"I spent most of the transfer which was KES 18000 on buying six goats because I believe they are a worthy investment in that when they multiply and increase in numbers, I'll be able to sell one or two and address the financial challenges I will be facing in the future. Also, I chose these goats over cows because they are able to survive in this dry climate of our area compared to cows. In terms of water, goats generally persevere with less water compared to cows, therefore, I believe that I will be in a position to keep my livestock around for long and seasons to come. I am so grateful to GiveDirectly."

"I had gone to fetch drinking water not too far from my home when I heard the message on my phone. I was ecstatic because at that moment I knew I had no money on me and I did not know how I would disappoint my son when he came back home by telling him that he would be staying home for a while since I had no money to clear the debt. Therefore it brought me great joy that I would not have to let my son down as I have in the past."

"When I received the second transfer, I bought a cow for KES 18000.00. The aim of buying this cow is for milk and through it I am sure I will get more cows. I also bought some clothes for my family and some bedding. In the first transfer I had just bought some beds. Thereafter, looking at the hunger situation I decided to keep the rest of the money for the family upkeep because the climate was very harsh in terms of sourcing for food and water."

"When I withdrew the second transfer, I bought a bicycle for KES 5000.00. This bicycle was to aid my family in fetching some water as well as being used by my children as a means of transport for going to school; this is because their school is a bit far from where we live. For quite some time they have been in the list of reaching to school late but for now things have changed. I also bought 3 goats for KES 9000.00. Thereafter, I used the remaining amount in finalizing the construction project of my house which I had started using the first transfer. As at now I am in a good spacious house not as before."

"I spent KES25000 on 3200 litres water tank because of water scarcity in our area and the nearest water source is 45minutes away. I spent KES5000 on two sacks of maize, KES10000 on increasing stock for my clothing business and KES7000 on my kids clothing."

"The short rains in December supressed the drought that was threatening our lives and that of livestock. This brought a lot of joy to me. We now have water in the water pans and we can get vegetables for food in the farms. My two goats are also doing well."

"I was a renowned livestock farmer in this community. I was a proud owner of above 40 goats. In 2021, a severe drought killed all of them. None remained due to water and pasture scarcity. I was depressed. Imagine losing all your source of income. My intention with these funds is to jumpstart my occupation. I will buy 5 goats at 3,000 KES each. The goats will gradually increase in number and I will regain from the losses I incurred."

"The whole of last year was a very tough one for me in terms of getting some essential needs like water because I used to buy 40 liters at 200 KES. This was not easy for me since there was also a financial crisis. Fortunately, early this year, we received some short rain and our water pans are full. This has relieved me from the much stress of getting water and hence, I consider this as what has brought joy to my life."

"From the beginning of this program up to present, Givedirectly has been so good to me. The only problem i have with Givedirectly is, they don't accept gifts from from people not even water."

"Give Directly does everything good, only that they don't even drink a cup of water from us, which is not fair."