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Having skills on hairdressing, I am confident enough to solely operate a salon business. This has been my desire for many years but due to financial instability, it has never come to fruition. With the hope I have on the cash grant from GiveDirectly, I am so optimistic about realizing my dream. I intend to spend $300 of my transfers to start this business at our nearby trading center. This will act as my reliable source of income to support my family of 7. On the other hand, I plan to start livestock keeping more so goats since they quickly multiply. To start with, I will spend $200 to buy 4 goats. The remaining amount will help me to sort other household needs such as repairing my house because it's walls are not in good condition and also to buy new beddings. What a new life to boost of!
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the month of December, 2023, I started a small poultry project to act as my investment that cost me $10. I started with 6 chickens and currently, four of them have chicks. This is a promising project to me and I am guaranteed of some income in case my husband fails to send me money. Therefore, I consider this project as my source of joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
At my age of 27 years, I never expected to be a housewife because I had a big dream of living a decent life. This is because, despite having hairdressing skills, I have remained jobless at home. I majorly depend on my husband who is a casual laborer and he usually sends me $15 on weekly basis. This money goes on settling bills leaving me with nothing to save. Hence, I consider financial instability as my biggest challenge.
