"I spent my third transfer on plastering our 2 room house to make it stronger because our soil is poor which causes mud to falls off from mud-walled houses during rainy season. I also bought a heifer for 17,000 KES which we plan to multiply and sell at the time when out child will be joining High school."

"I have stayed with my husband for three years, but he had not done so according to our tradition, so when I received my third transfer, we agreed that my dowry be paid using that transfer. I am now happily married. The remaining I spent on my daily household needs."

"I spent a portion of my third transfer on paying school fee for my daughter in form three. With all the struggles I have made towards raising fee for this girl, I could not ignore settling some of her school fee arrears. Besides that, I purchased a cow to save me a portion of the transfer such that should I fall short of finances to continue paying the girl's school fee, then I can easily sell it out and sort her."

"I spent my third on leasing a piece of land where I have since grown rice and as we speak,I am harvesting. The remaining amount I invested in my corn business. I sell corn in quantity and with this,I am able to get my daily income.I thank GiveDirectly as I moved a step ahead."

"I received my last transfer in the midst of a funeral my aunt had passed on and since she had no children we took it upon ourselves to give her a befitting burial so I used my last transfer to help out with the funeral arrangements, then the remainder of the cash I used to buy iron sheets, nails and doors to aid in building my house which I intend to build soon."

"I used the whole of the third transfer on paying my dowry because we had stayed for many years before my spouse paid dowry since he didn't have a stable source of income. This has really set free culturally and I can now be involved in certain decisions."

"I spent most of my third transfer on construction of a new house to replace the tiny and temporary one that I had before. Besides that, I paid my own dowry on behalf of my late spouse. Despite being the late, customary law required him to settle the dowry issue for me to continue staying in the home where I was married. It was therefore my responsibility on behalf of the spouse to ensure that the dowry is paid. I thank Give Directly for helping me accomplish the project."

"I spent my third transfer on buying two cows for milking, and I am glad they have since reproduced, and I am enjoying the milk. The remaining I spent on paying school fees for my child in secondary."

"I spent a portion of my third transfer on a set of sofa to furnish my house which had previously been furnished by 3 plastic chairs that were borrowed from my neighbor. Secondly, I purchased a bag of maize and other food stuffs for my children. Despite being a widow, I can brag that Give Directly has greatly improved my living standard. My children too are comfortably living and able to access all the basic needs as they wish."

"When I received my first transfers, I knelt down and gave thanks to God. I went a head and jubilated for such support that is unconditional, God bless Give direct, long live Give Direct."