"I felt fine when I received the first transfer because this is my first time to get free transfer of cash. I'm a motorcyclist who always running people's motorcycle as a source of income; meanwhile, getting the garnt will enable me to get a motorcycle which I intend to use for commercial purpose. This will enable me support my daughter and her mother as well as myself. As I save all the transfers and collect it at the end of the program, I will firstly buy motorcycle and the balance amount will be used to purchase zinc for my incoming house project."

"The transfer has brought a big difference in our daily lives as a family. This is because with have bought some food with part of the transfer amount, we have incurred fewer daily costs. Other than that, we are now making more money than before from the motorcycle business having bought our own. With the reduced expenses, we have managed to save most of the money through the merry-go-round self-help groups that we joined."

"Together with my husband, we earn very little from our respective jobs. I earn a living from selling charcoal whereas my husband is a motorcycle rider “boda boda”. Our collective income per day is less than KES 600 which is enough to only buy food for my family (husband and 6 children), and nothing left to take care of the other needs (paying school fees, clothing, and medical attention). When I received my first transfer, I spent KES 12000 to pay an accrued school fee date for my eldest son, who is in his final year of secondary education. I spent KES 10000 buying 10 pieces of iron sheets to build a house for my four sons who have been seeking accommodation from neighbors due to the little size of my house. Finally, I purchased 5 goats at a total price of KES 20000, as a future investment for my young children who will require school fees once they enrolled in school. Once the goats multiply, I will sell some and use the money to pay school fees for my children, ensuring that they are not sent home."

"At night, while I was in my bedroom, I received my transfer from GiveDirectly. At that very moment, I was so amazed and started dancing. I have realized that this would change my livelihood. Hence, I used portion of my transfer to purchase mattress and enough food for my home. Moreover, my balance transfer was used to pay all of my debts." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I have not been able to achieve my dreams over the years based on poverty. Through the transfer from Givedirectly, I have been able to purchase more goods to take to Monrovia for sale. From the sale earning, I have also planned to buy another goods to bring back to my village for sale. I believe that this is the best way of raising more money to educate my children in the future and to also eased the pressure on my husband. I am so much happy right now because of my present life condition because of my financial strength. Thanks to Givedirectly for everything." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"For days, I had been sick and I did not have the funds to go to the hospital. I opted to walk to the hospital for some treatment. I thereby woke up very early, got ready, and when I went out a neighbor asked me if I had received some funds. I told my daughter to check and she confirmed it was so. I instead went on a motorcycle and used part of the transfer to pay for my transport and medicines. Whatever amounts remained, I invested in my tobacco selling business that has been the source of my livelihood ever since the passing away of my husband."

"The biggest diligence in my daily life that I will always mention is the fact that I now have a pair of oxen. It has been my prayer to have them since I am a farmer and they would be of help. Back in the day, I used to take a lot of time in preparing my farm and sometimes ended up harvesting poor yields. This is because I was not able to utilize all my three acres of land. After all, I only depended on my two hands. I am now a happy farmer because the future is promising. I will be able to prepare the farms in good time which is an assurance of good products. Also, I will be hi the, my friends, at a fee and generate an income. I am glad that it will be a relief to my family which is comprised of five members, we will no longer starve like before." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"I was on a convention when I was called and told that my transfer has come from GiveDirectly. I was so much happy when I checked my account and saw the money in my account after the convention. My husband and I have been planning to build a new house but there is no way because of our financial strength. With this transfer from Givedirectly, I will be able to achieve our dreams and have a better house for our future and for the future of my children." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)

"The biggest difference is the improvement of our house and the motorcycle that we were able to repair and use it to earn extra income. These two investments were life changing to me and I will always feel indebted to GiveDirectly."