"As a mother of seven children, my days are busy with the never-ending tasks of providing for my family. I do casual jobs like fetching and selling firewood by the roadside. Life has been especially challenging since my husband, who is our main breadwinner, got injured at the construction site three months ago. With him unable to work, the burden of supporting our family has fallen entirely on my shoulders. Thankfully, we have been receiving the transfers from GiveDirectly which has been our backbone. Out of the last three recent transfers amounting to $102, I used $35 to pay the school fees for my five primary school children. Ensuring they can continue their education is my top priority, and now they can focus on their studies without worrying about being sent home. I also spent $34 on my husband's treatment. His recovery has been slow, but the medicine and care have made a significant difference, and I am grateful to see him getting better each day. Finally, with the remaining $33, I bought food for our family. This has provided the much-needed nourishment and eased the constant worry about our next meal. These transfers have been a lifeline, helping us manage through these tough times."

"As a retired man without any dependents, my top priority is to continue managing my health by regularly purchasing the necessary medication for my condition. I'm committed to preventing my condition from worsening, and I will use the transfers to ensure I have a consistent supply of the required medicine. Additionally, in the past, I've been fortunate to have plenty of harvests from my farming efforts, which were boosted by the transfers received from GiveDirectly, which have sustained us until now. Moving forward, I plan to continue using the transfers to enhance my farming practices, allowing me to obtain even more bountiful harvests. My goal is to have an abundance of food stored, providing me with a reliable source of sustenance. Furthermore, I currently have a few chickens, and I intend to use the transfers to acquire more. My hope is that these chickens will multiply, increasing their numbers over time. In the future, I may be able to sell some of the chickens to help meet the needs of my family. This additional income stream will provide me with a sense of security and the ability to assist my family when necessary. I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead, and I'm confident that with the support of the transfers, I can achieve my goals of maintaining my health, increasing my food production, and expanding my livestock."

"As I become of age, I have experienced severe health challenges. Being sick has prevented me from putting food on the table for myself. I depend heavily on my grandchildren who take care of me despite having their own families to care for. The money from Give Directly helps me purchase pain killers and some over-the-counter drugs whenever I am ill. I spent $10 on medicine, and I am glad I am doing well with my health. I spent $27 to purchase food, ensuring a continuous supply of food for myself. I have never lacked food. I purchased a goat for $45 and saved $20 so that I can purchase another goat in the coming months. Purchasing goats is a smart investment for the future. Once they multiply, my initial investment grows. In the event of an emergency, I can sell them and use the money to attend to my pressing needs. I am very happy with the financial support from Give Directly. It is greatly helping me live a better life."

"I am an elderly woman battling a chronic illness for the past four years. With my deteriorating health, I cannot work and rely heavily on support from my son, who works as a casual laborer. My health has been improving thanks to the financial support from Give Directly, which has helped me maintain a constant supply of medicine. I spent $30 to purchase my medicines. With the help of my daughter-in-law, I joined a savings group comprising 10 members. Every month, the $100 collected is equally shared among two members. Last month, I received my share of $50, which I plan to use to repair and expand my one-roomed house, ensuring my safety and providing a more spacious living area. I spent the remaining $42 to purchase food and detergents. I am glad that with the financial support, I have enough to eat and have never lacked. I am very appreciative of the financial support, which has helped me improve my health with the purchase of medicines."

"As a single mother of one, I have been able to take care of my child and myself because Givedirectly has enabled me through the cash transfers. I saved up and was able to buy a goat at $60.I have paid school fees from my daughter at $8, I bought medicine for myself to help with a flu which was really taking atoll on me $10 and I also bought food for my family at $24."

"I am deeply grateful to GiveDirectly for their support, which has been instrumental in helping me establish a successful chicken rearing project. This venture has been a valuable source of income and sustenance for my family. To ensure the continued health and growth of my chickens, I allocated $34 from the transfers to purchase high-quality feed and necessary medicines. Education is another top priority for me, as I firmly believe it is the key to a brighter future for my children. With this in mind, I spent $34 to cover the school fees for my child who is currently enrolled in secondary school. This investment will help secure her education and prevent any disruptions to her studies. Unfortunately, my wife recently fell ill and is currently hospitalized, awaiting surgery. To cover her medical expenses, I allocated $30 from the transfers, adding it to the funds we had already set aside. I am hopeful that with proper treatment, she will make a full recovery and return home to our family. Finally, I used the remaining $4 to purchase additional food for my household, supplementing what we already had. This small but crucial investment ensures that my family has access to the nourishment they need during this challenging time."

"I am counting down the days until my big brother finishes college so I can embark on my own educational path. With the unwavering guidance of my high school teacher, I have set my sights on a career in medicine, a field that ignites my passion like nothing else. Every amount I save is a step towards a secure future. Pursuing medical school isn't just about fulfilling my dreams; it's about creating opportunities that will elevate not only my life but also my family's future."

"My main goal has been to buy two cows—one for farming and one for milk. Since I don't have enough money to buy them right away, I used my transfers to buy chickens and goats. As they grow and multiply, I'll sell them to save up for the cows. With my latest transfer, I bought three goats for $92 and medicine to keep them healthy. I also got two chickens for $16 for my poultry project. I'm hopeful that these investments will help me reach my goal of buying cows."

"The transfers came at a perfect time, as I had just welcomed a new member into my family. To facilitate my stay at the hospital and transport back home, I spent $5, and I am happy to have returned home safely with my baby. My newborn needed clothes, so I spent $2 on some new clothes for the baby. I also have a child who is epileptic, and we get medical services and medicine from the KEMRI medical facility at no cost, but we have to cover the transportation costs. I spent $6 on transport to the hospital to get the necessary medicine for my child. Once we were home, we had run out of food, so I used $9 to buy groceries for my family to ensure we wouldn't go hungry. Additionally, my children needed their school fees paid, as well as school supplies, uniforms, and shoes. I spent $40 of my transfers to cover all these school essentials, and I am happy that my children are now in school with everything they need. To support cleanliness in our home, I bought detergents and body oil using $3 of the transfers. Finally, to invest in livestock, I spent $8 to buy chickens, hoping they will multiply so I can trade them for goats. I also bought a goat for $29, hoping it will multiply and increase in number. Together with the goats acquired through trading chickens, I plan to use them in the future to fund my children's education."

"With the previous transfers from GiveDirectly, I ventured into poultry farming,which has become my primary source of income and I am happy that I am creating a good market for them. Upon receiving the transfers, I spent $46 on chicken feed and medicine to ensure the health and well-being of my chickens, which in turn increased their value. To add to my livestock, I purchased a goat for $28, hoping it would multiply in numbers into a large herd and contribute to my goal of becoming a livestock farmer, specializing in raising and selling chickens and goats. With school-going children in my household, I also used $10 to settle school fee balance so that they could attend school without any outstanding debts when schools reopened after the holiday break. I further spent $4 to buy additional food to add to our household supplies, ensuring that my family would not go hungry. Finally, I have a daughter who is epileptic, who requires regular medical attention. To achieve this, we started visiting the Epilepsy-Specialized clinic at KEMRI, where she received treatment for free. To facilitate her medical care, I spent $16 on transportation to take her to the clinic, where she was treated. I am grateful that we received the necessary care that we needed, and my daughter is now on medication and attending school. Initially, her condition prevented her from attending school, but with the current treatment, she is making very good progress, and I am thankful to God for this."