"GiveDirectly changed the lives of many for the better in the community. Most people did not have access to clean rainwater but with the transfers, they were able to build new iron-roofed houses and collect water. We are thus so much thankful because we are almost at the same level of living standards as the rich. GiveDirectly staff also taught us well in the meeting that they held with the community. We got to learn more about GiveDirectly and their program. I hence do not see anything that went wrong."

"When I received my second transfer, I spent KES 45,000 on a second-hand motorcycle. This was with an intention of self-employment. But unfortunately, one of my debtors came and took it forcefully as a payment for his debt. I, therefore, decided to continue with my welding job where I normally get KES 500 a day. From this, I save KES 1,000 weekly in the village savings group with a plan of buying a motorcycle again once I receive my contributions. Furthermore, from the remaining transfers. I spent KES 3,700 on a bag of maize which will sustain me for the next few weeks. I also KES 1,200 on a 200 liter of water container which helps in the storage of clean rainwater. Lastly, I spent KES 1,000 on a large cooking pot which is durable and will come in handy whenever I have visitors."

"In November last year, my grandson brought home his wife to give me campany. This was something that gave me a feeling of happiness because I used to stay alone. Her presence at home has served me a great relief since she helps in doing many household chores like fetching water as well as cooking."

"I would like to erect a huge water tank that will be able to reserve enough water during the rainy season. The dry season that we are experiencing now in our region has rendered me more expense in buying water for consumption. I plan to use KES 60,000 to purchase materials and construct the permanent tank which I will use as a source of income by selling the water. KES 50,000 to build a semi-permanent spacious house using mad that will accommodate my six children."

"I am living in an area where we have to walk for more than 6 kilometres in order to get drinking water. Sometimes we miss getting even a single 20 litres jerican because we need to que in order to get this previous commodity. I have been thinking of having my own tap within the compound but applying to have water within my compound from the ministry of water plus buying some water pipes for more than 1 kilometer long from the main pipe needs more than KES 45,000. My husband is employed as a casual labourer in a microfinance and what he earns every month cannot sustain the family's needs plus making a little savings to achieve my life ambitions of having a tap water within my compound. Receiving the first transfers will mark the end of water insecurity in my house. I will apply for all the requirements needed plus buying the water pipes so that I have water in my compound. I will use the second transfer to purchase a water tank for KES 47,000. This water tank will be storing more than 40 tonnes of water.I will be selling water to my neighbors at a cost of KES 20 per 20litres jerican. I believe I will relieve my neighbors the distance they walk every day to water source despite that I will also make alot of money from this business."

"Receiving this money means I will be able to cement the floor of my house for easy cleaning. I also intend to harvest rainwater by gathering my house since I have an iron-roofed house. Our source of water is from the dam however the water is not safe for drinking, so harvesting rainwater will minimize the risk of contracting waterborne diseases and I will store it in a tank that I have. So when I receive this transfer I am glad that I will spend my entire transfer to achieve my long-time dream."

"GiveDirectly can help people with money, for them to develope their community, do business and send their children school. GiveDirectly don't take food nor water or anything from people."

"GiveDirectly can help people with money, for them to be able to send their children school and to develop their community. GiveDirectly don't take food nor water or anything from people."

"GiveDirectly can help with free money, for them to be able to build house, send their children to school and do business. GiveDirectly don't take food nor water or anything from people."

"After receipt of my second transfer, I spent KES 20,000 on the construction of a two-roomed house. I had a grass thatched house which used to leake during the rainy season. I am grateful since I now leave in a decent and spacious house. I also bought five chickens worth KES 2500 which will be of great help when I sell eggs I get the money to buy basic commodities in my household. I spent KES 1500 on buying a skyplast which I use to store water for use. With KES 8000, I bought furniture for my newly constructed house. I am happy since I have a place where visitors can sit when they pay a visit unlike before. With the remaining part of the money, I bought maize and clothes for my household members."