I hope to benefit a lot from the goats that I recently bought. My goal is to start some new projects as soon as they multiply. I am hopeful that this will be achievable since some have already reproduced. Therefore moving forward I will no longer have to strain on fending for my family's basic needs as before.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did a great job by assembling all the beneficiaries and educating them about Mpesa. That was so helpful to me because I was not conversant with this platform. They are light and I found it easier during the withdrawal period. I do not see anything that needs a change.

I spent part of my second transfer on buying all the necessary materials for building a new house. I had to take this initiative because the previous one was very small and it even collapse one month after being enrolled. I can't thank enough GiveDirectly because were it not for them, I would now be steering under a tree since I could not afford to purchase any of the items at my own cost. I now feel safe from the harmful animals and rodents that have been destroying my properties. I later bought four goats at a total cost of $140. I believe these are the best assets that one can own and earn the benefits within a short period. This is because their offspring mature very fast and they reproduce twice a year. I believe once they increase in number, I will not have to strain on meeting my household needs like before. Later on, I cleared a debt of $36 to a friend and I now have peace of mind. With the remaining amount, I have been buying food and other basic items in my household.

It was around 3 PM when I was just relaxing with my grandchildren when my mobile phone started ringing continuously. I was so nervous but since I am illiterate, I requested my helper to check the contents of the messages. Upon reading, she confirmed that it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. I was overwhelmed with joy and felt thankful since I knew my son who was involved in a road accident would finally get better medication.

The biggest difference is that my son is now recovering well after being involved in a road accident. It has been stressful because I had no idea where I would get the required cash to settle the hospital bill. Ever since he was admitted life has been very tough because I did not have any income considering he was the sole breadwinner. Being a widow has never been easy at all. I even tried to hold fundraising so that I can be able to settle the bill but in vain. Most of us in my village lived in extreme poverty life therefore getting financial support was not easy. I am now a happy mother to see my son recovering after being discharged from the hospital. I believe that very soon God will restore his health fully and resume his daily hustle. Were it not for this organisation, my son would still be in agony.

I spent part of my first transfer on buying a new bed and mattress at a total of KES 10000. Initially, I used to sleep on the floor using mats and old clothes. I have been experiencing so much pain. On some days, I was unable to do the house chores as a result. It is now a relief to me because I have been able to sleep with so much comfort hence no more pains. I also cleared the hospital bill of KES 25000 for my son who was admitted after being involved in a road accident and got a fracture on his leg. Since he was the family breadwinner I was so stressed and worried because this would affect our entire household. I am glad that he is now recovering after seeking better medication. Finally, I bought new clothes and sufficient food for my family.