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The transfers from GiveDirectly came at the right time when I am facing challenges with my grocery business. I need around $155 to invest in my business and maximize profits. I am also dreaming of venturing into livestock farming. I will use $310 to buy ten goats and jumpstart my business. This will help me earn more income for my family. I had begun renovating my main house, but financial challenges have caused the project to stall. I am happy that the transfers from GiveDirectly will help me achieve my dream of living in a better house. This will cost me $230 of the transfers.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Last year, my friends and I formed a table banking group where we agreed to save $8 each month. In April, I received my savings of $80, which I used to start a grocery business in the village. Now, I earn about $3 a day in profit, and I am grateful that this venture allows me to provide food for my family of five.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our family income is unstable. I am running a small crockery business that brings in only $2 a day, and my spouse earns $115 a month from casual work. With the high cost of living, our combined earnings fall short of meeting our family's needs. This situation makes it challenging for me to provide a better life for my three children. It is disheartening that we often have to borrow or depend on getting food on credit from the nearby kiosk. There are times when we skip lunch altogether or only have tea.
