In the future, I would wish to buy more goats to make it a business, on which when they multiply I will be able to sell some of them to meet my daily needs and emergencies. since I have my piece of land now it would be easier for me to look after them. I used to have livestock that had grown to a good number before the drought destroyed them last year. Now that we have food at home and my husband is not paying school fees for November and December,we are hoping to bank some good amount on his salary so that we will be able to buy some more goats.

Am glad that Give Directly supports us with cash transfers so that we decide on how we improve our lives. I also feel that they are doing well and there is nothing they should change.

For several years, I've struggled with unemployment, relying solely on my husband, a plumber earning a meager $80 per month at Matanomane, to support our large family of nine children—five of my own and four from my husband's previous marriage. The financial strain was overwhelming until GiveDirectly provided a glimmer of hope through cash transfers. With the second transfer of $250, I seized the opportunity to purchase a 1.5-acre plot in Matanomane, alleviating the stress of not having land as our family grew. Empowered by this acquisition, I plan to establish a café on part of the land to generate additional income. Furthermore, $100 was spent to settle the school fees of my eight children, six attending a public elementary school and two in a community school. This relieved them from constant disruptions caused by outstanding fees, enabling them to complete the academic year without any educational debt. The impact reached beyond education; I invested $80 in a 90kg sack of maize, ensuring my children no longer go hungry. Additionally, I purchased two goats at $40 each, hopeful that they will multiply and contribute to our future stability. Thanks to GiveDirectly, our lives have taken a positive turn, offering newfound security and opportunities for our growing family.

At around 2 in the afternoon, I found a moment of respite after a hectic day of crafting charcoal when I noticed the notification indicating the arrival of my unconditional cash transfer from GiveDirectly. Excitement coursed through me, and I couldn't wait to share this life-changing news with my husband. We both knew that this windfall was the catalyst we needed to breathe life into our long-held dreams of renovating our humble home. With newfound hope, we couldn't wait to turn those dreams into reality, knowing that this cash infusion was the cornerstone of our brighter future.

Since I started receiving unconditional cash transfers from GiveDirectly, the most profound change in my life has been the ability to clear the school fees for my children. Their education had been a constant struggle, with my spouse's meager salary making it difficult to keep them in school consistently. The fear that they might have to drop out due to our financial constraints weighed heavily on my heart, and their on-and-off attendance had a detrimental impact on their academic performance. As a mother, there's no greater joy than seeing them back in school, knowing that this will pave the way for them to achieve good grades, graduate, and secure lucrative jobs. This newfound educational stability not only promises to break the cycle of poverty that has plagued my household but also ensures a brighter future not only for them but for generations to come.

I spent $400 of my recent unconditional cash transfer on buying bags of cement, bricks, and other construction materials. This was essential for the renovation of our old and deteriorating house. The walls needed plastering, and the floor required proper cementing. Every creak and crack in the house had become a constant source of worry, fearing it might collapse at any time. Thanks to the cash transfer, I was finally able to invest in these renovations, bringing a sense of safety and relief to our family. Now, we can sleep peacefully without the constant fear of our house falling apart. In addition to the home improvements, I used a portion of the money to pay the school fees for my four children in lower grades, totaling $50. Education is crucial, and I was determined not to compromise on their learning. With the remaining $65, I decided to buy a new mattress to replace our old, worn-out one. It might seem like a small thing, but having a comfortable and clean place to sleep has improved our overall well-being. The rest of the money was wisely spent on buying food to ensure that my nine family members had enough to eat. My husband's meager income from casual labor, which is only $80 per month, was hardly sufficient to support our growing family, so this cash transfer has been a lifeline for us.