"Since I can now simply clean my home's previously dirty floor, I am currently quite satisfied about this renovation. Since getting the transfer, my sleep has improved. I appreciate the help from GiveDirectly and am eager to raise the standard of living for my family."

"I spent the initial $30 from my transfer on 25 fencing posts with the goal of totally surrounding my land. When their cattle trespasses, I can't confront them, which usually leads to arguments. I also gave my daughter, who is presently in her final year of medical school, $80 for her educational expenditures. I was relieved to see her return to school after a protracted stay at home where she was on the verge of giving up and getting married. In addition, I bought food products like a goat for $30 that my family still uses now and a sack of maize for $50 that my family of three is still using today."

"The day I received my transfer, I can recall that I was at home busy weaving ropes. When I suddenly heard my phone ringing. Since I am illiterate and old. I waited for my son's return. Upon arrival, he broke the good news to me that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I was so excited and happy because I knew that I would be able to accomplish my dreams in a short time. I then broke the good news. We celebrated for the better part of the evening and then embarked on planning how we would utilise our transfers."

"I vividly recall it was around 4 pm when my relative, who's a neighbour, called and asked if I had received money from GiveDirectly. This came as a surprise to me seeing I had not checked my phone. I rushed to pick up my phone, went through the messages, and confirmed truly there was money sent. I was filled with joy because I knew this would help me accomplish my dream, of owning a sewing machine. I'm grateful for the support that the organization has shown and empowered us."

"I received my cash transfer while at the market selling chicken. This is my usual business. It was during this day as I was going about my business, I heard my phone ring and vibrate. On viewing, I realized that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I was overcome with happiness at such support that changes our lives."

"My business involves selling firewood along the road to earn a living. Upon receipt of my first cash transfer, I knew it was an opportune time for me to change and thus improve my life. I always dreamed of improving my living status however, that was limited due to the strain of financial capability. Our kids are grown, independent adults with families of their own to fend and we can't rely on them for sustainability. For this reason, my husband and I fend for ourselves. I used $110 to purchase two goats, $20 to buy a phone, and the remaining amount was spent on foodstuffs. I'd not have accomplished this before, due to unreliable income because what I would earn merely met our basic needs. I'm thankful for the support."

"I can vividly recall it was around 4 pm while at my workplace. I didn't hear my phone ring. As I was perusing through, I was amazed and utterly in shock to see a notification message showing I had received a sum of $200 from Segovia Technologies. I felt immense joy because God had answered my prayers. I knew finally, I'd execute my plans. I embarked on a plan for how I would utilize this money diligently."

"The moment I received the cash transfer, I was at home relaxing. I'm a physically challenged person. I heard my phone ringing and upon checking, I noted the text notification that I had received cash from Segovia Technologies of $200 from GiveDirectly. I was so excited that this cash would help me meet my goals."

"I was busy at home doing my house chores when I received my cash transfers. I was engaged when I suddenly heard my phone buzz with a text message. I checked to find a text message from Segovia Technologies alerting me that I had received $200 from GiveDirectly. I was super excited and overjoyed by the news. I knew instantly I'll get to fulfil my goals."

"I am grateful to GiveDirectly because through the transfer, I have been able to purchase a goat every month since last year August. This has been my main objective, and so far I have four which I acquired through the transfers. My plan is to buy more goats which is a security for the future of my children's education. The goats will reproduce and increase in number, and have many of them.I have three children in school and I am expecting to sell the goats in future for their education. I do not have any source of income and I believe raising the goats will help me raise fees for them."