"The complete change in the village outlook currently is fully attributed to the great work done by GiveDirectly when they chose to work in our village. Even though we were not directed on what to spend the money on, it is my feeling that every member of the village managed to address the pressing needs they had. Many constructed new houses, ventured into advanced farming, obtained livestock while others cleared school fees payment for their kids. I am one of the grateful beneficiaries as I am currently farming vegetables under irrigation and also bought two cows from both transfers. I have no complaints at all, and as well never heard anyone who would have wished otherwise but thanking GiveDirectly for the work well done."

"This money means everything at this point in time,i know its meant to improve our living standard's and I'm determined to do exactly that when i get my first transfer."

"I spent $300 of the transfer to boost my livestock rearing activity by purchasing one cow and 5 goats. This is because I have been dependent on this activity for my family survival. This is our future investment which will help us whenever we encounter any financial challenge. I am planning to sell the offspring once they reproduce to cater for the education needs for my children. In addition, I was able to clear school fees for my children and purchase school uniforms. I also bought enough food for the family with the remaining amount of money."

"I spent my transfer to complete the construction of my two houses one myself and the daughters and the other for my 2 big boys by purchasing 44 iron sheets at $9 each and paying $100 labor charge. This is because the house that had earlier had just got burned few days before GiveDirectly start the enrollment in the our village. This incident forced me to live in a small structure with my five daughters which were not enough to accommodate both of us. At the same time my boys had to seek refuge from my neighbor something that ripped off the joy of my life. The remaining amount assisted me in purchasing some pairs of clothes for every family member and household utensils since everything was destroyed by the fire. I remained with $50 which I am planning to pay part of the school fees for the children."

"I spent $100 to pay for the school fees of my children. This is because they were constantly sent home due to a lack of school fees. I also saved $120 for the children's education which will assist them whenever they faced any financial issue in school. In addition, I bought school uniforms for my children since they had few pairs. The remaining amount I bought enough food for the family this is because we are now experiencing drought and famine in our area."

"Receiving this money is an honor for me because i believe most of the challenges such as lack of food and a better house will end as i plan to buy some bags of fertilizers which will help me harvest more. I also want to build a house"

"The new business, improved farming, and the two cows I bought after receiving the transfer have brought a great difference in my life that would not have happened if I had never received the transfer. I am grateful that I can comfortably raise school fees for my kids unlike before when I could be caught up by timelines that would lead to my children being sent home to collect the school fees."

"In my opinion, all that has been done by GiveDirectly in our village and specifically my household is a job well done. I am grateful to have been part of the program as I have managed to do quite a lot that would not have been possible without the aid. I was much glad that we were given free will to choose how best we would spend our money as this allowed us to serve the immediate and most pressing needs in our households. So far I can't complain nor have heard anyone complaining but I am thankful for the great changes in my household."

"After receiving the first transfer, I spent part of it on the purchase of a solar panel and a complete lighting system. I had been using an old tin lamp which was emitting a lot of fumes that were not healthy for the kids. I also used 4320KES on school fees payment, complete the construction of the house we had been living in by obtaining and fixing a new door with 2500KES. With the remaining 21000KES, I spent on purchasing construction poles, and other materials that I am currently using in the new construction of my children's house."

"Receiving this money will allow me to build a better house. I'd love to live in an iron sheet house with a nice mattress for comfortable sleep."