"The biggest difference in my daily life since receiving the first transfer is the peace of mind that my children are experiencing as a result of improved sleeping conditions. They used to wait until we were finished with the kitchen before going to sleep, but now they can sleep whenever they want in their separate room. They are happy and hopeful that they will soon be sleeping on a new bed and bedding, despite the fact that they have not gotten all of the sleeping materials."

"My first priority after receiving the first transfer was to go grocery shopping because we had been sleeping hungry for several days. I spent the first $20 on dry maize grains and green groceries that we desperately needed in the house. I also sent out $55 to my husband, who was at work at the time. His pay had been delayed, and he needed to catch up on his rent. I deposited the remaining $450 with the land owner and promised to clear the pending $150 in the next two months because we had a set plan to buy a piece of land so that we could move out of the family land. My family of three is confident that we will soon be relocating to the new plot of land where we will build a new shelter and begin new farming projects."

"After receiving the first transfer, I am grateful for the opportunity to accomplish much that would not have been possible without the support. The biggest difference in my daily life is having access to a piece of land that I can farm on to increase food production for my family after making a $220 first deposit. I had been leasing from the neighborhood to a land that would not guarantee a return, especially given the adverse weather conditions that had always reduced production."

"I spent $180 on 19 iron sheets used in the construction of a new house to replace the single old one that served multiple functions. My children had been sleeping in poor conditions due to a lack of space in the house; after building a new house, they now have more space and clean bedding. I also purchased $30 worth of wood to complete the wall construction and $20 worth of roofing frames. We could not afford to spend a lot of money on labor because my husband is a contractor, except when we needed to roof the new house because he didn't have much experience fixing roofs. I also paid $40 in school fees for my four primary school school children. I later spent the remainder on foodstuffs that we still use today."

"The receipt of a message from GiveDirectly confirming the receipt of my first transfer was the happiest moment for me and my family. We had been waiting for the transfer for a month after enrolling, but there was no clarity on the specific dates. Even though I was at home with my children, I couldn't tell them anything until the second day, when I called my husband and told him, as well as my children, the good news. We all rejoiced and thanked God for the fulfillment of GiveDirectly's promise."

"My life long dream would be expanding my business into a much larger outfit. I make a living primarily from buying fruits at Bamba and selling them at Kasimbijini at my little kibanda. The plan is to one day grow it into a walk in grocery store. The likes of which I have seen in town, with shelves, a till and a wide selection of all veggies that one would need. That's my plan."

"The funds from GiveDirectly were instrumental in changing the quality of life for my wife. son and myself. Prior to receiving the funds, we were living in a mad house that was far from ideal for us. When it rained the house leaked, and that in itself is enough to paint a picture of how dire things were, construction wise on the house. After receiving the funds, it was all hands on deck, and in no time we had constructed a semi permanent house with iron sheets , ending our battles with leaks whenever it rained. Further more, my 13 year old can now have early morning showers using piped water which we were able to bring to the house, thanks to said funds. It made his morning preparation to go to Maeba School, where he is in Grade 6, much more conducive to him. We are eternally great full for GiveDirectly's assistance."

"When I started receiving Give Directly transfers, I decided to buy a piece of land so that I can start practicing farming. I was able to complete all the payment and I planted maize and beans that are already doing so well. With the transfers, I was able to buy one cow as well that is almost conceiving and hopefully, I will start a milk business soon."

"I have a money problem. The absence of job is to blame for this. Since leaving the Capital (Nairobi), where I was employed in an industrial sector, in the year 2020, I have not been able to find a steady employment that pays me enough to support my family. I had to relocate to the village because the arrival of the coronavirus made life in the city difficult. My current employer offers me a small salary that is insufficient to cover my family's essential necessities. Since my wife and I are expecting our second child in December, I'm concerned about tomorrow."