In the upcoming year, my goal is to purchase more goats and expand my small herd into a valuable investment for the future. A goat costs around $50, so I plan to save a little each month from my GiveDirectly transfers until I can afford one. Each goat I acquire will bring me closer to establishing a sustainable source of income for my family. These goats will provide offspring, which I can sell to cover our daily needs and unexpected expenses. Eventually, I plan to grow the herd, creating a safety net for the future. This will provide something to rely on during tough times.

I am a housewife with four children, and we depend on my husband's casual jobs to support our family. With the last three transfers, my husband and I sat down as a family to decide how to use them wisely. With four children in school, education was our top priority. We set aside $28 to pay their school fees, ensuring they could continue their studies without interruption. Education is vital to us, as we believe it will give our children better opportunities in the future. Aside from school, we also raise livestock. We have seven goats and one sheep that help us earn a living. However, they used to stay outside at night, which was risky and unhealthy for them. We decided to use $68 to build a proper shelter for them, keeping them safe and healthy. With the remaining $6, I bought detergents for our family. Cleanliness is essential for our health and well-being, and I wanted to ensure we had enough to maintain a healthy home environment. This thoughtful use of the transfers has brought us security and peace of mind.

In the coming year and beyond, I plan to invest in a goat-rearing project to create a dependable financial resource once my transfers end. Goats multiply, so in case of a financial crisis, like paying my children's fees, I can sell some to cover those costs. This project will enable me to provide basic needs for my family and serve as a reminder of the support I received from my transfers. By purchasing livestock, I can create a sustainable source of income. Ensuring my children have access to a good education will secure their future and enable them to support us in return.

I spent my transfer to buy five iron sheets, adding $34 from my savings, to build a kitchen for my small house where I cook. I also spent $13.5 to build a door, which included buying one iron sheet and additional funds. For my four children, I divided $15 among them to pay their fees, ensuring they can attend school. I used $5.5 for soap and body oil, $20 for additional fees, and $4.5 to buy shoes for my children so they can go to school and have a chance at a successful future. Additionally, I contributed $3 to my chama and spent $6.5 on food.

My plan for the coming year is to invest in livestock using the cash transfers I receive. I believe that by purchasing livestock, I can create a sustainable source of income for my family. Once these animals reproduce, I intend to sell them, generating additional funds that will allow me to comfortably provide for my children's basic needs. I believe that by ensuring my children have access to a good education, their future will be secure, and they will also be able to support us in return. I'm grateful for the support and opportunities that Givedirectly transfers have provided us.

It had been ages since we bought our children clothes. Thanks to the monthly cash transfer from GiveDirectly, I was able to buy them new clothes and shoes worth $34 for the New Year celebration. With five children to care for, it was a relief to finally afford brand new clothing for them, rather than relying on second-hand items as we had always done in the past. My husband's earnings as a casual laborer have always been unpredictable, so having this financial support has been a blessing. After ushering in the new year, I spent $34 on school fees and other school requirements for the four who are currently in school. Unfortunately, I fell ill during the month and had to spend $15 on my treatment. Without the assistance from GiveDirectly, I'm not sure how I would have managed. Additionally, I used $14 to purchase household necessities, ensuring our basic needs were met. Finally, I decided to join a merry-go-round group, where I'll contribute $5 from the monthly transfers. This will help me accumulate more savings over time, and in case a need arises, I will have some cash. I'm grateful for the support and opportunities that GiveDirectly has provided to me and my family.

I currently have one goat that I purchased with the transfer, and it brings me immense joy. I'm eagerly waiting for it to give birth and multiply so that I can expand my herd. My plan is to invest in buying more goats, as they hold the potential for future growth and prosperity.

I am a mother of five children, with three of them currently attending school. Upon receiving my transfers, I allocated $12 to cover my children's school fees. In August 2023, I joined a merry-go-round and contributed $10 towards it, aiming to save for acquiring more goats and constructing a better house for my family. With the remaining $12, I purchased food for my family, which brought immense joy to all of us.

I repaired the bed for my children so that they could sleep well as their bed had already been spoiled. Their mattress is old and worn out and I know they need a new one. I have an informal savings group to which I have been having and I hope to use the money at the end of the year to get them a new mattress. I also would like to buy a solar powered lamp. Solar powered lamps are easy to use especially because they rely on the sun.

In April I had accumulate a large fee balance acroos my different children. I paid $10 for my child in class 5,. $8 for my child in class 4 and for the one in class 1 I spent $5 to clear the fee balance. I also used $5 for food. In May I paid a repair man to fix my children's bed. I bought flour worth $10, I cleared exam fees at $1.15 I also saved $5. I used my cash in June to uy provisions such as food and cooking oil at $2100. I also settled fees for one of the children at $5.

As it is true that all that has a beginning always has its end, I know that GiveDictly's program will soon come to an end. Therefore, I have a goal of prioritizing some investments. Since the most viable venture in our region is livestock keeping, I aim to buy additional two goats this year. When they increase in number after a given period, I shall be able to have some source of income. It will be simple for me to start raising cows after selling some goats. In addition, I want to build a kitchen so that my kids may have a place to hang out when they become older in addition to using it for cooking.

I am a mother of five children, three of whom are school-going. I do not have a job except that I depend on the transfers from give directly. He is the only husband who does house construction which is also rare and difficult to get to support our family. Consequently, supporting our family's increasing needs has been overwhelming to him. After I received my recent transfer, I prioritized buying food because had run out of food. Therefore, I spent $9 on food since my husband's wages had delayed. I also spent $15 on school fees and bought school stationeries for $10. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly for its monthly transfers.

I appreciate Givedirectly calling us once they have sent the money. It ensures that one is conscious of how she spends the money.

I used the transfer to pay school fees for my three children in grades four, three, and Kindergarten. I am a stay-at-home mother taking care of my home and children. I depend on my husband who works as a casual laborer to pay my bills. This money has enabled me to support my husband with some of the house bills.

When I first saw the message I was not sure where it came from because it indicated Segovia technology but I had not heard of such a name. Still, I suspected that it might have been from GiveDirectly. I, therefore, asked a neighbor if he had received such a text message, and he confirmed to me that it indeed came from GiveDirectly. It was such a happy moment and I thanked God for the money.

The biggest difference in my daily is the joy and peace I have for having paid for my children's school fees. I do casual work once in a while, but we mostly rely on my spouse who is a domestic worker. His income can not sustain all of our needs and besides, he is paid on monthly basis. By the time the children were sent back for tuition fee he had not received his salary. I had tried to borrow from some of my friends but non was in a position to assist because they were also facing tough economic situation. I am glad the money came on time, and they were able to go back to school.

Three of my children who are in primary school had been sent back home because they owed the school a tuition fee arrears of KES 3000. Their father who is responsible for their school fees had not received his salary and I also had no money. When I received the first transfer, I paid the whole of it in school so that I could clear the arrears they owed the school. I am happy the balance was cleared, and they can now fully concentrate on their studies.