I hope to buy a 1000ltr tank that I want it to support my farming project where I will plant mchicha, tomatoes, spinach, and other vegetables that I would sell and generate some income to sustain myself and also pay school fees for my grandchildren who their mother is unemployed and depends on me.

Giving me cash through a the phone I don't think there is anything you need to change

I used $55 of the second transfer to purchase 1 big sufuria that can make 2kg of ugali, 1 big thermos that can serve 12 cups of tea, and three basins since which marked a significant shift from borrowing utensils and using a basin that we always made from cutting leaking jerricans. This was an idea of my elder daughter, Rehema who was tired of borrowing the same. currently, I feel relieved because I have a sense of self-reliance. I saved the rest amount of the transfer as I await 22nd December 2023 to get my annual savings to build my 3-bedroom house using the 2600 clay stone that I had prepared before. Give directly has helped me build a house that I have wished to have for a long time but since am the sole breadwinner fueled by my labor work of burning charcoal, I earn $3 per day which mirrors the determination to provide not only the subsistence but also a sense of normalcy. Achieving these small things has and will transform my life and turn a necessity into a step toward a more self-sufficient future.

When I first signed up for GiveDirectly's support, I admit I had reservations about whether they could truly help everyone in our community. But when the day finally came and I received the transfer, my emotions were all over the place. It was like a dream turning into reality right before my eyes. I couldn't believe that something I had doubted was happening. A rush of euphoria flooded over me, and tears of happiness streamed down my face. Seeing that message in my inbox made me believe I was part of this program, and I was going to receive the $1100 from GiveDirectly. It was a mix of relief, gratitude, and an overwhelming sense of hope for the future.

Life used to be a constant battle. Every day was a struggle to put food on the table as I relied on the unpredictable income from making and selling charcoal. There were times when my family had to endure hunger for up to two days a week. But everything changed when I became a recipient of GiveDirectly's cash transfer. The impact was profound. The hunger that used to haunt us has now become a thing of the past. I've left behind the exhausting trips to the forest to make charcoal, now able to focus on other opportunities. The support from GiveDirectly has given me a new lease on life, and I'm incredibly thankful for the positive change it's brought to my family and me.

Once the cash transfer arrived, I felt a mix of excitement and relief. The old house I had been living in was on the verge of collapsing, and I knew it was time for a change. So, I decided to invest the money wisely. First thing, I purchased a large 310-litre water tank, envisioning how it would aid me in my project. With this tank, I could store water efficiently, a crucial element for the upcoming construction. With water secured, I embarked on making interlocking blocks. Day after day, I mixed cement and pressed it into molds, creating each brick with care and determination. These blocks would be the foundation of my new home, and I am determined not to be held back by any lack of materials. I want to ensure that when construction begins, there will be no interruptions due to shortages. Each block I made seemed like a stepping stone towards stability and security.