"The moment I received my money, I thanked God. I felt appreciative since God had just showered upon me his blessings. I would now improve my business."

"I got this money when I was at my business. The moment I saw and confirmed the mpesa transaction that it was a genuine one from Give Directly, I felt very happy. Many people had been spreading rumors that you were just out there to tantalize us."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to smear frequently to maintain the status of my house being that is now neatly plastered. I am happy and thanks to GiveDirectly. "

"The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy since I have never received a lump-sump amount of money in my whole life out of good-will,I will forever testify this to my great grandchildren."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have decent and spacious house that accommodates all my visitors without others sitting outside as before."

"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy. This is because I could not believe it could reach us since in the past, many Ngos have been promising us for donations that are never forthcoming."

"The biggest difference in my life is that l no longer go to work for people in order for me to get food, because l now have a very stable source of income where l am getting my daily income."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am hopeful and certain that my daughter is going to join college because I have started saving for her fee thanks to the GD transfers."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a spacious house so I no loner have to keep some of my households in my neighbors houses. This has given me a lot of peace and I feel proud too owning such a house."

"I felt very happy since I manage provide food for my family despite high cost of living."