In life, one has to have plans to progress and depending on one source of income is not an option. Being a primary school teacher, the payment I receive does not meet all the family's needs but only food and payment of bills. Therefore, in future, I hope to put up an iron-roofed structure and set up hardware using $ 1000 savings. I will be glad that my family of 6 will be financially relieved from the profits and I will not have to take up loans to settle the household needs.

I appreciate Givedirectly for not involving third parties such as government officials and religious groups in choosing whom to enrol in the community. I love its independence. Also with Givedirectly's transfers, lives have improved in the community as is evident from the houses people have built, children being educated and parents purchasing clothing for their children. However, Givedirectly should not only focus on households but also on setting up projects on education for bright children from humble backgrounds. This way, these children can give to the community once they complete their education.

My family of 6 depends on my teaching job to earn a living. However, the pay is insufficient as all goes towards household food and payment of bills and there is almost nothing to save. I am glad that Givedirectly has assisted a long way in settling some bills for instance, I have been able to pay $270 school fees for my son in grade 9 through the last transfers. I further saved the rest of the transfers in my bank account so that when schools close, I initiate the projects I left pending since I can not leave them to any other person to manage them the way I want. I am grateful that the transfers have reduced my financial burden as I now feel relaxed.

I recall overhearing my neighbour coming over to my place to ask if I had also received money from GiveDirectly. I had not checked my phone for a while since I was busy with the house chore, I took the issue seriously and went to check immediately. Upon checking I realised that I had a Mpesa message showing I had received cash from GiveDirectly. This was the most refreshing news I had received in a while. I would be able to realise my goal of rearing my goats. I knew this was an immense blessing hence I was grateful.

The biggest difference now is the fact that I was able to get an extra source of income by initiating a poultry project. I was not able to start it before due to a lack of money, and I am excited that I finally have achieved this dream. I am glad too that I managed to finish buildings the house. I am forever indebted for the amazing gift from GiveDirectly.

When I was promised that I would receive some cash from the organisation. I knew I would be able to start a poultry project. I solely depend on my teaching job to earn a living. I am married and fortunate to have three children. Upon receipt of the transfer, I allocated $300 to start a poultry project to enhance my finances. I also allocated $180 for completing my house which had been left pending due to financial constraints. Remaining cash I spent to buy Chicken feeds. I have been able to achieve a lot in a short span of period all thanks to GiveDirectly.