"From my perspective, GiveDirectly has truly excelled in its mission to uplift individuals like myself. Their approach to distributing unconditional funds has been nothing short of remarkable, as it significantly boosted my income without any discrimination. The transparency throughout the process was particularly impressive; there were no hidden agendas or unclear procedures, allowing me to fully trust in the organization's efforts. I couldn't find any areas that needed improvement because GiveDirectly seemed to have covered all bases flawlessly. Their commitment to transparency not only instilled confidence in me but also showcased their dedication to making a difference in people's lives. Thanks to GiveDirectly's unwavering support, I've been able to experience tangible improvements in my financial state, and for that, I am immensely grateful."

"Source of reliable income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am a single mother who does casual jobs and sometimes I can fail to access any job for almost two months. This makes me miss even washing soap for the baby. My clothes are dirty and I can not afford even buying milk for the baby."

"Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. My husband and I do casual jobs making little income that caters for food only. This has caused my two children to drop out of school. I also lack the capacity to build a spacious house thus the family suffers during rain season due to the poor housing."

"Housing is the challenge that I am currently facing in life. I have a family of ten members and we all live in a two room house. The children are grown up and they should have their own house. Currently there is no privacy in the house sometime it is hard to dress up after taking bath in the house. Most of the time after bath my husband and I dress up in the bushes ."

"Food security has been a constant struggle for my family of five. We rely heavily on farming for our livelihood, but the harsh climatic conditions in our area make it challenging to cultivate our land year-round. With water scarcity being a significant issue, we can only depend on rainfall for farming, which often proves to be insufficient. As a result, I find it difficult to produce enough food to sustain my family. We are forced to turn to casual jobs like land clearing, charcoal burning, and weeding to earn $3 daily. Unfortunately, these jobs are unpredictable, and there are times when we go for up to two days a week without any earnings. On those days, hunger becomes a real challenge, especially for my young children. Living in such circumstances is incredibly tough, and it weighs heavily on me as a parent. I am constantly worried about providing enough food for my family, especially during the lean periods when jobs are scarce. I am actively seeking ways to improve our situation and ensure that my children have enough to eat, but it is not easy."

"Raising school fees for my children has been an ongoing challenge for our family of five. We rely on income from casual jobs like charcoal burning, tomato harvesting, and weeding, earning about $4 per day. Unfortunately, all of this income is allocated towards covering our daily food expenses and paying part of the school fees for our three children. Presently, we still owe $500 in school fees for my daughter, who completed grade 12 in 2023. Due to this outstanding balance, she has not been able to collect her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, and I fear that without it, she will not be able to pursue further education. This situation weighs heavily on our family, and we are hoping for a solution to ensure our daughter's educational journey can continue."

"I have always desired to purchase a water tank for harvesting and storing water. Water scarcity is a significant challenge in our area, often requiring us to travel long distances and wait in lengthy queues at the borehole, which serves a large community. Sometimes, I have to buy water, which is costly at $0.4 for a 20-liter jerrycan. Being dependent on my children for financial support due to my old age, this expense adds strain to our finances. However, I added $170 from the second transfer to my savings from the women's table banking group that I am in. This enabled me to buy a 3000-litre water tank. Having it on my compound brings immense relief as it eases the burden of fetching water, and I can now access water from a cheaper source; water bowser truck, reducing our expenses significantly. Additionally, I have fenced my half-acre land where I have planted mango fruits. Livestock encroachment has been a persistent threat, causing damage and reducing production. Using $150, I bought posts and two barbed wires, with plans to complete the fencing soon. This will safeguard my fruits and create an opportunity to cultivate vegetables for our domestic use. Furthermore, I used $80 in acquiring one Dorper sheep to add to the two I previously purchased. These sheep are low-maintenance and reproduce faster, providing a potential source of income through the sale of their offspring.I spent the remaining $50 to purchase food to ensure that my family of four does not go hungry."

"My husband and I longed to create a more spacious and comfortable home for our family, but financial constraints made it seem unattainable. However, upon receiving my second transfer, I made the decision to allocate the entire amount of $550 towards constructing a decent house for us. The previous dwelling was too small to provide adequate space for our family, especially considering our financial instability. I work as a farmer while my husband pursues his studies in college, aiming to become a pastor. Despite his meager stipend from well wishers, usually around $30, we strive to provide for our three children, all of whom are attending primary school. The opportunity to finally build a larger home feels like a dream realized, and I couldn't be happier."

"My wife passed away a long time ago, leaving behind our daughter who now stays with her grandmother. I live alone and support myself by selling charcoal. The assistance from GiveDirectly has given me hope for a better future. With the first transfer, I was able to pay dowry to marry my second wife, which was something I couldn't afford before, leading me to live alone. With the second transfer, I planned to renovate my house and buy a bed and mattress, which I did with $450. Unfortunately, $150 of the remaining money was stolen from my house, which was very painful. Nonetheless, I'm grateful to God for what I've been able to achieve, considering my past circumstances."

"Give directly has done exceedingly well, I recommend the same. Process elsewhere"