Due to the destructive floods we lost some household items and have limited food supplies. We intend to use the first transfer to buy food and household items such as blankets, utensils and clothes. This will improve our living conditions immensely. The transfers will also assist me settle a $300 loan borrowed from a local seed company. I had borrowed the money for farming hoping for returns. Floods destroyed my crops leaving me with a debt. When settled I will be able to have peace of mind and be able to borrow in the future when needed. Farming is a lucrative venture here due to the fertile lands and enough water for irrigation. It's also risky due to the floods. Additionally, I intend to buy a cow and 4 sheep. It will cost approximately $600. They breed well and the cow will provide us with milk. I'll be very happy and thankful to Givedirectly for the help. It means I can sell my livestock during emergencies or to pay for my children's education. The remainder of the transfer will help me settle school fees for my daughter in secondary school. I'm looking forward to receiving the transfer. I promise to change my life with it.

I live with my 3 children, they do casual jobs such as harvesting, fencing or weeding. They are able to provide for us collectively since I'm old and cannot do heavy lifting. It makes me happy when we're able to eat and have a healthy life.

Floods destroyed our 2 acres of maize in April this year. We had taken a loan of $300 to purchase seeds and to till the land. It has left me devastated and I don't know how I will repay it. The seed company wants all their loans repaid regardless. It means I'll not be able to support my family well and have enough food. This has really affected my ability to provide for my children.