"My aim was to ensure I had a project that I can depend on for my household's needs. This is because I currently do small casual jobs which attract little income. I decided to spend $78.1 of my recent transfer on farming, where I prepared my 1 acre piece of land and plant maize for household consumption. Also, I spent another $78.1 to buy two goats which will support my family in the future. On the other hand, I also bought household furniture which includes a mattress, a bed and a sofa set at a cost of $117.2. The remaining amount ($78.1) helped me to buy food for my family because I had no money to support them during the festival season of December."

"As the head of the family, I want to express how much progress we've made in the overall mood and well-being of our family members. It's heartwarming to see the visible joy in my kids, especially after they received their Christmas clothes. This gesture meant a lot to them, and it has created lasting memories that they genuinely cherish. Additionally, the shift from having just one meal a day to enjoying three nutritious meals daily is a significant change that we don't take for granted. It has not only improved our physical health but also brought a newfound sense of stability to our family life. Moreover, my recent ability to engage in fishing has made a notable difference in our family income. Being able to catch fresh fish regularly has provided us with an additional source of nourishment and also contributed financially, enhancing our overall quality of life. These improvements, both small and large, have brought us closer together and fostered a deeper appreciation for what we have."

"Give Directly has been a transformative force in my life, enabling me to accomplish something I thought was impossible, completing my rental apartments. Before receiving the funds, I had reached a standstill, but the support allowed me to finish the project, and I now have tenants. This consistent income has given me hope and stability, which I never imagined possible. The organization’s approach of direct cash transfers is empowering because it gives recipients the flexibility to address their most pressing needs. Overall, I commend Give Directly for the life-changing work they do and hope they continue to empower more families like mine."

"have few months left and these transfer scomes to the end, i pay 8500 every month, took it through chama-paying back this loan-it is benefiting my family, my family depend on me. initially i did not have omne hence I used to hire for a fee focusing on edcation of my children have a total of seven children , six are all in school wife doing farming and small scale flour business"

"Since our village is prone to strong destructive winds, I have fallen victim to one which destroyed my kitchen by destroying its roof. What I hope to accomplish this year is to build a kitchen. Accomplishing this would mean so much to me because I will have a place to cook and also store my farm produce since I currently do not have a place to store my harvest. In the years beyond I hope to purchase more livestock. This is important from me to accomplish because it will be my source of income even after the transfers I receive comes to an end."

"GiveDirectly does well in improving people's lives by extending unconditional cash transfer with no strings attached. According to me, everything was in place and the process well planned."

"As a motorbike driver (bodaboda rider) getting money on a day basis has been difficult since there are less jobs. While I have so many needs in my family with me being the breadwinner life has been difficult. In the coming year, I plan to enroll in a college for Masonry studies. I believe that gaining skills in masonry will be of great significance in my life since my friends who are skilled have a chance to get a lot of work and money unlike my motorcycle business. Additionally, since I depend on an hired motorcycle for KES 200 per day, sometimes I'm under threat of losing my motorbike to the owner especially when I don't get the money to pay. With the masonry skills this will be a story of the past because I won't lack work to do."

"As a parent, my greatest desire is to secure my children's education. Looking ahead to the coming year and beyond, I plan to continue using a portion of the transfers I receive to pay for their school fees. In addition to this, I also intend to save another portion of the transfers in our merry go round group. My goal is to invest the pooled funds in buying goats. I am hopeful that these goats will multiply, increasing both in number and value. In the future, I will be able to sell some of them, and the proceeds will help me fund my children's education further. This plan brings me a sense of hope and reassurance, knowing that I am building a foundation for my family's future.I am deeply grateful for the support we have been receiving from GiveDirectly."

"My ambition is to secure my children's future and ensure I am able to meet their basic needs especially education. I am planning to invest in livestock keeping by having two cows and five goats in the coming year. I currently own three goats and this gives me immense joy because when an emergency arises. I am able to sell a goat and cater to it. I would love my children to have a better future and even though they are still young investing in livestock keeping now means they will not lack school fees in the coming years."

"Now that I have a mattress, my new goal is to buy a wooden bed. Currently, I sleep on the mattress placed on the floor, which is quite uncomfortable. To achieve this goal, I plan to start saving the cash transfers I will receive in the coming months. Once I accomplish this, I will no longer experience the stress or sleepless nights that have troubled me for years. This will bring me much-needed peace of mind."