"" It has not been an easy thing living in someone else's house, because i can't afford my own. I'll build a house for myself and start a business to sustain myself which will make me proud"."

"The transfer brought a very big difference in my life. I now have enough food for my consumption and money for buying milk. I hence no longer depend on my children to provide for me. My life has hence changed for the better and I am no longer the way I used to be."

"I wanted to complete my house by putting a guaranteed roof that would last for many years. I also wanted to plaster the entire house and put a concrete floor. Therefore, when I received my transfer from GiveDirectly, I bought two bundles of zinc for $22,500LD. Likewise, I also bought 8 bags of cement for $12,000LD. My balance transfer was used to purchase a very big mattress for my family. I am so delighted about this opportunity provided me by GiveDirectly."

"In my opinion GIVEDIRECTLY is doing everything well. I have not seen that thing which GIVE DIRECTLY is not doing well in yet."

"Receiving this money means that I can start my cattle trading business in a nearby market.This is a trade that I have enough experience in, working as a broker. I will spend about KES 100,000 to invest in this and ensure that I get a constant income during all the market days in my area. I expect to be making at least KES 18,000 per month as profit from it."

"The transfer brought a very big difference in our lives as a family. This is because with having invested more money in the M-Pesa business, the business has improved and hence we have managed to get more income than before. We have hence had enough money to cater for all our needs."

"Lack of school fees is the biggest challenge .The KES 200 that I get from casual jobs is only enough for providing food for my family. This means that my children cannot have sufficient school fees."

"I used portion of my transfer to purchase 20 bags of cement for $3,000LD. Portion of my transfer was also used to purchase a very big mattress for myself. Meanwhile, part of the money received from GiveDirectly was used to pay workers who helped plastered my house and also put the floor. The balance money was saved and will be used to begin a new project. GiveDirectly has been a huge blessing to me. They have transformed my life through their great financial assistance."

"I have always dreamed of building a house. I needed a big and comfortable mattress for my family to relax at night. Due to low income, I did not have enough money to begin my building project and also buy my mattress. Suddenly, I received my transfer from GiveDirectly. I was so pleased and overjoyed by the fact that I could use this transfer to get a new mattress and also begin my house project. I am grateful to GD for their awesome financial assistance that has enabled me fulfilled my dreams."