In the coming years, my main focus is to purchase a generator to support my farming activities by pumping water to my farm. Farming is where I see my future, and having a reliable source of water will help me grow crops throughout the year, regardless of the season. Furthermore, I plan to complete the construction of my house, as living comfortably is a top priority for my family and me. The house I’m building will provide a safer and more stable environment, something I’ve been striving for since the floods damaged our old home. Once I achieve these goals, I believe I’ll be in a better position to support my children and secure our future. These plans give me hope, and I’m determined to work hard to make them a reality.

GiveDirectly did a great job when they arrived in our village. They made sure to enroll everyone, and their follow-up process was excellent, ensuring that we all received the money as promised. The team was thorough and professional in every step, making sure we understood everything clearly. I really appreciate how organized and fair the process was, with no one being left out. Honestly, I haven't noticed anything negative; everything went smoothly. Overall, I can only say good things about their work, and I am very thankful for the support they've given us.

Life was challenging after the floods destroyed our homes, forcing us to relocate temporarily. The grass-thatched house I lived in became even more difficult to manage, leaking every time it rained and worsening due to the damage from the floods. I decided to use $350 of the cash transfer to purchase building materials for a new house. Although I haven’t completed the construction yet, it’s a relief knowing that I’m working toward a better, safer home for my family. Having a more secure place to live has been a priority, especially after the hardship we went through. This decision felt like the best step toward rebuilding our lives.With the remaining money, I paid my child's school fees. Thankfully, my child received a sponsorship, which has eased the financial burden of education. As a mother of three, and with no husband to assist, I’ve relied on the support of my parents, but it hasn't been easy. However, having this help has allowed me to focus on other pressing needs, like improving our living conditions, without the constant worry of paying for school fees. Looking back, life after the floods seemed bleak, but the assistance from GiveDirectly has given me hope. We are slowly seeing improvement in our lives, and I feel optimistic about what the future holds. The support we received has brought relief and allowed us to make meaningful progress, and for that, I am incredibly grateful.

While I was at home with two of my kids, since the other three were in school, I received a message notification. At first, I wasn't sure if it was from GiveDirectly, but after scrolling further, I confirmed that it indeed was. I had received $200 from GiveDirectly. I was so happy and filled with hope because I knew exactly how I would use the money to improve my life. My immediate thought was to clear the school fees balance for my kids, ensuring their education could continue without any interruptions.

The biggest differences in my life since I started receiving transfers from GiveDirectly are in education, food, and my energy to work. Before the transfers, I was constantly stressed about where to find the money to pay school fees. But now, that stress is gone because I know it’s all taken care of for this term. Regarding food, before GiveDirectly, we had a serious food security issue. We didn’t have farms producing food, and our stores were empty, making it difficult to have meals. But now, my family has enough to eat, which has greatly improved our situation. This, in turn, has increased my productivity in what I do. I now have more energy to work on my farm and do casual jobs, unlike before when I would go to the farm on an empty stomach.

After receiving the $200, I was excited and thankful to GiveDirectly. Since I was expecting the money, I had already planned how to spend it, and I stuck to my plan. I have two children in secondary school, but one has a scholarship, so my main concern at that time was paying school fees for my other child. I used $50 to clear this term's fees, which means I don't have to worry about school fees until the next term. I also used $82 to buy iron sheets to build a new house. During the floods that hit our village, my house was severely damaged, and I'm currently living in a temporary shelter. I hope to use the next transfers from GiveDirectly to buy more construction materials to complete this project. Additionally, during the floods, there were no jobs, and our farms were swept away, leading to a big problem with food in my household. I used the rest of the money to buy food to ensure we had enough at home. Now, we have food, and this has brought a lot more joy to my family’s life