"My life has changed in many ways in the positive direction. After buying a water tank and connecting water into our compound travelling for long distances in search of this very essential commodity has been a thing of the past. I have now devoted the time that I would have otherwise used in search for water to do other reasonable things like farming that in the long run has seen me raise an extra income to support my family. My level of cleanliness has equally risen as I now have plenty of water to do any form of cleaning in my compound. This difference has been brought about by the GiveDirectly transfers that I received."

"Clean water has been almost impossible to get to due to the recurrent drought in our area. To avoid thirst or using dirty water, I bought a large plastic water tank that will store rainwater from the roof of my houses. This has made me a more reliable water source unlike before when I would have to take water from an open bond. The water in the bond is collected from runoff which means it is not safe for drinking. Soring rainwater is one big leap away from the water problems."

"I spent 7500 KES of my second transfer on purchasing three seats for our new my house. Still, I used 3500 KES on purchasing my own bed, 6000 KES on two mattresses and 2800 KES on acquiring four blankets. Further, I hired a tractor to plough our farm at 2500 KES. Additionally, I used 1500 KES on purchasing maize seeds that we planted on our farm. Furthermore, I purchased a door at 3500 KES for our new house. Also, I bought a water tank at 1500 KES. I acquired cushions at 3150 KES the seats. Besides, I used 8000 KES on buying 14 pieces of iron-sheet for our new kitchen. More so, I acquired a table at 2500 KES. I bought four hens at 1900 KES that I am keeping. Finally, I purchased utensils at 1250 KES."

"Give Directly came to our village when we needed urgently needed the assistance. It was a dry season and most households were starving due to lack of food. We have been experiencing a drought for some time and obtaining food and water is usually a big task in such periods. Sometimes children would only come home and drink water during lunch hour and get back to school. This affected their grades negatively, their health also deteriorated due to lack of enough food. The coming of this institution lessened the gravity of the situation at that moment."

"I sued my transfer on buying groundnut seeds which never had for this coming season. I also bought a bicycle because I did not own any and transportation was difficult and very expensive. I as well bought a solar system because I was so tired of buying small torches to use in the night as a source of energy. I decided to buy household items like utensils, clothes and a pot for drinking water. In addition to that I bought an ox that I will use for plowing when the season begins. I decided to save some money that I will use during the farming period."

"My life is different now in that, I sleeping in a complete iron roofed house. I built this house sometime back and was unable to complete it due to lack of finances. I did not have a bicycle for ferry water from the borehole which was too far from home but after receiving this money I decided to purchase one. I'm now self employed because I ride my motorbike which I bought using GD transfers and when I have an emergency, This bike has helped me a lot handle such cases. Prior to receiving this money, I had cursed my life and had no hope in life because I have a family of two children, orphans of my brother and my wife. Each day I used to wonder doing casual labor to earn money that can support my family. I'm so grateful because life has tremendously changed courtesy of GD transfers."

"The happiest part of the day is afternoon, I chatt with my neighbours while fetching water at the near by tap."

"My second transfer was spent to buy food, a solar, cement, sand and water to plaster the inside of my house and cementing the floor."

"I spent my second cash transfer for buying bedding in order to improve on our living conditions. I paid school fees for my child. I paid a debt for an acre of land that I had mortgaged for paying school fees. I bought food for the builders and household members. I bought a door, a window, cement and timber towards completing construction of my permanent house. I bought a drum for collecting water. I spent UGX 40000 on starting business that will support the household. I bought ground nut seeds and spent part of the money on leisure."

"I have a plan of buying a water tank which can hold 2,000 litres.This will help me harvest water during the rainy season.It is a challenge getting clean water during the dry season.I will also buy a dairy cow to add to the one I have."