After my previous house collapsed, I was determined to build a new home for my family since we did not have a place to sleep. Thanks to the transfers I've been receiving from GiveDirectly, I've been able to make significant progress on this project, and I am thrilled to see my house taking shape, with only the roofing left to complete. We are currently living in the incomplete house with the makeshift roofing as I work towards its completion. Currently, my plan is to continue using the transfers to finish the roofing and provide my family with a secure and comfortable living space. Once the house is complete, my plan is to continue using the transfers to buy more goats. My hope is that these goats will multiply and increase in number and value over time. Eventually, I plan to trade the goats for cows, which will be a game-changer for my farming efforts because they will ease the physical strain I experience during farm preparation, especially when it comes to plowing. This will also allow me to hire out the cows to plow other people's farms, creating an additional income stream for my family. This is something I've always wanted to do, as it will provide a sustainable way to support my loved ones. I am grateful for the support I've received from GiveDirectly, as it has given me the means to build a better future for my family.

After my previous house collapsed, I took the initiative to build a new two-room house for my family. I’ve already started the construction and am currently in the process of finishing it. Recently, I spent $24 of my transfers on roofing materials, and I am truly impressed with the progress I’ve made so far. In addition to the house, I invested another $52 in livestock, which includes a goat, eight chickens, and a duck. My plan for the chicken is to let them multiply, increasing their number and value, so that I can eventually trade them for more goats. The goats, in turn, will also be bred to increase their number and value, allowing me to trade them for cows. These cows will be essential for plowing my farm for better farm produce. The duck too, will multiply and increase in number since they breed faster and in numbers, and I plan to sell some of them to help sustain my family's needs. Additionally, I have five children in school, and I used another $10 of my transfers to pay their school fees, ensuring they stay in school and focus on their studies without the worry of being sent home for unpaid fees. Lastly, I spent the remaining $6 on food for my family, making sure we have enough to eat and don’t go hungry. I am committed to building a better future for my family, and every step I take brings me closer to that goal.

I'm thrilled to see my house coming together, with only the roofing left to complete. Currently, I require 22 iron sheets, but I already have 14 pieces on hand. Alongside my housing project, I'm eager to delve into livestock investment, particularly in goats. My vision is to breed them, allowing their numbers to multiply and eventually trade them for a cow. This cow will serve a dual purpose: aiding in agricultural work by plowing fields for others and generating additional income for my family. It's a plan fueled by optimism and a desire to secure a brighter future, both in terms of shelter and financial stability.

My long-held dream of owning a home has finally begun to take shape, flooding my heart with profound gratitude. To propel this dream forward, I dedicated $50 from the transfers toward the construction of my new house. Simultaneously, I'm actively pursuing my ambition to invest in livestock, directing $30 towards acquiring chickens and goats, envisioning their growth and future sale as a means to ease my financial burdens. As the school reopening draws near, I set aside $10 to ensure my child's smooth transition back to school. Lastly, I allocated the remaining $12 from the transfer to secure my family's sustenance by purchasing food. This journey is driven by a relentless spirit of hope and determination, not only realizing my personal aspirations but also safeguarding the well-being of my cherished family.

To become financially stable and able to take care of my family, I want to start a business selling silver cyprinid and smoked meat. This will offer alternative sources of income and make it easier to meet all my family's needs. Without these transfers my family and I would be struggling so much but I am glad this is not the case. I am very appreciative of the financial support from Give Directly; it has been of great help to me.

During the month of October, my residence collapsed, necessitating my family to endure several days in the cold. I allocated $34 towards constructing a new dwelling to provide shelter for my family. Although the construction of the house is not yet complete, I am grateful that we now have a new place to call home. Additionally, I procured food amounting to $13 to ensure my family's sustenance. I engage in the sale of building poles and charcoal, with occasional periods of no sales. The funds from the transfers have been instrumental in mitigating this situation. Furthermore, I made an investment of $56 in acquiring livestock, which includes a goat, nine goats, and three ducks. As they multiply in the upcoming months, I plan to sell some of them and utilize the proceeds to address my family's needs. I deeply appreciate the financial support that has been instrumental during these challenging economic circumstances.

My foremost objective is to expedite the construction of my new home, aiming to alleviate the challenges posed by inclement weather conditions. Additionally, I aspire to launch a modest kiosk venture to enhance my earnings, thereby enabling me to address many of the needs currently beyond my means due to my limited income. I'm enthusiastic about the financial support I am presently receiving, which is contributing to these aspirations.

Last June, my home crumbled, forcing me to endure the harsh elements of rain and scorching heat in a makeshift shelter. However, there is a silver lining as I've initiated the construction of a new dwelling - a roomy, two-bedroom house capable of accommodating my spouse and six children. Using $24 from my August income, I secured sturdy building poles essential for the structure's stability. I'm elated that the completion of the house is on the horizon, promising us a fresh start. In addition to this, with the remaining funds, I managed to partially settle a school fee debt of $36 for my two primary school-going children. This ensured their uninterrupted education for the term, and I'm relieved to report that they successfully resumed their studies. I'm profoundly grateful for the financial assistance provided through these transfers, as it has enabled me to achieve far more than my usual income source, selling charcoal, would have allowed. Given the meager profit margins, my daily expenses would have remained a considerable challenge without this support.

Living in a pathetic condition has always been a great concern to me. As I receive my monthly transfers for this year, I hope to accomplish the goal of building a new house. It will save me from extreme cold conditions during rainy seasons. A situation that is always costly for me in terms of seeking medication. Once I succeed in this, I also hope to begin a livestock-selling business, it is quite rewarding during festive seasons.

I have been living in an old house that is in a dilapidated state. Because of its outdated roof, whenever I am inside, I always feel like my entire family, is in an open place. Because I am constantly unable to raise money for my family, it has remained in that situation for a long time. To raise some money, I always fetch and sell firewood. Because my wife does the same casual job, she does not have a consistent source of income. Therefore, I spent $34 from my recent transfer on three iron sheets because I want to build a new house. Nonetheless, my prior transfers had also assisted in covering my six school-age children's tuition and food expenses. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the financial support.

My tiny house, which was home to my wife and six children, collapsed last week. All of the members of my family were accommodated by my mother. I'm currently sleeping in an improvised goat skin and polythene shelter. My current financial situation is poor because I make a pitiful living selling building poles. Every penny I make goes toward feeding the family and covering the children' tuition. I've done my best to save, but every time I do, a financial emergency forces me to spend what I've saved. My top priority for this year is to use a significant amount of my transfers to construct a sizable, luxurious home for my family. The financial boost will be extremely beneficial.

During the beginning of last month I experienced a tragedy when my house collapsed after heavy rainfall. I was lucky enough not to be in the house with my family at the time but unfortunately this meant that we were homeless. Therefore my wife and I have been sleeping outside this entire time while my kids went to live with their grandma. That is why this time around when I received the transfers I ended up spending KES 1,500 in purchasing timber because I am in the process of gradually building up my home. Afterwards I proceeded to spend KES 1,200 on nutrition by buying six packets of maize flour because there was barely any food in the house. As for what I remained with which was a balance of KES 700 I ended up spending it on paying for tuition for two of my kids who are in school and kept being sent home.

Although I own a house, it is small and in disrepair. It leaks whenever it rains and cannot accommodate my family members comfortably. This has necessitated my desire to construct a new house. I decided to spend my transfer money on building materials as soon as I received it. For example, I spent the entire KES 3,000 on purchasing five iron sheets in preparation for the building activity. I intend to build a new house as soon as I have sufficient materials.

GiveDirectly is doing a great through the donations the change I see back in the village is clearly visible. People are not starving as they used to anymore. It would also have probably taken me quite a long time before I could start saving for the purposes of renovating my house. I have yet to heat or see any negative consequences from being involved with the organisation.

Last month the roof to my house collapsed but luckily no one was inside the house at the time. It was a grass thatched house, which got easily destroyed. So when I received the funds I put KES 1,500 in my savings account so that I could let the money accumulate and then once it was enough I would renovate my house. I was left with about KES 1,500 and I went ahead and took KES 1,000 and used to buy timber for the purpose of building the house when the time came. The remaining KES 500 I bought three packets of maize flour for KES 435 and used the remaining balance to buy sardines.

I was very excited about receiving my transfer. It was around 9 AM, I was sealing some holes on water storage jerricans when I heard a message alert on my phone. I ran to my helper, and they confirmed Give Directly had sent the promised funds. It was a miracle that sent celebrations across the village.

I have not realized a big difference in my life following the transfer. Despite receiving the cash, my children and I have starved for two days within the last month. I feel the first transfer was not sufficient to clear school fees and provide enough food for us. However, I hope future transfers will eventually eradicate the meal deficiency dilemma in my house.

Having three children out of school for almost two days, I deducted KES 600 from the transfer to clear the outstanding arrears and they happily resumed studies. After meeting their education needs, I purchased maize flour worth KES 350 to enable us enjoy daily meals. I saved the remaining amount for financial emergencies.