"I am delighted to say that the transfer enabled me to realize my dream in a relatively short period. Building a decent home for my family is a lifetime achievement and a milestone that I did not expect to reach quickly due to financial constraints. I am grateful to have received the transfers that have improved our lives."

"The biggest difference is that I bought a dairy cow. I no longer buy milk on a daily basis for our consumption. I am optimistic that I will be able to save money and increase milk production in the future. I am grateful for the funds that enable us to raise my living standard."

"The most substantial change in my daily life is that I am now able to purchase a dairy cow. This means that in a few months, I'll be able to save the money I used to spend on milk. Second, a heavy burden was lifted from my shoulders because I cleared up a pending debt. I'm happy and fulfilled with the accomplishments I've made."

"I was on my way from a Merry-go-round meeting the moment I received my transfer. My son took my phone and noticed a message on the screen. After reading it, he informed me that I had received money from GiveDirectly. My transfer had arrived, and I was overjoyed. I was confident that I would be able to carry out my plans. I am grateful for the opportunity to transform our lives."

"I had always wanted to further my education. My husband had previously enrolled me in a hairdressing course, but I was forced to defer because he was unable to raise enough money to cover the costs of both our children and me. I couldn't help but prioritize my children's school fees. My husband is a masonry contractor, and I sell charcoal. Our family consists of three children. When I received my transfer, I saw it as an excellent opportunity to further my education, so I spent $120 and paid $80 for my children. In addition, I spent $100 on food and $70 on clothing. Finally, I set aside the remainder of the funds for emergencies. I will be forever grateful."

"I am a widow with four children. I work in a mine to earn a living. When I got my transfer, I decided to build a decent house for my family because the one I was living in was small and ant-infested. Due to financial constraints, I could not previously afford to renovate it. This is because I am the sole provider, and what I earn barely covers both my children's school fees and other basic needs. As a result, I spent $300 on the construction. Second, I paid $50 in school fees and saved the rest. I am grateful for the help that has improved my lifestyle."

"I was at home busy with house chores when suddenly I had my phone ring. When I checked, I noticed a Mpesa message but had no idea what it meant. My helper was not present at the time, so I had to wait for him. When he returned, he read the message and informed me that I had received my initial transfer. The joy I felt was overwhelming. I was so grateful for the help because I knew it would completely transform my life."

"Givedirectly has done extremely well for me. Through Givedirectly cash transfer, I am able to send my three kids to school and build my house.I couldn't have done these things due to lack of money. Therefore, I am grateful to Givedirectly for empowering me to achieve my goals."

"My house was under construction when I received my most recent transfer. This came as a relief because I had exhausted most of my resources and was considering selling some of my assets. I spent $200 on the first transfer to create a partition in the house, buy doors and windows that were still missing, and settle some labor charges. My children were in tremendous discomfort, especially during the rainy season, because they could not sleep in a leaking grass-thatched hut. My six daughters shared that space, and while it was always cold and moist on the floor due to roof leaks, they were better off than my son, who would move to the neighborhood to find a place to sleep late at night. My husband was involved in a hit-and-run accident caused by a motorcycle rider, and he has been unable to work since then, instead making frequent hospital visits. I have paid $60 for the last two hospital visits. It is a relief, though, because his health has been improving, and I still have a third, and hopefully final, check-up scheduled. I also purchased nine iron sheets for $7 each, which I intend to use to build another small house for my son. In addition, I used a portion of the remaining transfer to purchase household goods, such as utensils and clothing for my seven children, husband, and myself."

"I was in my workplace when I received a message that, despite taking a full glance at my phone's screen, I did not read because I assumed it was a normal payment from a customer who had visited my food shop. I only saw the numbers, 55, and could not bother double-checking them because I was still serving other customers. Later that evening, a friend called, and she surprised me by asking about the transfer from GiveDirectly. I returned to the messages, and just to be sure, I checked my account balance. I had to inform my children the next day because I arrived home late after finishing the job and they were fast asleep."