My life is currently different from how it was in that I managed to buy a second-hand motorcycle that my husband operates which has given us a reliable source of income. Today, we can comfortably meet our daily needs without doing casual jobs. Although the business has its challenges a day can not pass without earning some money. This helps us to plan our life with the little that we have. Previously, making plans was hard because my husband and I could depend on casual jobs which were unreliable in most cases.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly does a good job by uplifting the living standards of poor people in our village. I am a living testimony of their program because my life has improved greatly. I appreciate their input because I have never received help from any organisation. Their mode of operation is also unique and classified. I managed to permanently solve my husband's long term status of unemployment when they came into our lives. We did this by buying a motorcycle that he uses to ferry people to different destinations. Today, we are sure of getting income without depending on casual jobs. A day can not go without earning something.

I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on purchasing a second-hand motorcycle that my husband currently operates. Previously, he used to depend on casual jobs which were hard to get. He could sometimes miss getting even a coin on bad days. I am glad that is no longer the case since we now have an alternative source of income. In addition to that, I finally bought enough food and a few clothes for my children. I feel relieved because the food I bought will last us up to the next harvesting season. My children also look decent, they are no longer being laughed at by their friends for putting on torn clothes.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have started building a spacious house. I am proud that I have moved a step a head.

The moment I received my transfer, I felt very happy and the first person that I told was my huband who equally celebrated when he heard the news.

I spent my transfer on purchasing building materials such as iron sheets and windows which I am currently using to establish my home because I wanted to avoid restrictions that I used to go throught at my inlaw's place. I also bought food that we ate as a family.