In the upcoming months, my intention is to buy additional goats. This will make them multiply, and when they do, I will be able to sell some and use the proceeds to meet my needs. I will have something to rely on to bring in some money even after the time limit for receiving the transfers expires. The financial assistance I have been receiving thus far has made me very happy. I am achieving my life's long-term objectives with its assistance.

Twenty dollars went toward helping my son Karisa, a college student enrolled in a plumbing program. I am happy that the knowledge and abilities he is gaining in school will help him land a decent job down the road. I purchased two hens for $8. I anticipate that they will multiply soon and I can earn some profit from them once I sell them. I spent the bulk of my transfers of $40 to purchase some food for my family of six members. Mostly, I rely on my son, who works as a shopkeeper. Buying food eases my son's burden, as he occasionally finds it difficult to make good purchases for the family. With additional transfer from my husband, I purchased a goat for $45. I am thrilled to have received financial support from Give Directly to enhance my life.

My objective continues to be to guide my son through his college studies and ensure he successfully completes the program. Financing his education has been a persistent challenge, but the recent transfers have significantly alleviated the financial burden, making it more manageable. As a subsistence farmer, receiving this financial support has been a substantial boost and relief for us. I am committed to consistently clearing his tuition fees to prevent any interruptions in my son's education due to financial constraints.

I allocated a significant portion of the recent transfers to cover my son's college tuition fees. This has brought immense relief, as without this support, it would have been challenging to finance his education. Being a subsistence farmer with no regular income, raising the required fees was a constant concern. Thanks to the transfer, my son can now continue his education without any interruptions, alleviating my fears of him being discontinued due to a lack of funds. Additionally, I am pleased to share that I expanded my livestock by acquiring a goat for $40. It's a valuable asset, and I anticipate that as the herd multiplies, I can sell them to meet financial obligations. Lastly, I used some funds to purchase essential food items such as maize flour, beans, and sugar, along with household necessities like toiletries. Overall, the support has not only sustained my son's education but also contributed to the improvement of my family's well-being.

Over the course of a decade, my livelihood has relied heavily on farming. However, due to inadequate rainfall, the income derived from farming has been steadily decreasing. As I approach the end of this year, my objective is to expand my herd by purchasing more goats. This endeavor will provide me with an alternative source of income in case my farming activities yield no financial returns.

With my June transfer, I allocated $40 to purchase a goat. By supplementing it with my savings of $6 from the previous month's transfers, I successfully acquired the goat. This acquisition paves the way for me to accumulate wealth. As the goats multiply, I can sell some at a substantial profit and utilize the proceeds to purchase additional goats, thus perpetuating the cycle. Through this endeavor, I not only have the opportunity to generate income but also build wealth through the expanding herd of livestock. This new venture serves as an alternative source of income for me, especially considering that farming is no longer profitable due to the prolonged period of insufficient rainfall. I am immensely grateful for the financial support provided by Give Directly. It gives me confidence that I will achieve financial stability and reduce my dependence on my son, who is a shopkeeper with his own familial responsibilities.

Now that I obtained my first goat through the recent cash transfers, I hope to acquire more in the future. Owning this livestock will acquire me enough wealth that I can use to raise money for my family’s needs. Despite the strict financial obligations like food in my household, I wish to have bought two more goats by the end of the year. 

I have always wanted to own livestock, but a lack of finances has hindered me from acquiring them. Due to my advanced age, I mainly rely on my son, who works as a shopkeeper, to provide for my needs. As he has a wife and six children to look after as well, it’s challenging for him to provide for anything beyond food for me. Thanks to Give Directly’s financial aid, I acquired a goat through January’s cash transfer. My aim is to let it reproduce, grow the herd, and accumulate wealth which I can use to cover my future expenses. When I received the money in December, I was feeling unwell and needed immediate medical attention. So I spent everything to obtain proper treatment. Am glad that I have fully recovered. 

I applaud the group for assisting the village's most vulnerable families. I'm happy that the transfers I'm getting are restoring the smiles we lost as a result of the hardships we face in the village. Being unable to care for ourselves causes a lot of suffering for the elderly. The funds from the transfers provide us with a significant financial boost that helps us live better. I implore the organization to continue enrolling recipients to the programs, especially from the villages affected by the drought, in order to help improve the situation.

I no longer work on the farm because of the negative effects of the drought. I heavily rely on my son to take care of our daily needs. He runs a store where he sells appliances and other household goods. My husband is too old and too ill to work and support the family. We have experienced many difficulties since the drought, including not having enough money to buy food. We have accumulated significant debt as a result of being forced to purchase food on credit. I chose to use my entire second transfer, plus an addition from the first, to purchase a goat for $40 in an effort to wisely invest the transfer's funds. I've been a farmer for more than twenty years, and I intend to use my experience to raise livestock to amass wealth. The goat will multiply and increase my initial investment in a year. I will have the choice to sell some of the goats and take care of the emergency if one arises.

Around 4 p.m., my phone rang with a message alert. Since I cannot read, I requested my husband to help me understand what the message contained. My heart melted with joy when he confirmed that I had received cash from Give Directly. I had been anxiously waiting for the money from the previous night after my husband received his share. I was ecstatic.

Hunger was a major concern in my household before the cash transfer arrived. For the last two days before Give Directly sent the money, my family had survived on a cup of tea due to a lack of money to buy decent food like maize flour. Gladly, the story changed post-transfer after I used it to secure food which served my household a couple of days before my son sent money for more. I am grateful because up to this day, we have never starved again.

My family of ten people solely depends on my son, who works as a shopkeeper in Mombasa, for provision. The little he makes is mostly not enough to fully meet the household needs, like food and school fees for the six children in primary school, given today's rising cost of living. In fact, the household had run out of food two days before I received the transfer. We drank only tea on those days to hold our stomachs together and avoid complete starvation. Thankfully, Give Directly sent the transfer before all my hopes of getting food were lost. I used the entire transfer to buy maize flour and sugar to last the family a few days while my son raised money for more.