"Give Directly does well in giving people money so that they solve their problems in the way they see it."

"With these transfers, I was able to buy one cow that has been providing milk to my family. I was also able to add more stock to my ongoing business and still opened an Mpesa service. It has always been my dream to run an Mpesa. This is a dream come true now and I thank GiveDirectly for making it happen."

"With these transfers, I managed to buy three sacks of maize. This was a guarantee that my family and I will have sufficient food in the next couple of months. I also bought two goats to add to the previous herd that I had bought with the first transfer. With the remaining part of transfer, I did a customary wedding which was a great success."

"I used the money I received during my second transfers to pay the builder who was building a house for me. After receiving the first transfers, I bought iron sheets, cement and also used the money to mould bricks so that I should build a house with the second transfers. I also used the money to buy mattresses for family of three members that now we have a comfortable place to sleep on. I have also kept some money to use to buy doors for the new house once they have completed building it."

"Receiving this money to me means an end to my problems. I will be able to buy food and beddings for me and the children. I also want to invest by buying a goat so the I can have a flock one day. I also need a mattress for me to enjoy comfortable sleep"

"The biggest harship that I have faced has been paying for school fees for my children. But now since most of them have finished and working, tension on my finances has lessened."

"My biggest hardship, considering I'm a widow, has been being able to steadily provide for my family. Putting food on my table and also my house being damaged has really been a challenge for me."

"I was from the dam at around 9 in the morning when I saw a message notification on my phone. Upon checking, I realized it was an Mpesa message from GIveDirectly, they had debited my transfers into my account as promised during the enrolment period. I felt so happy and I have never been that happy before. I was certain that I will sleep in a nice shelter."

"The biggest thing has been our sleeping area. My children and I used to sleep on mats on the floor. During the cold season, this was very hard to do. My children did not even have blankets. Just bedsheets. So it was even worse for them because during cold season, the floor is even colder. I have now bought blankets for all of us. This has truly changed our lives because the difference is immense."

"Receiving this money means a lot to me. I am looking after 2 children alone after my marriage ended. When I receive the money I will maintain my house and buy a few Household items."