I have always had a strong desire to expand my dairy project, but unfortunately, financial constraints have stood in the way of realizing this dream. However, I have come up with a plan to overcome this obstacle. Instead of directly expanding my dairy project, I have decided to focus on expanding my poultry farming. I plan to breed more hens, sell them, and then use the proceeds to eventually transition into dairy farming by converting the earnings from the poultry sales into cows. This approach will allow me to generate additional income and gradually work towards my goal of expanding my dairy project, despite the initial financial limitations.

In my opinion, the assistance we received from GiveDirectly has had a profound and positive impact on our quality of life, leading to a transformative change. The unconditional nature of the program has made it easier for us to allocate the funds according to our needs without any restrictions, and the program was implemented fairly and equitably, without any discrimination. I have no criticisms or concerns whatsoever about any aspect of the program's execution or integrity. The support we received has been instrumental in improving our circumstances, and we are immensely grateful for the positive impact it has had on our lives.

I depend on farming to make a living, I am married and have been blessed with five children. When I received my second transfer, my wife and I decided to prioritize paying our children's school fees, as it was the most pressing need at the time. Getting school fees for all of them at once has been challenging, so we used $300 to settle the fees for our children in university and secondary school. I also purchased a water tank for $200 to save us from the long trip to the distant stream. With the remaining funds, we spent them on food. I'm immensely grateful for the support from GiveDirectly, which has made it possible for me to achieve my goals in a short period, which was previously impossible due to financial constraints.

Around 5:00 p.m., a friend informed me that the majority of the people in the village had received the first transfer. I had to check my phone, and luckily, I had a message that confirmed the receipt as well. I could not believe it at first because the initial communication stated that the first patch would be available in January, but the fact that everyone had received it was a relief. When I returned home, my family was thrilled because they had already gotten the news.

The most noticeable difference in my daily life is the smooth operation of ongoing projects and the completion of some that I began when I received the transfer. I was able to build a chicken coop for seven chickens, purchase a large capacity tank, and contribute to the construction of a new house. I am grateful for the assistance and anticipate further transformation upon receiving the second transfer.

Poultry farming has been the main source of income in our farm since I was a student at a nearby primary school. I had a flock at the time, and I sold eggs to pay school fees, buy school uniforms, and assist my siblings in purchasing stationery. My interest in the project did not fade at this point, and I later pursued it, raising a sizable sum that I used to purchase a plot of land. When I got my first transfer, my first call was to revive the project, so I had to spend $105 on construction materials, which included three rolls of chain link and fencing poles for a chicken coop. I already have seven mature chickens, and once I receive the second transfer, I hope to expand the project by bringing in another brood. I also spent $200 on a large plastic water tank, which is currently collecting rainwater and is connected to a pipe that connects to the government's piped water. When the pumps fail, rainwater always supplements the piped water, saving us from having to fetch water from the dam. In addition, I used the remaining funds on a construction project that I had begun a few weeks before enrolling in the transfers. I am glad I was able to make so many changes after purchasing cement, sand, ceiling board, and timber for furnishing and partitioning the rooms.