longer get worried. I spend KES 10,000 on purchasing a heifer. I will be able to get enough milk when it reproduces in the future. The rest of the money I spend on food and household items that we were lacking.