"I was married before but in 2020 I separated with my husband and went back to my mother. I am now a single woman trying to support herself and her aging mother and children. I left my village for the city to go look for work for myself to ensure I could provide for them. I make around $3 daily as my wage. My mother usually needs around $45 a month to cover needs for the family which I send to her from my earnings. As much as I have an income I have the dream of setting up a similar establishment as where I work to ensure I am able to better provide for them and I hope to achieve this using my transfers and savings from working."

"My husband moved to the city to try and make ends meet. Since I have no source of income I depend on my husband for financing. I sometimes involve myself in farming when the weather allows for it but this has not been a common occurrence in our area. So we had a good season last year over the months of may for planting but the rains in December cause more harm than good. Our house was knocked down on one side by the rains. We need finances to repair that and I plan to save my transfers to help repair the house and make it livable as now its a struggle staying in it."

"I have five children, 4 school going and one yet to join school. I am a farmer while my husband used to work at a bakery bit is no longer employed now. My goal is to create a way of ensuring we are financially protected whatever the eventualities of life. I am working on building an animal her of goats and chicken, I now have 4 goats and two chicken. I hope to buy more even as they also reproduce. This animals can be sold at times of emergencies to cover any financial needs. Best thing about animals is they reproduce which gives an assurance for multiplication."

"GiveDirectly has really helped us. I never thought I could have my compound fenced, but now it's a reality. I am so grateful. I think they should come again to help more people."

"In the coming years, my main goal is to start maize farming. I believe that by engaging in farming, especially growing maize, I can contribute to solving the food security challenges at home. It's my dream to have a steady and reliable source of food for my family. If I can successfully start and sustain maize farming this year, it would bring me immense happiness and contentment. I see it as not just a personal achievement but also a way to ensure that my family has access to nutritious food, making our home more secure and comfortable. This goal reflects my commitment to providing for my family's needs and building a more sustainable and fulfilling future."

"I have two goals I hope to accomplish with this transfers. I would love to get my children through school. My husband is the one who is employed as a casual labourer while I am a farmer. His pay is sometimes delayed and this means I end up covering coast for important things like school fees for our children. My goal is to ensure this cash gives my children the chance to go through school. I also would love to start tailoring classes, I plan to use this cash to start of on the training so I am able to make an income for my family."

"My friend and I were at Lororo, a nearby center, eagerly waiting for some good news. We had heard that GiveDirectly was going to send us $200. The anticipation was building up, and when the money finally arrived, I was overjoyed. My first instinct was to call home immediately. I wanted to share this wonderful news with my wife and four kids so that we could plan and use the money wisely. It was a moment of happiness and relief, knowing that we had some financial support coming our way."

"My second born had cleared primary school and was meant to join Secondary school, she had been accepted to a boarding school some place far from home but due to my financial struggles I opted to take her to a day school where I only paid $2 which was not even the full payment for the school. I thank God my oldest was taken up by an institution that pay her school fees and now I am left with 5 children to worry about. Knowing that I am still receiving Givedirectly transfers my plan is to ensure I educate all my children to give them a fair chance at life."

"I remember being enrolled in the program and being informed that it would be for a period of time. I was sure I needed to invest in projects that would outrun the Givedirectly one. I decided to rear chicken and start a phone accessories shop. Now the business has grown and I have 58 chicken. My aim is to increase this chicken numbers even further so I can sell them and buy goats and in turn sell the goats and buy cows. I also want the shop to run on its own resources which I look forward to having achieved before the project ends."

"One of the most commendable aspects of GiveDirectly's approach was the thoroughness and clarity with which their officers explained everything to me. They ensured that I fully understood every detail before I accepted enrollment. Moreover, the security education provided by GiveDirectly was exceptional. They emphasized the importance of keeping my Mpesa PIN confidential and advised against using easily guessable numbers like my year of birth. This advice played a crucial role in helping me safeguard my money. Thanks to these security measures, when I received my funds, I experienced no issues with theft. This peace of mind was invaluable, allowing me to focus on using the funds to improve my family's life without the worry of potential security breaches. I am grateful to GiveDirectly and sincerely hope they continue with the same level of support. Their commitment to providing financial and ensuring recipients are well-informed and secure is truly exemplary. This approach empowers individuals and fosters a sense of trust and safety within the community."