"I invested a portion of the transfer in crop farming. I bought two cows worth 27,000 KES. Besides I paid my daughter in private primary school fee." (Country: Kenya)

"In my opinion, GD has absolutely improved the lives of the poor in my community. Having said that, I wish to inform you that GD have aught to issue this money interms of loan. My reason behind this is that people became too reluctant and only enjoy the money." (Country: Kenya)

"GiveDirectly change our way of life by giving us unconditional cash." (Country: Kenya)

"i spent the larger part of my third transfer on buying 20 fishing net and now I am hiring them to other fishermen hence I am making profits of which I use to provide basic needs for my family. I also bought sofa set seat." (Country: Kenya)

"I spent the transfer on paying school fees 28000 KES, bought steel windows 9000 KES, bought steel door 6000 KES, 1 bag of maize 3600 KES and used balance on daily meals." (Country: Kenya)

"In my opinion, I can say that Give Directly does well by sending us money directly just like its name. This has increased the confidentiality that we needed, however, I would personally request if possible it reduces the number of lumpsums from 2 to 1 so that we may be able to accomplish bigger projects." (Country: Kenya)

"My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfers in that, my spouse no longer borrows nets from our jealous neighbors who would always pray for failure on our side. " (Country: Kenya)

"In my opinion, GD has really improved the lives of the poor. Up to now I don't know what GD doesn't do well." (Country: Kenya)

"I spent my third transfer on buying 30 bags of cement since I am planning to renovate my house from a mud house to a cemented one. I paid school fees for first term and second term for my child who is in high school .I also bought cushions for my chair and bedding." (Country: Kenya)

"When I received my third transfer, I fitted a burglar proof door and windows to my house. Our area is prone to theft and therefore I was living there with a lot of fear. Thanks to Give Directly for revamping my security." (Country: Kenya)