"I spent $100 to buy two goats. Goats do really well here and they multiply easily. I decided to get two more goats, so now I have 32. I love having lots of goats. They don't need much help during dry seasons, unlike cows and sheep. I also spent $40 on food. I used to rely on my son, who has a hotel at Maoi center, but now I can take care of myself. With the rest of the money, I finished building my house. It's just one room made of iron sheets, and I still use my old house, made of grass and mud, as a kitchen. I'm really happy and thankful for everything."

"I am extremely grateful for GiveDirectly, who has made a significant impact on my life. While I have received help in the past, the unconditional transfer I received from GiveDirectly surpassed everything I've experienced before. I have always prayed for a decent shelter, as my current home is small, made of grass, and in poor condition. I was worried that it might be destroyed by heavy rainfall. Due to my age and health concerns, I spend most of my time at home and engage in subsistence farming during planting season. I have always believed that having a decent home is good for my health, especially now that I am older. GiveDirectly fulfilled this long-awaited dream. When I received my first transfer, I knew instantly that I would use it to build a new iron-roofed house. I bought enough building materials to accomplish this, including 22 iron sheets, building poles, nails, and timber. It would have taken me years to accumulate the resources to build this house, but with the help of GiveDirectly, it was made possible. Now, I can enjoy a decent home in my old age. My son, who operates a motorcycle and provides taxi services, has been my support system, but he also has five children to care for, so building a house was not possible for him. With the new home, I don't have to worry about heavy rainfall, and I can live in peace. I also used a portion of the money to buy new clothes for myself, foodstuffs, and to made sure that my grandchildren did not go hungry."

"Recipient is planning to relocate by the end of the year but is waiting upon funds"

"I want to set up a business that will enable me educate my children"

"My mind is right now thinking about channelling clean drinking water to my compound. I have been relying on supply of this important commodity from a neighbour who stays far from me. It has been tough for me because of my age and I do not have anyone that can help me out. Sometimes I have had to use money to get the water which has proven to be quite expensive. I plan to use the $80 that remained to accomplish this. It shall be a great relief to me and my family and I look forward to achieving it."

"Now that me and my husband are old and can't do tough work anymore, I used my second payment to fence our small garden. I want to grow vegetables there so we don't have to buy them from the shop. I also want to take good care of our animals by treating them and giving them a nice place to live. When I do this, I believe our life will get better. I'm grateful to Givedirectly for helping me reach my goals in life."

"The support I received from GiveDirectly has had a positive impact on me. Receiving unconditional cash assistance allowed me to address my most pressing challenges effectively. What touched me the most was the follow-up from GiveDirectly officers. They made sure I received the support, used it wisely, and protected me from potential theft. Their dedication is truly admirable, and I hope they continue to help more people in need."

"With the burden of building a house now uplifted, my focus shifts to harvesting and selling sisal and charcoal to finance the purchase of goats, with the hope of them multiplying into a substantial flock. This aims to secure a future income stream, enabling me to provide for my family."

"My plan for this year and next year is to put a fence around my farm near the river that flows only during certain times of the year. When it rains, I'll plant maize so I can have plenty of food and won't have to sell my animals for food anymore. The tricky part about farming here is that we rely on rain, which can make it hard to grow crops. Goats are the only animals that do well because they can survive during dry seasons and multiply easily."

"My current goal is to purchase a good-quality mattress to sleep on. Currently, I'm using mats, which do not provide a comfortable sleeping experience. To achieve this, I plan to save a portion of my transfers every month until I have enough to buy a mattress. Additionally, I intend to invest more in livestock, specifically goats and chickens. These animals are a reliable investment that can serve as a financial backup since I don't have a source of income. Furthermore, at my age, I cannot engage in laborious work. I presently own two goats and six chickens, and my objective is to purchase more livestock in the near future and beyond."