I have always wanted to construct a bigger house since our one-room apartment was getting too small for my family of six, which consists of my husband, four growing kids, and myself. When GiveDirectly came into the picture, I saw it as a golden opportunity to fulfil this dream. I used part of the second transfer to purchase some of the necessary materials. When I received the third transfer, I used the entire amount of $450 to acquire more materials like iron sheets, building nails, metal rods, and frames. Additionally, I paid for construction labor. I am delighted to share that the new house is now complete. It offers us much-needed space, featuring a sitting room to welcome visitors and our bedroom. This upgrade not only enhances our living conditions but also provides us with dignity and privacy, a luxury we didn't have while sharing one room with our growing teenagers.

From my perspective, GiveDirectly has truly excelled by providing substantial lump-sum transfers. This approach is exceptional, as I have never encountered any other organization offering such significant support. These transfers have empowered us to undertake substantial projects. For instance, in my personal experience, I was able to construct a better and more comfortable house for my family. I express my sincere gratitude to GiveDirectly for their impactful contributions.

In the years to come, I am planning to venture into hawking second-hand clothes within my village. This opportunity holds great potential to boost my farming income since I have observed that numerous villagers travel to town to buy clothes when I can easily offer them within our community. The startup cost is also relatively low, around $100, which would enable me to purchase a selection of clothing items. This additional income will prove essential in supporting our efforts to provide for our children's secondary education.

The money I received from GiveDirectly has helped me in many ways for example I was able to build one bedroom which costed $200 since the space was not enough, now we have two bedrooms which can accommodate six of us .I was able also to buy requirements for my child who was joining secondary junior and spent the remaining amount on buying foodstuff for my family of six.

They offer a helping hand to those in need without favour in return. They are unbiased.The informetion was clear from the start to the end since we were given clear information about the program.

My biggest goal in life is to have my own business so that I can get income and provide for my family and not to depend on anybody even givedirectly.

I used $80 of my first transfer to lease a plot of land that is currently under beans plantation. We have a small family farm that is insufficient for both cultivation and livestock farming because we have goats to raise. I rolled a $50 and later harrowed the land. I was fortunate to receive certified bean seeds from a charity organization that distributes seeds only to farmers who have a plot of land to grow them on. Furthermore, I spent $20 on labor during planting and am looking forward to weeding them when I receive the second transfer. The seed company's education, which has so far been visited twice since we planted, has been beneficial, and I am hopeful that I will have a better harvest at the end of the season. I also purchased other farm inputs, such as pesticides, and set aside $20 for subsequent management practices. I spent the remaining $3 on food for my family of six, which we ate for a month before running out.

I had nothing to invest in the farm, and even though there was seed support from well-wishers, I could not get it because I did not have a plot to plant before GiveDirectly came along. I am grateful for the help that has made the greatest difference in my daily life since leasing and planting the land. As I closely monitor the healthy growth of my crops, I am encouraged. I am currently planning to begin weeding on my own because I have exhausted the first transfer and am unsure of the exact dates for receiving the second transfer.

At around 4:00 p.m., I was at home when I received a message from GiveDirectly. I was surprised because the name "GiveDirectly" was not mentioned anywhere in the message. I was able to confirm with a friend who had also received the same amount after asking around. I could not doubt any longer because it was the only money I was expecting, but I did inform my family before agreeing on spending.