"GiveDirectly has consistently demonstrated excellence in their work, for which we are deeply grateful. The provision of monetary support has far surpassed any other form of support we have received in the past. The freedom to make choices that directly address our specific challenges has been instrumental in positively impacting our lives. However, one area where GiveDirectly could improve is by offering additional resources or guidance on how to maximize the long-term impact of the funds provided. This could include workshops or educational materials on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, or other skills that would empower individuals and communities to build sustainable futures beyond the immediate support."

"With the second transfer, I not only provided for my family but also started a new business venture. I decided to invest in selling children's clothes, sourced from Nakuru and Eldoret, with the guidance of a seasoned businesswoman after identifying a gap in the market. These second-hand clothes are highly sought after due to their affordability, making them a popular choice within our immediate community. I spent $240 to purchase two bales, focusing on children's clothes because their rapid growth and wear and tear necessitate frequent purchases. As the business gained momentum, I am grateful while projecting a profit of $60 from a complete sale. Furthermore, I spent $160 of the remaining amount to expand my income-generating activities. I purchased four goats, each valued at $40, which I am currently rearing with the intention of fattening them up for the lucrative annual December auction. This strategic move not only allows me to diversify my sources of income but also takes advantage of the high demand for livestock during that time of year. I then used the remaining $50 to acquire essential household goods. This included purchasing toiletries, stocking up on foodstuffs, and acquiring clothes for my family of three. By addressing these basic needs, I aimed to create a comfortable and nurturing environment for my loved ones."

"The challenge I am currently facing is, I do not have adequate financial support for buying land where I can be able to farm crops like beans, maize and bananas for both commercial and home consumption. I have 5 school going children who need school fees in lower primary. This is challenging to have all these children at school because they need scholarstic materials yet I do not have adequate finances."

"By implementing proper program management, Give Directly has created an environment where trust is upheld, ensuring that resources are distributed fairly and transparently. This has not only enhanced cooperation among community members but has also stimulated entrepreneurial endeavors, leading to economic development and stability. Furthermore, the overall atmosphere of peace and harmony within the villages has been nurtured, fostering a positive social fabric that benefits everyone involved."

"One aspect of Give Directly that I hold in high regard is their timely assistance. Their support arrived precisely when we were in dire need of significant financial help, amidst one of the most severe droughts we had ever experienced. This intervention transformed the situation for numerous families. With the assistance provided, people were able to secure meals once more, children returned to school, businesses bounced back, and families rediscovered happiness. Give Directly's timely intervention truly altered the narrative and brought about positive changes in the lives of many."

"My ultimate goal is to ensure that my son, Onesimus, who is currently in grade eight, has the opportunity to attend high school next year. It would break my heart if he were unable to continue his education due to a lack of funds. Moreover, I do not wish to burden his older brother, who already has his own family to provide for. As the cash aid is currently my sole source of income, I plan to utilize it to pay for Onesimus's studies, ensuring his educational journey continues uninterrupted for the next four years until he completes high school."

"My aspiration for the upcoming year is to have successfully built my own house. The years spent in my nephew's shelter have made me aware of the constant burden I place on him, especially when he visits from town. Thanks to the cash transfers, I have been able to accumulate building materials, and my goal is to continue acquiring more until I have enough to construct a two-room house with mud walls and a tin roof. Also, owning a house will enable me to pursue poultry farming, particularly raising chickens. The additional room in my house will serve as a suitable space for them. By engaging in chicken rearing, I can generate income by selling them and contributing towards covering our household expenses. This will reduce my reliance on my son as the sole provider."

"Food insecurity is a major challenge that I am grappling with at the moment. Life has been hard lately, we have had 3 seasons of failed rains and that exacerbated the situation from bad to worse. It seems not to get better since the cost of living continue to skyrocket. The cost of 90 Kg of maize is going for $70 up from $35 which is unaffordable. We had received some rainfall recently and we thought things had returned to normalcy, I had planted some maize but they are on the verge of wilting as a result of inadequate rainfall. We are faced with uncertainties due to climate change. It is used to rain adequately during the long rains but it has since changed."

"Water accessibility is a major problem that we are facing at the moment. I do not have a water tank to harvest and store water during the rainy season. As a result, I am forced to trek for 30 minutes to the water pan to fetch water and carry it on my back which is so stressful and tiring. The situation is further worsened because of my condition at the moment. I am heavily pregnant and due in the next 2 months and so I am straining too much. I am forced to go for it since I do not afford to buy from water vendors nor hire a motorbike to bring it for me."

"Our sick firstborn daughter, Frida has a disability. She is now seven years old and in Grade 2. She cannot walk at all and it has been a thorn in the flesh in our lives. We have to take her to school in the morning and go for her in the evening after school. She has weak bones and cannot stand on her feet. We have not been able to purchase a wheelchair for her use because we cannot afford. Every week we have to take her to Marigat Sub County for physiotherapy, sometimes she misses the sessions because of lack of money for traveling and for paying the medical services. It worries us a lot. We have since been advised to take her for specialized treatment in a hospital in Kajiado but our inadequacy in terms of money does not allow. It is very unfortunate, we are helpless and hopeless of ever affording her the much needed medical attention."