In the upcoming year and beyond, I want to buy a restaurant and sell both soft and hard drinks. In addition, I'd like to open a barbershop to grow my existing business. My two children are currently waiting to be admitted to college in the coming year, so if my business is profitable, I will be able to send them to college. Seeing my kids succeed and have an easier time in school brings me great joy.

Over the course of my life, I have faced numerous obstacles when it came to raising my kids. However, I have also experienced an unexpected blessing: peace of mind. GiveDirectly has allowed me to build a house, buy livestock, and hopefully provide my kids with a comfortable environment in which to continue their education. My long-term issues had finally been resolved. to feel valued by GiveDirectly. My hope is that the organization will continue to improve our lives by contributing more unrestricted funding.

I am appreciative that the second transfer allowed me to replenish the business I had started when I received the first transfer. I invested $150 in it and another $30 to grow it by establishing a small hotel next to my shop. I also used $200 to save money in a women's group that will yield higher interest at the end of the year. Another significant thing I accomplished with the money left over was to build a house. It's not finished yet, but I'm currently staying in my shop because my house collapsed from the heavy rains. I have no words to express how grateful I am for all of your help. Since we broke up with their father nine months ago, I have been raising my children on my own and am no longer burdened with the tedious task of burning charcoal to pay for school fees and food. I am appreciative of the difference you have made in my life.

I was out in the field, under the scorching sun, harvesting maize at 3 p.m. when my phone buzzed with a message. I wiped the sweat from my brow and checked, and there it was - the first transfer of $550 from GiveDirectly. My heart leaped with joy, and a rush of gratitude swept over me. It was as if a ray of hope had broken through the clouds of my everyday struggles. The weight of financial worry lifted, and I felt a surge of energy like never before. With newfound energy and a smile that just wouldn't fade, I continued to work on the farm, knowing that this money would not only ease our hardships but also inspire me to work even harder for a better future.

I used to burn charcoal to make ends meet and pay for my child's school fees. It was tough, the work was both physically demanding and unreliable. But then, things took a turn for the better when I became a recipient of GiveDirectly. With the cash transfer, I was able to invest in a small business. Now, I no longer have to endure the backbreaking work of making charcoal. My business generates income, allowing me to provide for my family and ensure my child gets a good education without constantly worrying about how to make ends meet. Thanks to GiveDirectly, life has become so much more manageable and less strenuous for us.

I was overjoyed when I received the cash transfer from GiveDirectly. It felt like a lifeline for my family's future. The first thing I did was invest in livestock. I bought a cow for $140 and two goats for $50. This was a big step for me because I knew that these animals could provide a steady source of income through milk and offspring. Thereafter, I used part of the money to pay $80 in school fees for my secondary school child who had been sent home due to unpaid fees. Education is so important, and I couldn't bear to see my child miss out on it. With $200, I started a small kiosk business where I sell fast-moving items like foodstuff and personal effects. It's been a great success, and it's not just about making money; it's also about contributing to my community by providing essential goods. The rest of the money, I saved for my family's needs. This cash transfer has given us hope and a sense of security for the future. I can't thank GiveDirectly enough for helping us take these important steps toward a better life.