"I was busy working on my farm when I received two consecutive incoming texts. I started to wonder who may have texted me at that time. I also entertained the possibility that they were promotional messages in my head. Nevertheless, I made the decision to read them, and much to my amazement, there was a Mpesa message confirming GiveDirectly's receipt of the cash. My heart was overjoyed, so I made the decision to return home, unwind, and prepare to go and cash out the following day."

"When I discovered that GiveDirectly had sent the promised funds, I was overjoyed. It was later in the evening that my assistant told me the happy news. I knew that this transfer, as a resident of a semi-arid area, would give me the opportunity to achieve a lot."

"The activities carried out by GiveDirectly were enlightening. The program officers demonstrated great proficiency in explaining the program's details and providing us with guidance on the requirements. Additionally, they created an inclusive environment where we felt comfortable expressing our opinions. Throughout the sensitization meetings, we were treated with the utmost respect and fairness, without any form of bias. Based on my observations, I believe the program operations are free from any significant issues."

"My ultimate goal is to establish a stable source of income through livestock rearing. In the past, I used to raise poultry, but unfortunately, they all perished from pox disease. This was a heartbreaking event for me because I relied on selling the poultry to generate funds for our food needs. Since then, I have been unable to resume livestock rearing due to a lack of funds. However, thanks to the cash transfers, I see a future where I can build a large herd of livestock. Currently, my focus is on starting with goats, and I have already purchased three with the assistance of previous cash transfers. I am optimistic that through this venture, I will be able to enhance our financial stability and get enough money to enroll two of my children in school."

"By the end of the ongoing planting season, I pray to have a bountiful harvest so that I can utilize the cash transfers to purchase more livestock. Currently, I already own a goat and five hens thanks to the cash transfers. I am happy that some of the hens have hatched, thus increasing our flock, and the goat also gave birth. I believe that with this livestock, I will be able to sell them in the future and meet the needs of my family. I am grateful for the opportunity to expand my livestock through cash transfers."

"We The most noticeable change in my daily life is the availability of two plastic chairs. This has given me confidence, so I no longer hesitate to welcome guests. This is due to the fact that I currently know that they will at least feel at ease seated."

"The only source I was anticipating money was through Givedirectly; the transfer that we had been promised, as I had leased a part of land for cultivation and promised the owner that I would pay him at a specific period. Therefore, when I received a message that afternoon while in the farm where I always am and confirmed that I had received the transfer as promised, I nearly danced and knew right away that I will take care of the lease payment issue. I was jubilant!"

"The main issue our family and community are currently facing is the lack of food. The production of crops from our farms has been hampered by the unpredictable and difficult rains that have been falling. So, we have no choice except to buy our food from stores and markets. About $100 of the $200 I was given went toward buying food for my family of five. I also settled a $20 bill that I had accrued from food purchases. I spent the remaining money on fencing my property after purchasing nine posts at a cost of $4 each as part of the materials I need to build a house."

"I formerly had a sizable herd of goats that I owned a few years back. We used to sell one or two goats and then utilize the earnings to purchase the things we needed, such as food and other necessities. The narrative was changed when I got my Givedirectly transfer, that I was able to buy food and other household necessities without having to necessarily sell the few remaining goats. Thank you so much for considering us, Givedirectly!"

"My major purpose is to construct a shelter for my livestock. Currently, my goal is to finish assembling the remaining materials, which are the iron sheets. I have already collected all of the other materials. To do this, I set a goal of saving $20 over the next five months to save money for both the iron sheets and the contractor's labor fee. This will allow me to meet my objective before the end of the year."