"I am now in the process of building a new house since the old one is in a state of collapsing. I could not renovate it on time due lack of financial resources. I am grateful to GiveDirectly because I managed to buy enough building materials such as iron sheets and building poles. I also paid for the labour cost. Having a new decent and iron roofed house makes it to be the biggest difference in my daily life."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now living in a decent and iron roofed house. Initially, I was staying in a grass thatched hut with no hopes of upgrading to a better house. I am happy that through the transfer, I managed to buy enough building materials such as iron sheets, building poles and paid for the cost of labour involved. I am grateful to give GiveDirectly for enabling me build my dream house."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now building a decent and iron roofed house. I was previously sheltering in a grass thatched hut. I had no plans of upgrading to a better house because of my lowly financial status. I purchased enough building materials such as iron sheets, building poles and nails for the construction of the new house. Had I not received this transfer, I would have stayed in the grass thatched hut for a long time."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to renovate my house. Currently it is a permanent and a spacious one. I had been longing to renovate it for years but I could not afford it due to my low financial status. Previously it was in a poor state, the walls had cracks and a leaky roof. Whenever it rained especially when it was at night, we could not sleep till dawn. I now feel good as a parent I am now in a position to invite my friends unlike before whereby I felt embarrassed to invite them."

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some beddings which include a bed and a mattress. This was to replace the old torn mats which that I have been using for all those years. Aso, I bought some building materials which include, building poles, iron sheets, thread, timber, and nails. This was for the construction of a new semi-permanent house since the previous one had a leaky roof and in critical condition. I also bought five goats to keep them on my homestead and serve as living assets. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family"

"My house is old,small and in a bad condition. The roof is grass thatched and leaks during the rainy weather. I have for a long time admired an iron sheet roof. I will use 300 USD to build a two roomed house. I have also budgeted 150 USD to buy 5 goats. The goats will help me pay school fees in a few months time."

"Receiving this money means I finally realize my desire to building a decent shelter for my family because since I got married 2 years ago we have never been able to construct a good house. Currently, we are staying in a small, temporary structure which leaks during rainy season. My plan is to used $ 350 in construct a modern, two-roomed irony roofed. I will invest the remaining amount on improving my farming by purchasing oxen and ox-plow to assist my in preparing my farm as well as hiring them out at a fee. This will be a reliable source of income for my family."

"I'm so grateful for the money...I feel the money has come at a time when i needed it the most...My greatest need that of purchasing iron sheets for my house because with the rains that have just started im unable to sleep as the roof leaks alot as you have seen...For instance,,yesterday when the rains started i just carried my baby in my arms and spend the whole night standing... I would also like to use the money for purchasing fertilizers,,nice beddings such as blankets,duvets,food,,and clothes.."

"Receiving money from GiveDirectly means alot to my family. We have been dreaming of building a better kitchen, this kitchen acts also as bedroom for my children. The challenge I am having with the current one is the leaking roof. I have not been happy as a parent seeing my children complaining always of it, more so when it rains at night they have to seek shelter else where. I will be a happy parent after constructing a better kitchen by using around 20,000 shillings from this transfers to purchase building materials and the remaining amount I will purchase a dairy cow because the one I have now is not mine."

"Receiving this money will enable me extend my house from 2 to 3 rooms and make some repairs on the roof and walls. With five children, the house is congested. I have budget 200 USD for the house. School fees has also been a burden for me. I will therefore use 100 USD to pay school fees for my children when schools re open. I also have a plan of buying one dairy cow at a cost of 150 USD. From the cow I can get milk for sale which will boost my income."