My top priorities include supporting my five children's education and meeting their basic requirements, like food. They still have a long way to go before finishing at least high school because they are in elementary school. I, therefore, give their education my full attention. I intend to establish a savings strategy through the occasional job I undertake to assist me in achieving my objective.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly did a fantastic job by offering us financial support and allowing us to spend the funds however we saw fit. We were given the option to decide how the money would assist us, and we are quite proud of what we were able to do with it. In contrast to other organizations that typically target a particular group of people, everyone was pleased with the selection criteria because they were fair.

When I got the second transfer, building a shelter for my kids was my top priority. My house was too small and crowded to hold my family of seven, so I decided to build one for them. They used to ask friends for shelter for a while, which did not make me feel better, thus explaining why I made the choice I did. I spent $49 on 70 constructing poles, and since I already owned 8 iron sheets, I merely added 10 more for $93. The additional supplies and labor costs from the contractor totaled $155 in total. After that, I spent $128 on a bed and mattress because my previous sleeping arrangements included a little mat and a sisal rope bed, both of which were very unpleasant. I'm content right now because my kids have their own house and do not need to stay with friends anymore. For my five children, who were always in and out of school due to school fees, I managed to pay a $100 tuition fee. They are currently enrolled in school and working on their education, which makes me delighted.

The moment I received my transfer, I can recall that I had gone for catering work at our church place. Suddenly, My phone rang. Because I had a vision problem, I asked our pastor to read the message to me. That's when she told me I'd received money from GiveDirectly. I was overwhelmed with joy and happiness because I knew my life would be transformed. I am eternally grateful for the wonderful support that has had a positive impact on our lives.

The biggest difference in my life today is that I am debt free and at the same time my son was able to sit for his national exams without any pending balance. All this would not have been possible if I had not received money from GiveDirectly. I am so grateful for the support that amazingly brought smiles to our lives by uplifting our living standards.

School fee responsibilities have been a long-standing source of frustration for me. This is due to the fact that I have six children. My husband sells cosmetics, and I run a business. Our meager earnings are insufficient to meet all of our needs. I recall being forced to take out a loan from the women's group at some point. When I received my transfer, I planned to pay my son's $100 school fee arrears. Second, I paid off a $340 debt that had accumulated. This was due to the fact that I was sick and bedridden last year, making it difficult to raise school fees, so I was forced to borrow money. Finally, I purchased school supplies.