Two months ago, my village Sororwa was devastated by flash floods from overflowing Perkerra and Molo rivers. Everything I owned, including utensils, was swept away, leaving my family of four in shock. Since then, we have been borrowing utensils from neighbors as I have not had the means to replace them. All the money I earn, about $3 a day from casual jobs, goes towards putting food on the table. However, with the transfers to come , I am hopeful I can finally fulfill my dream of owning our own utensils, furniture, and bedding. I plan to spend around $80 on these items. Additionally, I intend to use $450 to construct a one-room house for my family. This new home will provide us with more space and security compared to our current grass-thatched house, which is barely standing after being affected by the floods.I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to improve our living conditions and provide a more stable environment for my family.

As a single mother of three, relying on casual jobs for income means financial stability is never guaranteed. I constantly have to search for work just to ensure we have enough to eat. The unpredictability of these jobs makes it challenging to maintain food sufficiency consistently. Despite these challenges, I am grateful that in the past 6 months, I have managed to always have enough money to buy food for my household. This gives me hope and motivation to keep moving forward, even when times are tough.

As a single mother of three, life is a constant struggle to make ends meet. I rely on casual jobs like weeding, pruning, tomato picking, and charcoal burning to earn a living. On a good day, I might earn $3, which all goes towards putting food on the table for my family. But these jobs are not guaranteed, and there are days when there is nothing. It breaks my heart to see my children go to bed hungry because I cannot provide for them adequately. I wish I had more stable work or support to give them a better life.