Since there is a water shortage in our area, I set a goal in that direction and intend to see it through. Fixing fresh tap water at my house is the next thing I want to do. At the moment, I have to travel a larger distance—nearly 90 minutes—to reach a water source. In addition to the distance, purchasing water daily is extremely expensive.

In my humble view, GiveDirectly is a perfect organization. The organization arrived to give the locals greater power. Most of the families with children in our region have returned to school after having stopped due to school costs. GiveDirectly is the reason they are going back to school. Soberly, I have to acknowledge that GiveDirectly is a significant organization.

By the time I got the second transfer, my secondary school student had already been sent back home. I promptly paid the remaining $100 in his tuition fees since I respect his education. He has returned to school and is currently making academic progress. I then decided to spend $130 on a cow. Since I wanted to invest in cow ranching, this was something I had long desired. Every time the cow reproduces, it will not only add to the herd but also supply some milk for my family. When I had finished doing that, I decided to finish building the house I had begun using the first transfer. I spent $5 on roofing timbers and $49 on five iron sheets to make up for the missing building supplies. The contractor's work cost me $150. I bought meals for my family using the remaining money.

I was at work when I heard my phone ring. I never paid any attention to the message because I assumed it was from the service provider. When I got home, I asked my helper to read the messages for me, and he confirmed that I had received $550 from GiveDirectly. I was overjoyed because I knew I would achieve my goals.

The fact that I was able to construct a house in such a short period is the most significant difference in my daily life. I'm glad we have a decent place to live every day. Second, I was able to clear the fee arrears, which meant that my children would have plenty of time to focus on their studies without interruption. I am extremely grateful for the generous support that has enhanced my finances.

I am a widow with four children. I work in a mine to earn a living. When I got my transfer, I decided to build a decent house for my family because the one I was living in was small and ant-infested. Due to financial constraints, I could not previously afford to renovate it. This is because I am the sole provider, and what I earn barely covers both my children's school fees and other basic needs. As a result, I spent $300 on the construction. Second, I paid $50 in school fees and saved the rest. I am grateful for the help that has improved my lifestyle.