My initial goal was to spend my transfer on buying a cow. Since I gave birth to my first born, I have been having some difficulties in getting milk even for my children when they need it most, owing to the fact that my family does not own any cow. Upon completing my initial goal, I developed another goal of buying a parcel of land at KES 40,000. This goal was achieved as a result of the second transfer. I am so happy because acquiring a parcel of land is a big milestone in my life. Before I build a new house in it, I shall be farming crops in it with an aim of boosting my harvest.

In my opinion, GiveDirectly does so well not only in creating awareness of its program to potential recipients, but also in sending to them unconditional cash transfer. As a result, most if the recipients make thoughtful decisions and they spend their transfers on meeting their pressing needs. In addition, GD staffs are respectful hence they harmoniously work among various communities. So far, I have not seen what GiveDirectly does not do well.

I spent KES 40,000 from my most recent transfer on buying a parcel of land. Previously, I did not have any parcel of land where I could do my farming. Instead, I could occasionally lease a parcel at a cost. Since I am a single mother, having my own parcel of land is of a great value because through this, my sons will be able to have a space to build their houses. Getting out of my maIernal home will actually restore my dignity in the society where I live. Despite the fact that am not married, owning a home in itself will be a great honour. Thanks to GiveDirectly for such a timely help.

I woke up very early in the morning to a message on my phone bearing great news from GiveDirectly that came in the previous night at around 11:00 pm. I could not hear the message notification alert since I was fast asleep but the morning news was so exciting as well that after confirming the account balance, I could not hold back my joy. Together with my family we celebrated and thanked God that morning for the support that would transform my family's standard of living.

The biggest difference in my daily life is the availability of plenty of foodstuff in the household for my family of three and the ease of sourcing more after bringing in two sacks and a lactating cow that has been serving us at least two liters a day - enough for our household use and to sell some when I need to. I am grateful for this support from GiveDirectly that has improved my standard of living a lot.

A dream to finally own a lactating dairy cow that would stop the perennial buying of milk and begging from my parents and other close family members for some liters every day finally came to an end when I received the transfer from GiveDircely. Just after collecting the money from the nearby shopping center, I spent KES 30000 on securing a dairy cow that has been giving us at least two liters every morning. I also spent KES 8200 on buying three sheep that I am hoping to see grow, multiply, and help me in the future payment of school fees for my two children. With the remaining amount, I managed to spend 1500 KES on obtaining new pairs of clothes for my two children and mine, paid their school fees worth KES 1200, purchased two sacks of maize at KES 6400 that we have been using all along since that day, and transferred the remaining amount to a fixed saving account with the plan of starting a small business in the future.