Now that my life has taken a new turn, my focus has shifted towards agriculture. I intend to dedicate myself to planting maize. With this decision, I am confident that I will yield an abundant harvest. The surplus from my farm produce will allow me to invest in livestock, specifically cows and goats. Owning livestock will not only provide me with milk and meat, eliminating the need to purchase them from shops, but it will also bring joy to my children.

After learning about GiveDirectly, I found it really easy to understand. We're actually really happy about their culture of helping people willingly and changing the lives of poor people. Because of them, my life has gotten a lot better. Now, I have a water tank, something I've always wanted but couldn't afford. I hope wherever they go, they're welcomed warmly.

Before receiving the cash from GiveDirectly, life was a constant struggle for my family. With five children and my husband unemployed, we found it difficult to make ends meet. My days were spent gathering firewood and making charcoal, earning only meager amounts of money. Sometimes, we couldn't even find buyers for our firewood or charcoal, leaving us no choice but to borrow from the local shop and sink deeper into debt.Fetching water was yet another challenge. We had to trek long distances over rugged terrain just to bring back water. It was exhausting and consumed a lot of time. However, after receiving the cash, I resolved to make some changes for the better. I allocated $150 to buy food, ensuring that my family had enough to eat. Then, I decided to invest $260 in a water tank, enabling us to collect rainwater during the rainy season and significantly easing our burden.In addition, I spent $40 on maize seeds, with the plan to grow our own food. Now, instead of relying on purchasing food, we can cultivate some of our own, reducing our expenses and providing us with nutritious meals. Life isn't perfect, but it has improved. I no longer have to worry about where our next meal will come from, and the struggle of fetching water has been alleviated. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to enhance our lives and offer a brighter future for my family.

With an eye toward the future, I have set my sights on next year's agricultural endeavors. I intend to cultivate two hectares of maize, confident that a successful harvest will yield approximately 40 bags. Selling a portion of this harvest will provide the capital needed to invest in goats, which thrive in our region. As they multiply, these goats will serve as a reliable source of emergency funds because they have available markets.

The support from GiveDirectly has left a lasting impression on me, and I am deeply grateful. Without their assistance, my family wouldn't be experiencing the comfort we now enjoy. I pray for the company's continued growth, hoping they can extend their help to others in need, just as they have helped us.

After receiving my recent transfer, I utilized the $310 to establish a kitchen and a pit latrine. Previously, our cooking activities took place outdoors, leaving us missing meals during rainy seasons. However, the lack of proper sanitation facilities led to the discomfort of using the bush as a toilet, which was sometimes embarrassing.Out of the total amount received, $125 was allocated towards purchasing food. We depend on income we,I and my Husband generate from charcoal burning and selling firewood. Feeding our family of six has been challenging, particularly when market opportunities are limited.The remaining funds were directed towards acquiring petrol for a power generator essential for irrigating our nearly mature half-hectare bean farm. I prefer beans due to their tolerant to drought conditions and their lower water requirements.My gratitude towards GiveDirect for improving the quality of life I am living now.

I was at home breastfeeding my one months old baby when I received a message confirming the receipt of $200 from GiveDirectly. Instantly, joy and happiness flooded over me, a smile stretching across my face. Eagerly, I awaited my husband's return; he had gone out to sell firewood and charcoal, our primary source of income. When he finally arrived, I couldn't contain the news, shared it with him, and his face lit up with excitement. Without delay, we sat down together and meticulously budgeted the amount to address our most pressing needs.

Receiving the cash from GiveDirectly has utterly transformed our lives, filling them with newfound positivity. Gone are the days of enduring hardship, assisting my husband in selling charcoal and firewood while carrying the weight of pregnancy. Life has taken a remarkable turn. Now, we sit at a table graced with food, a testament to the security we've found. The maize farm stands tall, a symbol of our assured future. No longer dealing with an invasion of ants in our home; the floor, once a vulnerability, is now fortified. I can't express enough gratitude to GiveDirectly for their unwavering support. Their contribution has not only alleviated our immediate struggles but has fundamentally reshaped our future, offering a sense of stability and hope that we've long yearned for.

Upon receiving $200 I used $75 in my which was untouched due to lack of finances. Finally, I had the means to tend to it. With $45, I secured a plow, breaking the earth. The remaining $30 was devoted to maize seeds and planting. This was meant to sustain the future of my family of six which has been a constant worry. Our unreliable income from selling firewood and charcoal barely covered our needs. Maize felt like security, promising a harvest that would ward off hunger. Then, there was the house. Its mud floor proved no match for the relentless ant armies. They invaded, threatening the very structure and our few belongings. With $64, I purchased cement bags to change the state of the floor so that Ants would no longer reign supreme. As for furniture, a solitary chair bore witness to our struggles. I resolved to change that. Three plastic chairs found their way into our humble abode, a modest but significant improvement at $18. With the remaining $43, I secured food which brought relief, our children could find food on the table. The weight lifted off my shoulders and For the first time in a while, hope found its way back into our lives.