My focus right now is working on my health and getting the necessary treatment for the tumor that was diagnosed a couple of years ago. What saddens me is lacking resources and funds for the treatment process. The little money my son makes from his casual jobs can hardly put daily meals on the table. This is why I started rearing livestock that could help raise cash for my medication. 

In my opinion, granting needy people aid in the form of cash is what makes Give Directly an outstanding organization. This cash has transformed individuals’ lives in my community in ways that no one would have anticipated. Personally, I own livestock courtesy of the transfers. My only wish is for the cash transfers to return since things have started becoming tough again, and am stuck. 

Life became tough two years ago after I developed a tumor, which hindered my capacity to actively contribute to the needs of my son and me. Am sad that my son started bearing family responsibilities at a very young age. Ever since he has been taking on casual tasks daily to put food on the table. Sometimes,  when in less pain, I make and sell charcoal to relieve the pressure off of him. Give Directly’s cash transfers played a huge role in providing for our basic needs and covering my medical expenses. Instead of using the entire transfer on the essentials, I decided to spend $67 on two goats and $120 on a calf as an investment. I hope to be able to sell these animals in the future and obtain money for my needs. Besides that, the cow will support me in plowing and land preparation during the farming season. Next, I used $30 for medication, where I mostly obtained painkillers for the pain, but the tumor has never healed. After that, I used the remaining funds for food. At least my son and I had enough to eat for at least three months, after which hardships started crawling back in.  

Being illiterate, I did not realize I received the transfer until when my grandchild came to inform me that I had received the transfer. I was relaxing on my bed after taking my morning medicine since I was sick at that time. I felt relieved and happy when learned about the receipt of the aid since I was very sure that I will be able to get proper medical care.

Sleeping on a comfortable bed is the biggest difference in my daily life. Previously, I was sleeping on the floor something that negatively impacted my health conditions as I was always feeling body pain every morning after waking up. In addition, I was able to construct an additional room to my house something that has increased my confidence whenever I received visitors in the house. I will no longer need to seek shelter from neighbours.

I spent KES 9,000 to purchase proper bedding for myself. Previously, I was sleeping on the floor something that negatively impacted my health conditions as I was always feeling body pain. In addition, I bought 12 iron sheets, building poles, and threads. I intended to expand my house by building an additional room. Most of the time, I had to seek shelter from my neighbors whenever I received guests something that makes me feel uneasy. I also spent KES 3,000 to seek proper medical care. Currently, I am happy that my health condition is improving day by day. With the remaining amount, I bought sufficient food for myself since I could not work because of the illness.