My goal has always been building a house for my family to move in. I am not getting any younger and my house is in a deplorable condition. However, I did not have enough money to undertake my house project. I am working as a herbalist and this has been my only means of survival. Meanwhile, everything changed after GD's intervention through direct cash transfer. My life has improved immensely. I will forever remained grateful to GD.

GiveDirectly has done extremely well by making me to live in a modern zinc house. I am no longer embarrassed by the many leakages from the roof when it rains. I am very fortunate to be a part of this program. Thanks to everyone at GiveDirectly.

I used my most recent transfer to buy additional building materials such as zinc, zinc nails and planks. The 2 bundles of zinc which cost $21,000LD will be added to the previous building materials purchased with my previous transfer. My balance transfer was saved to compensate contractors working on my house. I am so delighted with this unique opportunity given me by GiveDirectly.

My new dream is to build a new house, I have already cut my sticks, and brush my house spot, along with other preparations, I'm only waiting to cash my money out in other to buy zink, nails, and other items to start my house project.

I love all of those things that GD does, they have done nothing that I don't love. They don't beg, they don't eat our food, they do their job with honesty, they are indeed people of integrity.

I have been a laughing tool to others for years because of where I stay, but I thank God for Give Directly that my story is about to be rewritten. I will spend my transfer on house materials (Zinc, nail, plank, and workmanship) to build my new house.

I was doing some brushing on my cassava farm one morning, when I heard my phone ring. I decided to check and see what could it be then, I realized that my transfer had been sent. I was overwhelmed with great joy, knowing fully well that a lot is going to be accomplished!

It has always been my dream to build a decent house and establish my own business. Life has been so so challenging, for me. I could barely feed myself and family, nor attend to their basic needs. However, establishing a new business and initiating my house project has been the biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving transfer from Givedirectly. Thank God for Give Directly, there is so much to be accomplished by this transfer, my life now has taken a U-turn and I'm so excited about it.

I used portion of my transfer to set up a petit business to sustain my family and I. Similarly, part of my transfer was used to buy rice and fuel. I have also made some preparations for my new house project. I cut down some sticks, and brush my house spot with my balance transfer. I am so delighted to have benefited from this unique project that has transitioned my life for good.