I established a livestock farming aim after making use of the second transfer as I had intended. I want to buy cattle, particularly goats. Because of the climate in our area, I decided to raise goats rather than cows. Cows cannot endure hard conditions, but goats can. This investment will help me support my family because goats are easily convertible into cash and have a ready market due to their lower cost than cows and sheep.

GiveDirectly, in my opinion, has been very effective in providing financial assistance to those who are most in need. It gave every one of us the confidence we needed to accomplish our long-term objectives. Additionally, I was given the go-ahead to choose my purchases based on my requirements and wants. I don't see anything that requires changing based on how the organization functions.

Fresh water was hard to come by and pricey. I used to have to walk quite a ways to get any water. I felt the need to apply for a water connection at my home as a result. Based on that, I purchased all the plumbing supplies, completed the fitting, and paid for the meter. Even though the water has not been fixed yet, this cost me $300. They will not take long, I am sure, and I will soon have running water in my house. As a result, traveling will be less expensive and burdensome. I am thankful that GiveDirectly gave me the ability to fix a fresh water tap at my residence. Then, as my three children's end-of-term exams drew closer, I paid a $100 arrear in school fees for them. In addition, I added a $70 stock to my shop's inventory and utilized the leftover money to buy some meals.

My friends approached me, beaming brightly. While I was wondering what was amusing them. One of them informed me that she had received funds from GiveDirectly. When I checked my phone, I saw a Mpesa message confirming the same. Words cannot express my immense joy and happiness. I knew it was the start of something wonderful in my life. I will be eternally grateful for the chance to better my life.

One of most significant difference in my life has been the expansion of my business. This is because it was on the verge of collapsing before I received my transfer. Fortunately, we received the funds at the right time. Due to financial constraints, I was unable to boost it previously. I will be eternally grateful for the support that has vastly enhanced our financial status.

My husband is a masonry worker, and I run a small business. We have seven children in total. When I received my transfer, I decided to invest $300 in my business. I knew that this was the only way to multiply the money while also changing our lives. Second, because it was Christmas, I went to the market and spent the remaining money on clothing and food. The assistance I received from GiveDirectly empowered us financially by increasing our source of income.