"What I appreciate most about Give Directly is their commitment to providing financial education and guidance. They encourage families to plan for their funds collectively, which not only prevents conflicts but also fosters cooperation."

"The most significant change from when we didn't have financial aid from Give Directly is that my family is now happier and healthier. Having food at home has promoted a sense of peace, satisfaction, and unity among my family members, which is a complete contrast to our previous situation."

"Upon receiving $200 from Give Directly, my first priority was to address my son's school fee arrears. I allocated $50 to this to prevent him from being sent home for non-payment while we organized to settle the remaining amount. I spent $75 on food supplies and invested $27 in improving our home with new plastic chairs. Lastly, I set aside $40 to repay a debt I owed to a friend."

"My aim before this year concludes is to ensure we have a decent and comfortable home. We've been enduring harsh conditions in an old, small house that no longer accommodates my family's needs, so securing a larger and more comfortable home is my main objective. Additionally, I plan to venture into farming. As part of this plan, I will focus on preparing the land and acquiring as much expertise as possible in tomato farming throughout this year."

"Around 3:00 p.m., I was present at a farewell event for one of my children's teachers who had retired. Unexpectedly, I received an SMS from Mpesa confirming the successful processing of a GD transfer. This filled me with great happiness, as this meant I would have money to buy food for my family. I continued participating in the gathering while looking forward to sharing this delightful news with my spouse later in the evening, after returning home."

"During the late hours of the evening, I ventured out to inspect my beehives, tending to those that hadn't attracted bees. A notice for an incoming SMS rang on my phone as I was up in a tree tending to one of the hives. Upon verifying that it was indeed confirmation of a GD transfer, a rush of elation swept over me. The realization that I now had money to buy enough food for myself and my son brought me immense joy and relief."

"Once I have secured the necessary building materials, such as iron sheets and building poles, I intend to build a new house with an iron roof. After years of living in a grass-thatched hut, my dream is to live in a respectable home with a sturdy iron roof. The hut's current deplorable condition, exacerbated by its susceptibility to leakage during rainfall, has made daily life a constant struggle. The need to replace the grass roofing on a regular basis has proven time-consuming and burdensome. I am happy that I have already procured 21 iron sheets, marking a substantial advancement towards realizing my objective of erecting the new house. This accomplishment was made possible through the accumulation of transfers alongside my spouse, who is also a recipient of this assistance. With these preparations in motion, I am eager to initiate the project at the earliest opportunity, aiming to provide our family with a respectable and comfortable residence, even at our current stage of life."

"In the coming year and beyond my objective is to ensure that my children stay in school and continue with their education. I currently do not have a job that could have otherwise helped me to take care of my children's education expenses. I am raising livestock and mostly doing small scale subsistence farming. All I want is to ensure that my three children continue with their studies without interruptions concerning fees. I solely rely on the transfers for this, I believe that my children will be able to realize their educational goals in the period that I will be in the program. I also want to save a portion of the money after paying fees so as to buy more livestock especially goats, which I can also rely when I need to raise my children's fee. I can sell the offspring as they multiply and take my children."

"In my advanced years, I lack a reliable support system to attend to my medical needs. My physical frailty necessitates frequent visits to seek medical care, a challenge compounded by my financial limitations. I find solace in the fact that the financial transfers I've received have not only covered my medical expenses but have also enabled me to follow my physician's advice of maintaining a balanced diet to regain strength. In light of this, my current aspirations revolve around meeting my ongoing medical requirements and ensuring a daily intake of a well-balanced diet—achievements made possible through these transfers."

"I aspire to acquire a 10000-liter water tank to facilitate water harvesting for utilization during the dry seasons. Typically, we rely on water pans, but during drought periods, we are compelled to purchase water from vendors at a significant expense. The acquisition of a water tank holds the potential to not only conserve water for household needs but also alleviate the financial burden of procuring water. My objective centres around accumulating sufficient funds to procure the water tank, which costs $500. At present, I have successfully set aside $200 toward this endeavor. With consistent monthly contributions, I am confident in my ability to attain this goal in the near future, enabling the installation of the water tank at my residence."