"I was happy when I received my money because I would start building my house."

"The moment I received the transfer I was very excited and thanked God for the blessing sent through GiveDirectly . I felt relieved that day knowing that I would be able to pay my child's fee balace so as to pick the certificate which was held back at school."

"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of expanding my business as this has been my long time dream and now I have already added capital with the money onto my grocery business hence its making good sales because my customers are getting variety of goods according to their preferences."

"I was very happy because I received the M-pesa message while cultivating some of my crops."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing my crops do so well, it gives me a lot of hope for the future because I am going to have a good harvest."

"I felt so happy the moment I received my money because I knew my plans were going to be achieved."

"I got the money when at the farm tilling my land. I left immediately for home to start preparing on how to help myself with the money because at the moment of receipt, I was completely broke.."

"When I received the money, I was very happy because I knew that my children will not be sent home for school fees and also they will not lack food as before. Thank you GD."

"When I got the transfer, I got very happy and felt like God has seen me how broke I was."

"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since at that time I had no money and a lot of my plans were pending such paying school fees for my nephew hence I thanked God for the blessing which I did not expect at that specific point in time."