It is everyone's prayer to reap well from what he or she sows. Since my family of seven depends on the maize farming on the 1 acre of land I own, I am certain the produce is insufficient to cater for all the family's needs. Therefore, I hope to add another 1 acre piece to sow maize, cow peas, and beans so as to produce food for the household besides the $5 we earn daily from the motorcycle taxi business. We hope to use the income from the motorcycle taxi business as well as the maize sales to make this a success.

From the moment I received my transfers, my life changed a lot. I have had a constant source of income through the motorcycle taxi business as well as the maize harvests. This is a mirror of the great work of the organization in my community. And if you were to compare before and after receiving the transfers, the change is tremendous. I wish the organization would continue lifting people's lives just as it has been doing.

It is said that if you want something, then dare to search for it. I am glad that GiveDirectly has made this a success. In my life, I wanted to own a motorcycle as a means of transport for my children to school as well as to earn the family of seven an income through the taxi business. When I received the transfers, I spent $400 on purchasing a motorcycle, and now it is earning the family $5 a day, which all pays for food for the household. We depend on maize farming to earn income for school fees as well as food for the household, but unfortunately, the climatic conditions have been unproductive, and we have always run into losses. However, we hope this year will be exceptional because the rains prove to be reliable, resulting in a bumper harvest. Last year, I harvested 8 bags, which I sold for $60 a bag, and I hope this year will be positively different.

I was overjoyed when I realized I had received my transfer. I could not contain my pleasure when I learned I had finally received GiveDirectly's cash transfer. That day, I had been away from home for a long time since I attended a burial ceremony in our neighborhood. I felt a serenity of mind, and deep within my heart, I had an unexplained pleasure. I was confident that I would eventually be able to pay my children's school tuition. Because my husband works away from home, I had to inform him, and he was equally pleased.

From the time I received my transfer, I have experienced a significant improvement in the way of our lives. Previously, I was stressed because I could not afford to buy food or pay my school fees. Since receiving my cash transfer, I have felt some relief in terms of paying school fees and purchasing food for my children. I am glad that all five of my children are enjoying their academics. In addition, I have been able to obtain sufficient nourishment. Formerly, I was reliant on my husband, whose income was insufficient for my family.

I am a mother of five children, all of whom attend school. When I received my transfer, there were $300 in arrears. As a result, I spent $300 to pay off their school fees. One of them had been sent home for failing to pay her school fees. She had been at home for two days, and because of my financial situation at the time, I could not raise her school fees.  To supplement my investment, I purchased a goat for $40. Also, due to the famine situation, we had trouble obtaining food.  Therefore, I spent the balance of the money on food, and we've been doing so well compared to previously.