"Acquiring a larger solar panel to illuminate my four-room house stands as my most notable achievement. Currently, I rely on small solar-powered lamps to provide light within my residence; however, the illumination they offer is inadequate, creating challenges in achieving clear visibility during nighttime hours. To rectify this situation, I am aiming to secure a new solar panel, which comes with an estimated cost of $300. I hold optimism that with the aid of the monthly transfers, I will be able to attain this goal and significantly enhance the quality of lighting within my home."

"I have a strong desire to make a substantial investment in livestock using my upcoming transfers. This choice represents a prudent and equitable investment strategy due to the innate potential for livestock to reproduce and appreciate in value over time. As they multiply, I can envisage selling some of them, thereby generating funds that can be channeled towards future school fees for my children. The gratifying aspect is that these transfers are significantly alleviating the substantial weight that I bear in providing for my family's well-being."

"Looking ahead, my most significant achievement will be directing my upcoming monthly stipends towards funding my education in the next academic term. This endeavor will play a pivotal role in not only ensuring a promising future for myself but also easing the financial strain on my mother. It's challenging to fully express the depth of my happiness stemming from the invaluable financial assistance provided by these transfers, which are instrumental in propelling me closer to the realization of my aspirations."

"GiveDirectly displayed impartiality as long as individuals met the specified eligibility criteria, which did not include age, health, or wealth status. The program proceeded smoothly from its initiation to its conclusion, with equal amounts being directly deposited into our accounts. We are appreciative and hopeful that GiveDirectly will continue its commendable efforts in assisting other communities facing similar needs."

"I had been repaying a loan of $50 per month acquired from Kenya Women Finance Trust, and as the final installment approached, I was eager to settle it to free myself from the burden of debt. I successfully made the last payment of $53, relieving myself of any potential penalties for default. Furthermore, I committed $50 to purchase food items, supplementing our family's available sustenance for our nine members. Given my recent completion of a new house for my children, I decided to invest $65 in an additional bed and mattress, providing comfortable sleeping arrangements for three of my children who were previously on the floor. Additionally, I settled a $53 arrear for my daughter, who attends a private primary school, ensuring her uninterrupted focus on studies throughout the term. I am content that after spending $80 on household goods, these items continue to be of service to us. The remaining $150 was allocated to the ongoing construction of a pit latrine, a project that not only enhances our personal hygiene but also contributes to community well-being by ensuring proper waste disposal."

"For a prolonged period, our lives were marred by poverty until GiveDirectly's intervention, which has brought significant relief through the three sets of transfers we received. GiveDirectly stands apart due to its distinctive approach; unlike other organizations that have displayed selectivity in their recipients, often biased in nature, GiveDirectly ensured fairness by granting equal freedom to all recipients to utilize the funds as they saw fit. I have no specific recommendations for changes, but I hope that GiveDirectly will continue to provide vital support to our community and others in need, much as it has done before."

"Upon receiving the final transfer, I allocated part of it towards realizing my desire for a sustainable venture that could provide ongoing support for my family beyond the scheduled three transfers. With this in mind, I combined the $450 I had received with the proceeds from selling some of my livestock, enabling me to acquire a secondhand motorcycle valued at $700. This motorcycle has consistently generated a daily income of at least $4 since then, a sustainable amount for my family of four. On certain days, I have even managed to save more than a dollar. Since the commencement of these transfers, I am pleased to have heavily invested in income-generating initiatives such as bee farming, goat farming, and providing transportation services using the motorcycle I obtained. In comparison to the past, when I relied on occasional manual labor, my current ventures are yielding greater returns, significantly improving my family's well-being."

"Financial constraints is the greatest challenge. I have been rely on motorcycle taxi business to earn a living but three months ago it was stolen. This left me struggling to make ends meets and I resorted to casual jobs which is unreliable."

"Throughout the period of utilizing the support we received from GiveDirectly, I had been collaborating closely with my supportive husband to formulate and carry out our plans. I am pleased that upon receipt of the final transfer, he was able to utilize $50 to repair his motorcycle, which has previously served as our primary source of income, catering to school fees for our two children and other household expenditures. Additionally, we spent $36 to purchase essential food items like maize, beans, and sugar for our family of four. Recognizing the need for furnishings in our new house, we used $44 to acquire two tables and three plastic chairs, enhancing the interior look of our home. Having leased a parcel of land some months ago, planting had been hindered due to insufficient funds to purchase the required seeds or seedlings for the entire acre. With the remaining funds, I am content that I can now acquire all the necessary inputs for farming. This step will hopefully enable me to plant the entire plot, relieving me of the casual labor I engaged in when land was not available for cultivation. Leasing this land marks a significant stride toward achieving self-sustained food production for our family of four."

"I aspire to serve as a role model, imparting the lesson of making the most of one's available resources. Given the expanse of land at our disposal, I believe that owning a few goats, capable of multiplying over time to sustain the entire family in the long run, signifies an untapped source of potential wealth in our community. Approaching matters with an open mindset, I have been engaging many neighbors in our informal interactions to tap into ventures with enduring viability, beyond the periodic support we receive. As part of my strategy for the years ahead and the foreseeable future, I have chosen to cultivate mango trees. These trees, apart from offering shade in harsh weather, will ultimately generate income once they mature and yield fruits. Another significant goal I am committed to involves expanding my goat herd. My goal is to reach a count of 100, enabling me to confidently present approximately 20 goats for auction each year."