In the upcoming year, my primary goal is to focus more on farming to ensure an adequate food supply at home. Given the uncertainty of my finances, I intend to acquire seeds from my neighbors and well-wishers. I plan to cultivate crops such as cassava, sweet potatoes, and maize to enhance our food security.

The assistance offered by GiveDirectly has deeply and positively impacted our quality of life, leading to a substantial transformation. The program's unconditional approach empowered us to utilize the funds based on our individual needs, without any constraints, and we are incredibly thankful for the positive influence it has had on our lives. Personally, I have not identified any shortcomings in the program's implementation.

Knowing that I would receive funds from GiveDirectly filled me with hope. It meant that I could finally build a decent house, a dream that had been out of reach for years due to financial constraints and the responsibilities of school fees. My livelihood relies on random casual jobs, which aren't always available. I am married and have five children. With my third transfer of $450, I chose to spend the entire amount towards constructing a new house to replace our old grass-thatched one. This marks the realization of a long-awaited dream and a significant relief for me, as I can now afford a decent home. I am deeply grateful to the organization for their generous support.

My goal is to establish a substantial herd of goats, enabling me to engage in a large-scale livestock business. I am actively devising strategies and plans to ensure the successful realization of this ambition. By achieving this objective, I hope to generate a steady income that will alleviate any financial burden when it comes to paying my grandchildren's school fees in the near future. This will be a significant improvement compared to the current situation where I am facing struggles to even provide enough food for them.

After having a heartfelt discussion with my family members, we made significant changes and improvements in our living situation. One of the main priorities was to provide a safe and comfortable place for my grandchildren to sleep, as they used to face the hardship of searching for a place to rest after their meals. As a result of our collective efforts, we have come a long way, and our living conditions have greatly improved. Having resolved the problem of inadequate sleeping arrangements, we now have a more harmonious and comfortable family life. This positive change has given us hope for a better future. We are determined to keep moving forward, united as a family, and striving for even better living conditions and opportunities. We are grateful to GiveDirectly for making this happen in a ceremonious way . Together, we will continue to support and uplift one another, building a life that we can all be proud of.

I used $110 to purchase two goats, adding to the ones I already had in my small-scale livestock rearing business. This investment will potentially bring in additional income through breeding and sales, providing a source of financial stability for my family. Moreover, I allocated $340 to build a new home. The previous house was small, and with five grandchildren staying with me, I wanted to ensure they had a good and comfortable place to sleep. The GiveDirectly transfers made it possible for me to build this home swiftly and secure a better living environment for my grandchildren. My small-scale livestock rearing business, though important, would not have enabled me to build the new home at the same speed and with the same level of comfort as the assistance provided by GiveDirectly. I am grateful for the opportunities given to me to invest in my family's future.

I was so happy when my daughter confirmed that the message that I had received was a notification that money from Givedirectly had been sent to me!

The biggest change in my life since the transfer is that we are no longer so much concerned with where and how we will get our next meal. At my age, I might not be able to do much other than sell my goats to make enough money to support my family. I'm happy because, in addition to not selling my livestock, I also added three more goats to my herd, and that my family had food to eat!

To cover all of our needs, we largely rely on livestock, particularly goats in our area. I therefore thought it wise to add three more goats, each costing $30, to my livestock. This is essentially an investment in the future for me, so if the need comes, I may sell one or two, depending on the situation. I then spent $35 to prepare my farm for planting and spent the remainder of the money on food and other home necessities for my family of nine and treatment of my young son who gotten a small injury after falling a tree.