"Courtesy of the cash transfers, I own a cozy bed and mattress, that would have been difficult to afford were it not for Give Directly. Unlike when I used to sleep on a sisal-twined, nowadays I enjoy comfortable sleep on my new bed and no longer wake up fatigued. I also bought a solar lamp system worth $75, which was an incredible upgrade from the paraffin lantern that my family previously used. Additionally, my three children in primary school had unpaid tuition balances amounting to $18 and I cleared them. The remaining funds went towards the purchase of food, to ensure my family consumed regular meals throughout the year. Am grateful for the cash transfers, as they significantly improved my family’s living standards. Above all, they allowed me to actively contribute to household needs without having to depend on my husband. "

"GiveDirectly was a great addition to the neighborhood, and we can attest that they performed up to our standards. Everyone seems to agree that each household was treated fairly and without discrimination. I don't have any problems because the financial aid I got taken care of my needs."

"When I received the second transfer, I opted to furnish my house. What triggered me to this, I wanted to have a decent house courtesy of GiveDirectly. Therefore, I used the whole to buy plastering and flooring materials like cement including the labor charge. I managed to complete the interior plastering and flooring. Currently, I am very happy and confident because I live in a decent and appealing house."

"With the current skills I have in animal vending, I would want to add the ratio in which I buy and sell animals. I believe by buying and selling in bulk I will earn a lot of profit that will enable me to meet all my family's expenses and solve all the underlying financial constraints that we have."

"I have a strong passion for education. My main objective for this year and the future is to see my kids through school. I think that investing in my children's education will help them have an easier time achieving success in the future because I believe that education is the key to success. They should not experience suffering similar to what I did while growing up, in my opinion. My children becoming successful in their academic endeavors and career pursuits will be my greatest achievement."

"When I got the second transfer, I decided to renovate the roof of my house since it was made of grass and it leaked during the rainy season. Therefore, I bought iron sheets, ridges, and roofing timbers for the renovation to take place. I cannot give details of the money I spent on this since I had entrusted my son to be in charge. As I speak I am in the house and very happy about getting a new roof. This has seen my life-changing for the better. I also bought a modern standard bed and a mattress for $120. I did this because I was using a small traditional bed with a mat. Thereafter, I opted to use the remaining amount for the family's upkeep because we had no food since we did not harvest any crops due to the scarcity of rainfall."

"I decided to make some investments after receiving the second transfer. With these investments, I would be able to support my family. So I invested $200 in opening a cafeteria. The success of this business has allowed it to meet the essential demands of my family. I also purchased a used motorcycle for $300. For a price, the motorbike is used to transport passengers and small amounts of luggage between locations. Thanks to GiveDirectly, I now have two projects that generate income, which makes me extremely pleased."

"I established a goal for the end after realizing that plastering will enhance the charm and beauty of my home. I want to plaster and paint my house before the middle of this year in that sense. I thought this was important since living in a beautiful area makes one feel content, secure, and self-assured."

"At the time I was receiving the transaction my daughter who happens to be in high school had a debt in tuition. Therefore immediately I got the chance to withdraw the transfers I proceeded to pay her school fees worth KES 25,000. Thereafter I proceeded to spend KES 10,000 in opening up a business where I became the owner to a butchery. Since the roof to my house was not completed I decided to spend KES 8,000 to buy a couple of iron sheets and finally complete my house. Lastly I decided to spend the remaining balance on nourishment."

"What I liked about GiveDirectly is their dedicated staff who are very kind and respectful. Kudos to the good job that they did. The program was also free fair and no corruption was witnesses.May you continue doing the great work that you do."