The biggest difference is that I am now hopeful of living in my own home. Through the transfers I got from Give Directly I have already bought the necessary building materials. Initially, I only used to depend on casual jobs. The money I got from these jobs was enough to buy basic needs. I used to save nothing towards this goal therefore there were slim chances of establishing my home. I am happy that soon I will be living with my family in our own homestead.

I think the founders of this project had done their research well and understood that there was a need for extending a helping hand to certain areas. This has been a life-changer in my community. Live long Give Directly.

I did spend my recent transfers to purchase livestock for rearing. I have desired to raise livestock but I could not because I did not have finances. I am grateful I have managed to start this project and besides that, I have also paid school fees for my children and built a house.

The transfer has enabled me to buy some goats which I am currently rearing. Owning these goats makes the biggest difference in my daily life because I wouldn't have afforded to buy any at my own cost. I resolved to buy them because to us are valuable assets that can be relied on when a financial need arises. Also, they do survive well in my region thus it's a valuable project which I believe with time, they will multiply and I will readily sell to buy a dairy cow. I believe this will uplift my living standards by selling milk after buying the dairy cow and generate income. I will be able to cater for my family basic needs without much struggle.

I was preparing breakfast for my family early in the morning when I heard my phone ringing, an alert of a message. When I checked the contents, I realized it was an Mpesa message. GiveDirectly had finally sent my first transfer. I felt happy. I couldn't even continue with the house chores. I celebrated with my family for this fortune.

I spent part of the first transfer on paying school fees for my children who are in secondary school. I paid in advance to avoid them being sent home concerning school fees. This will allow them to continue with their studies without any interruptions. I was also sheltering in an old grass-thatched hut and my dream was to upgrade to a better house because it wasn't comfortable and it was also leaking during rains. I therefore bought some building materials which include iron sheets, building poles, timber, and nails to facilitate this. I also spent a portion of the money to buy some goats that I am currently keeping as my assets. I am assured that even as they reproduce, they will help me in meeting my future financial needs. I am spending the remaining amount on buying sufficient foodstuffs for my family and some other household items that I was lacking.