"I am using my recent transfer to build my dream house. For long now I ha e been living in a very deplorable house but thanks to Givedirectly thia chapter is about to close."

"Givedirectly is helping me build new house which is very much commendable."

"Givedirectly is helping us financially and making us self dependenct"

"Givedirectly is doing absolutely well for me."

"I hope to expand my business before the end of the year."

"I want to complete my kitchen and house project before this year comes to an end"

"It was around 3 pm while I was repairing my pit latrine when I heard a message tone from my phone which was in my pocket at the moment. I did not hesitate to check. Upon checking, I saw the first transfer that we were promised by the GiveDirectly staff. My heart melted with happiness since I was not sure of getting the money even after the registration. Since I had so many pending issues that required money, I knew that they were going to be settled. This was the source of my happiness."

"Upon receiving my most recent transfer, my priority was on my children's education and investment in what will enable me to generate more income. Due to this, I spent KES 9500 to pay school fees for my children and KES 30000 on the purchase of a motorcycle. Paying their fees on time will enable them to concentrate on their studies since they will not be sent back home due to fee arrears. I am planning to start a charcoal-burning business very soon and owning a motorcycle will make my work easier and increase my income. This is because I will be using it to transport charcoal to my customers on time and fueling it is much cheaper compared to hiring. Using the remaining amount, I bought one sack of maize and other foodstuffs for the family."

"Investing in rental houses is what has been my main mission. Upon getting the second transfer, I used $200 to construct a mud-walled two-room rental house because the place I stay is strategic. I stay near a secondary school and students need accommodation. Currently, I am happy because the rooms are already occupied by tenants and I am assured of getting rental money at the end month, This is enabling me to sustain my family. Thereafter, I opted to invest by buying a cow that will in the future produce milk both for sale and for family use. For the remaining amount, I opted to keep it for the family's upkeep in terms of buying food and other emergencies."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly is an organization that should be emulated by other organizations which want to have an impact on the community. Besides the good things that my community members did through GiveDirecly, it enabled me to set up a nice house which I could not have done any time soon due to poverty. I am very grateful for the organization because I have a secure house because of it."