"The happiest day of my life comes in so many ways: When my husband divorced me, two of my children were taken by sister son, for better shelter and education. And when day break, I see food for me and my children to eat, no trouble, I'm also happy. Lastly, I am one of the happiest person in this village since Givedirectly came in this village to give us cash transfer, that which I give Allah the glory that he has answered my prayers by taking my worries away. So, I will used 60% of the money to build my house for me and my children, and the balance 40% to do business in order to give my children good education."

"I was in my house preparing breakfast for my kids, I had left my phone on charge at my neighbor's house. At around 8 am I went to pick my phone so that I can receive any updates on my phone. After switch it on I realized I had received my transfer. I felt very happy for receiving my transfer. I had to wait for my spouse to share the good news with him. He had gone to look for casual labor around the village." (Occupation: Small business)

"I have desired to own proper beddings for my family, this is because I was using a traditional bed and a small mattress which was not comfortable. I spent 18,100 to purchase a 2 modern beds and 2 mattresses one for myself and the other for the child. In addition, I used KES 5080 to purchase decent furnitures for our family, I bought 6 plastic chairs and a table. Previously, I was using tree logs as chairs, this was very shameful whenever I received guests. I also bought 3 goats for KES 10,100 to boost my livestock rearing a reliable source of income for the family. I also used KES 5000 to pay part of the dowry debt that I had been owed my in-laws. I save the remaining amount for our daily upkeep like food and water." (Occupation: Small business)

"When I receive this money, I will use some to build a new house, pay my children school fees and use the balance to start a business to sustain my family which will bring smiles to my family. I am a farmer and a palm cuter, which is solely my only source of income but it's not really enough to cover my family needs. My children are going to school and I have to do some contracts sometimes to help pay their fees. Where I currently live with my family is a thatch house. When rain starts to fall, we find it difficult to control things. If I receive this money, it's my plan to definitely build a new house and start a business."

"When I receive this cash transfer, I will use some to build my own house, send my children to school and use the balance to start a business in order to sustain my family to bring some joy within my family. I make farm to cater to my kids and some family relatives but the money generated from the farm is only used to get food for the farm. My children are not going to school now because the money I earned from farming can not meet every needs and school fees. The house I live in is not my own and I had to pay monthly rent of one thousand Liberian dollars ($1000) and when the month is coming to end, I am always worried. If I receive this cash transfer I will build my own house, send my kids to better school and start a business."

"Receiving this cash transfer from Givedirectly means I will actualize my dream of constructing a descent house for me and my family and if there will be any money left, I will engage into dry good business. I will use the profit of the business to educate my son. Owning a decent house plus the business will bring me happiness irrespective of the struggles I going through."

"Building a house has been a mission that I have been chasing for a long time, though I have been unable to realize it due to financial constraints. I am a local tailor and a mother of three children, I don't make much from my business because it is a seasonal thing. Therefore when I received my transfer I used KES 30,000 in constructing a new decent house for my family, then used the remaining part of the transfer in buying foodstuffs and clothes. I am so grateful that the transfer brought hope to our lives."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I am empowered after starting my own business with help of my transfer. Previously, I was jobless and fully dependent on my husband to raise our family. I had wished to start a small business so that I will help him in raising our family but I lacked capital. I thank GiveDirectly for the aid."

"When I received my first transfer, I spent KES 43000 to buy a dairy cow. We settled on this as a family since we did not have any and it is also an asset that we can rely on in case of a financial crisis. In addition, it is an investment to us since we will be earning some money through the sale of milk and we can always use it to buy some basic needs for our family. Apart from this, I spent KES 3200 to buy one sack of maize for consumption, used KES 3000 to buy some decent clothes for my family, and spent KES 2100 to buy six pieces of seat cushions since we did not have any. I still have KES 2300 that I am planning to use in hiring a tractor for land preparation purposes. I am happy that GiveDirectly gave us the liberty to spend this money however we want to." (Occupation: Small business)

"This recipient says he plans to invest the cash into sustainable business if he is successful in receiving this cash, and from the business he can support his grand children to school to acquire quality education."