The moment I received the money was a turning point for me. It came in the morning at around 5 AM while I was still sleeping. Suddenly, I heard a message on my phone and, when I checked, I saw that I had received the money. I was overjoyed to confirm that GiveDirectly had kept its promise of sending us free money. I couldn't go back to sleep; my mind was racing with thoughts on how to use this money wisely. By 6 AM, I was already thinking about my child at university, who needed to pay rent. The landlord was threatening to evict him, which had been a huge source of stress for me. Knowing I could help him immediately filled me with relief and happiness.

Before receiving the cash transfer, I faced a lot of stress trying to find money to pay the rent for my son. He had been chased away by the landlord because we couldn't afford to pay. My heart ached as I worried about his situation and how he would manage without a place to stay. However, after getting the transfer, everything changed. I was able to pay the rent, and my son could move back into his room and focus on his studies. Now, my family is happy, and I no longer feel that heavy burden on my shoulders. The biggest difference is the peace of mind I have knowing my son can study peacefully without the threat of eviction hanging over him.

When I received the cash transfer, it felt like a lifeline for my family. I immediately used $125 to pay the house rent for my child who is in university. The landlord was about to close the room due to unpaid rent, which had been giving me sleepless nights. As a parent of 13 children, managing our finances is challenging, especially since my wife and I only work in farming and burn charcoal to provide for them. It was a relief to secure my child's living situation and ensure they had a safe place to stay while studying. Furthermore, I spent $10 on medicine for my seven-year-old child who has leukemia. Watching my child suffer has been heartbreaking, and the medical expenses were adding up. This small amount helped me purchase essential medicine, easing my worries about his health. I felt a sense of comfort knowing that I could provide him with the care he needs, even if just for a little while. With the remaining money, I focused on buying food for our family. We had been struggling to eat, relying solely on our farming efforts, which had not been fruitful lately. I had to sell some of our livestock to cover school fees, leaving us with little to eat. Now, with this cash transfer, I could finally fill our pantry and provide proper meals for my children. This support has lifted a huge burden off my shoulders and brought some hope back into our lives.