In the coming years, my plan is to build a better house and ensure my children can attend a good school. My main focus will be on farming, as I now have a generator at home that will help me irrigate my crops effectively. With this new setup, I believe my farming will improve significantly. Currently, my house is made of grass and mud walls, but I dream of having a house with iron sheets that will provide better protection for my family. I want to create a safe and comfortable living environment while also securing a brighter future for my children through their education. With hard work and dedication, I am determined to achieve these goals for my family.

GiveDirectly did a great job by ensuring that their officers were not biased and were very professional when asking questions. I appreciated how straightforward all the questions were, making it easy for us to understand what was being asked. Throughout the process, I have not seen any weaknesses in your organization; everything was fine. The respect and care shown by the officers made us feel valued and important. Overall, I am very satisfied with the support we received from GiveDirectly.

The struggles of farming can be overwhelming, especially when faced with the challenge of getting water to the crops. Our farm at home was suffering because we had no effective way to pump water from the Perkerra River. Therefore, I decided to invest $320 in a generator, allowing me to channel water directly to my farm. This purchase was crucial for my ability to continue farming without the stress of drought seasons impacting our harvest. Furthermore, I used $70 to open a salon business for my partner, so she could have her own source of income while we support each other at home. With only one child to care for, it's important for us to find ways to help each other thrive. I also work as a farmer and casual laborer to make ends meet, balancing multiple responsibilities to provide for my family. Finally, I spent the remaining $60 on food since we had no capital for farming at the moment. Before this support, we relied heavily on casual jobs like burning charcoal to cover our basic needs. Unfortunately, floods hit and destroyed all my vegetables and green grams at the farm, leaving us feeling hopeless and depressed. Despite these challenges, I remain determined to make the most of the opportunities I've been given and build a better future for my family.

I was outside my house, waiting for supper while my wife was cooking. Suddenly, I heard my phone beep with a message; upon checking, I had received my first transfer. Excited, I called my wife over and showed her the message. We both felt a surge of happiness. My first thought was of my tomato farm, which had been struggling with pests due to a lack of pesticides. Now, I could finally do something about it. The timing couldn't have been more perfect!

Before I received the transfer, I was constantly worried about my tomato farm. The pests had taken over, and without money for pesticides, I feared I would lose the entire crop. Every day I watched the plants deteriorate, knowing that if the tomatoes were destroyed, it would be a huge loss for my family. The transfer from GiveDirectly changed everything. I was finally able to save my tomatoes. The relief I felt was immense. Now, I don’t have to worry about losing the crop. I’m so thankful that this help came just in time.

My half-acre tomato farm was infested with pests, and I didn’t have the money for pesticides. I have been relying on casual jobs and making charcoal, but the weather had made both limited—there weren’t many casual jobs available, and the wet grounds made charcoal production difficult. I used $70 from my first transfer to buy pesticides and finally address the pest problem. We also didn’t have enough food, especially maize, which is our staple. I had lost most of my maize crop to the floods, and the little that survived wasn’t ready for harvest yet. So, I spent $52 on maize and other food essentials. Also, our seating arrangements were a challenge too. We only had three plastic chairs, but they were worn out. I decided to buy three new ones for $30. I also gave my wife some money to go to the market and buy clothes for all of us. We’re a family of three, and we didn’t have many clothes, so we decided to get at least a new pair each that we could wear when going to town, attending occasions, or going to church.