As I gaze into the future, my unwavering goal comes into sharp focus. I yearn to channel my resources into a venture that not only secures my family's future but nurtures it with abundance. The path I've chosen is to add more livestock, specifically cows. Their presence and the duality of benefits they offer that is milk and meat production convinces me of the wisdom in this choice. Cows stand as a testament to nature's generosity, and in turn, they will stand as the cornerstone of my aspirations. The allure of cows surpasses that of goats, for they possess the ability to offer both white rivers of dairy and the wholesome solidity of meat when the time is ripe. With a heart full of anticipation, I embrace their potential for not only enrich our dining table but also our financial stability.

My recommendation to GiveDirectly is to think about making their program last longer. Due to the region's poor demographic circumstances and the fact that most recipients are beginning from scratch, sustainability is problematic. A longer program could provide greater assistance to individuals trying to advance. Other than that, I endorse the program because I didn't encounter any shortcomings with it.

Receiving that cash transfer was like a lifeline for my family and me. With $180 in hand, I decided to invest in a cow. It wasn't just any cow; it was an investment in our future. I envisioned a steady supply of milk not only for our family's consumption but also for sale in the local market. I could almost feel the weight of the jug of milk in my hands as I proudly walked the cow home. Each day, as I cared for it and watched it graze in our fields, I felt a sense of hope that had been missing for far too long. As a peasant farmer, I understood the importance of having a nice shelter. So, with $150, I decided to renovate our humble house. I built strong pillars to support the house, ensuring it could withstand the fierce winds that often battered our village during storms. It was a labor of love, a physical manifestation of my determination to provide a safe and stable home for my family. With the remaining funds, I set aside a portion for our daily expenses and food. No longer did I have to worry about making ends meet; the cash transfer had lifted a burden off my shoulders.

Together with my wife, I was sitting outside our home discussing ideas for how we could use the funds when we got them. I received a text message while we were still talking, which I took to be one of the usual service provider promotional texts. Later that evening, as we were eating dinner, my daughter, a teacher at a nearby secondary school, checked my phone and broke the good news that I had been offered my first transfer. As a mother who had successfully delivered her firstborn after a decade of waiting, I was overjoyed. My wife and daughter both started dancing and yelling at the top of their lungs. That was one of my most joyful days in a very long time.

The ability to feed my family has made the biggest difference since receiving the money. As a farmer, my only means of guaranteeing that my family would have food came from the farm and the rains. I have had to get by on one meal for the past three years because I don't have enough money to buy enough food to eat three times a day. After receiving the money, everything improved. I now eat three meals per day and follow a healthy diet. My body has gained weight, which is a sign that everything is fine.

When I got my first transfers from Give Directly, I was overjoyed and grateful. The village's way of life was getting intolerable because we were no longer able to rely on farming, which was our main source of income. We haven't practiced farming for the past three years because we haven't had any rain. For a total of $275, I invested in seven goats so that I could start a livestock farm. Given that we can no longer work on the farm, raising livestock would be a good alternative source of income. Additionally, I spent $67.5 on broiler hens. I've wanted to start a poultry project for a long time, but I was unable to do so due to a lack of funding. Along with using the money to purchase various livestock, I also spent $6.6 to purchase six pieces of iron sheeting for the construction of a larger church. The church building where I serve as an elder was too small to hold a large gathering. We pooled our resources with those of the congregation to purchase iron sheets so that we could grow and construct a larger church. The remaining funds were then used to purchase food and chicken feed for the hens so they could grow quickly and be ready to be sold at the market.