"When I received the transfer, I felt very happy and made it straight to a welder who was to get me the door and a window."

"I felt very happy because I was able to afford food for my family despite dry session."

"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because I had not believed that Give Directly would keep their promise."

"I had gone out to sell some goods and on coming back home ,my husband told me other villagers had received their first transfer and if I could kindly confirm the same on my phone. Upon confirming that I had received the transfer ,I was very happy and that is when I was convinced that GiveDirectly truly fulfills promises to the poorest households in my community."

"I felt so happy when I received my transfer as it brought me much hopes in life concerning my children's education and means of survival."

"I was sick when the transfer came but I felt so happy."

"The moment I received the transfer I felt very happy and blessed because I knew that part of my problems would be solved."

"I felt very happy because now able to have a comfortable sleep since I bought a mattress and blanket."

"I felt really happy the moment I received the money because it was an indicator that the rest of the transfers would also be sent, thus I would be able to complete the projects I had in mind."

"When I got the transfer, I felt very happy. In fact I got the money when I had nothing to put on the table and immediately I received the message confirming the receipt of the transfer, I made it to the m-pesa agent where I withdrew the money and commence some shopping."