"I had received a message notification early in the morning when I was preparing myself for the day's activities. I heard my phone ringing which was a confirmation of a message. The next step of action was to call for my assigned helper who helped me check the message content and confirmed that I had received my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I felt happy and thanked them for this financial support since it meat that I was going to achieve most of my goals."

"Having my own pair of oxen has made my life to be very different. This is because previously I could hire the oxen to work on my farm at a fee but it was very costly. On many occasions, I could not afford to pay the money that was required hence ended up digging using my own hand which was tiresome. The other disadvantage was this ploughing only a small portion of my farm that lead to getting low harvests. I am now a happy farmer because with the pair of oxen that I bought using the transfer, I will be able to prepare my farm in good time and additionally get plenty harvests since the pair can plough so many acres in few days. To add to this, I can also hire them at a fee and get an income. I believe through this, I will no longer strain to meet my family's basic needs like before."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I have a dairy cow. Previously, I couldn't afford to own one and I was only left to admire my neighbor's. Although this dairy cow has not yet started to give out milk, I appreciate that I have livestock since in my culture it signifies wealth. I have also cemented my main house and kitchen's floor which makes it easier for me to clean. I am glad that I stay in a clean environment. Thank you GiveDirectly."

"I received a message indicating GiveDirectly had sent me money which it stated. I felt very happy and blessed at unexpected time. This was my point of breakthrough and thank so much GiveDirectly ."

"I got a confirmatory message early in the morning that GiveDirectly had sent money . I jumped out of joy due to an overwhelming feeling of joy that I had . I immediately informed my husband who express his joy through a smile."

"Before receiving the transfer, I would empathize with my children who were sleeping on mats. It was so embarrassing that I couldn't do anything about it because of financial constraints. The biggest difference so far in my daily life is the joy that I have gained after I bought bedding for them. I am glad that they are no longer complaining of not having enough rest at night. Secondly, I have built a kitchen. This has given me peace of mind since I do not worry about my grass-thatched house which served as a kitchen and living room as well. At least the worry of my house being destroyed by fire which was a high risk is a forgotten chapter."

"The biggest difference in my life because of GD transfers is that I have secured a plot. My parents did not have any land and they told me to buy my own to build. Since I did not have enough money to buy my own, it was just a dream. I did not know how I will achieve it because the business I thought could bail me out, had failed to even meet our daily needs. This is why I decided to use my transfers to pay for a plot where I will build my own house. I am glad so far I have paid more than the deposit required. I know when I get the business, I will raise enough income from the profits to help me secure the land finally."

"I spent my transfer on paying back a loan I took from Mshwari to pay school fees for my child in primary school. She had been sent home for fees arrears on her first day in school this year. I would not want to have such kind of embarrassment hence I decided to take a loan so that she can go to school. I am glad I did not take long to pay back the loan because of the transfers I received from GD."

"The moment I received my money , I felt very happy and blessed since I knew I have a chance of acquiring livestock therefore , I will own an appreciating assets like most of my neighbors."

"The moment I received my first , I was doubtful and I decided to buy airtime for 50 KES to confirm if its was true . It went through and this was a clear confirmation that Givedirectly had sent money . I was very happy since my childhood I have never even benefited from my government donations hence it was a great surprise . Thumb up GiveDirectly ."