My greatest aspiration is to start a kiosk business, seizing the opportunity as soon as the cash promised by my spouse arrives. This dream has been brewing in my heart for some time, and I believe it holds the key to transforming my family's financial situation. With the support of my spouse, I am eager to take the leap into entrepreneurship and establish a thriving kiosk that caters to the needs of our community. I envision a place where people can find convenience, quality products, and friendly service, all while contributing to the betterment of our household's income.

Thanks to GiveDirectly, I finally have the freedom to plan my finances exactly the way I want. Unlike traditional aid programs with restrictions and limitations, GiveDirectly trusted me to make the best decisions for myself and my family. This level of autonomy allowed me to address my most pressing needs, invest in long-term goals, and secure a better future. I can't express enough how empowering it feels to have the flexibility to use the funds according to my priorities, and GiveDirectly's approach has truly made a positive and lasting impact on my life.

Being a jobless mother, relying on my spouse's meager income from the quarry has been a constant struggle to support our large family of twelve members. Fed up with the embarrassment of our cramped living conditions, I decided to invest my recent unconditional cash transfers wisely. I used $400 to purchase iron sheets, poles, nails, threads, and timber with a clear goal in mind: to build a new, spacious house that could comfortably accommodate my three children, three grandchildren, my spouse, and myself. The thought of providing my family with a better home filled me with hope and determination. Moreover, I knew the value of education in breaking the cycle of poverty, so I allocated $100 of the funds to pay the school fees for my children. My two older kids in secondary school and three younger ones in lower classes could now continue their studies without interruption, giving them a chance for a brighter future. With the remaining amount, I made sure there was enough food on our table to feed my family. It was a humbling experience to have the means to address some of my most pressing needs, and I felt a renewed sense of strength and purpose. The unconditional cash transfer gave me the opportunity to take a step towards self-sufficiency, and I was determined to make the most of it for the betterment of my family's life.

I was on the verge of losing my joy due to illiteracy. I do not know if I heard the message tone or not. What I do know is that I overheard neighbors jubilantly expressing the receipt of their transfer. I requested one of them, whom I trust, to check for me since I was intrigued because we were both enrolled on the same day. She attested to the fact that I had also gotten my transfer. Having just received a nonrefundable large quantity of money for the first time in my life, I was overjoyed. The bad condition of my domicile was what brought on my bliss. Sincerely, a solution had been found for the problem. To express my thanks, I ululated and danced joyfully.

The availability of food at home and the peace of mind I experienced after successfully constructing a home for my kid mark the difference between my life before and after GiveDirectly entered it. At first, we were able to spend up to two days a week without eating, but that is no longer an issue for us thanks to the transfer. Again, now that my son has a house of his own and no longer has to seek sanctuary from friends, he can confidently and successfully undertake his academic work, unlike before when he used to get instruction at people's residences.

I decided to build a house for my 20-year-old son after receiving the first transfer because the one he had collapsed. Since then, he has sought refuge from friends, which did not offer me peace of mind and led to my choice. I can't even remember how much money I spent on the property, but the fact that my son now has his own home and can support himself courtesy of GiveDirectly is a plus. After that, I made up any unpaid school tuition for my seven kids. Five of them are in primary school, two are in high school. I spent $30 on the elementary school students and $90 on the high school students. Since my spouse and I both work as temporary employees, I decided to keep the remaining amount for the family's upkeep.