My life is now different because I currently own a cows which I would not have managed to buy on my own cost. One of my future goals was to have at least a good source of income. I feel GiveDirectly has fulfilled this since I will be selling milk as these cows reproduce. I also acquired new beddings through this transfer and replaced the old and worn out beddings I have been using for years. I purchased new wooden beds and mattresses for my family. It's a great joy to me because I now have comfortable beddings and also my children unlike before GiveDirectly came to us.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well in uplifting our lives which were miserable before enrollment. We have been able to provide for our families effectively, purchasing livestock as assets and most importantly, building better iron-roofed houses thus enjoying good shelter. I do not see anything that GiveDirectly does not do well.

I had been living a small house with my family since I couldn't afford to build a bigger one. It was uncomfortable to live in but we had no other wise. Upon receiving our second transfer, I used the larger part of it to build a bigger house. I feel so happy having my comfort at my new house. I spend the remains amount on my family needs both household items and clothing.

The biggest difference is that I no longer buy milk anymore. The dairy cow I bought gives me enough milk for my family's consumption and so far, I have started saving some money which I usually use in the purchase of milk.

It was around 7 am in the morning when my wife woke me up. On that day, she and my children were so happy as she was just singing while doing her chores and I had to ask her what all the happiness was for. When she informed me that we had received money from GD, I was also overwhelmed with joy as I had never received such an amount in my entire life. I then called my whole family together, sang some praises to God and prayed thanking Him for his blessings on that morning.

Buying milk has been a routine for me which has been expensive but I had no otherwise and so when I received my first transfer, I spared some amount which I used in buying a dairy cow for milk production. I am glad that I will no longer buy milk hence will be using the money to take care of other needs and I am also sure that my children's health will improve too. I also spent the remaining amount in buying a water tank. This tank will be so helpful to my family as my wife will not be going to river on a daily basis and during the rainy season as we will use it in storing water.