"Firstly, I want to take this time to say a very big thanks to Give Directly for services rendered us during the entire enrollment process. You did a great and excellent job."

"I was able to buy few bundles of zinc for house renovation, paid people to cut the Sticks for the building,. I was also able to buy food for the children. Thanks to the entire Give Directly family for the transfer that will enable me to renovate my house."

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some building materials such as iron sheets at KES 28000, building poles at KES 18000, nails, timber, and paid the labor charge as well. I had intended to construct a new hose because the current one had collapsed and I had to shelter at my mother's small house. During the rainy season, we had to seek shelter from neighbors because the condition of the hose was not good at all. In addition to that, I am planning to buy some goats which will serve as assets that I can m rely on at any time. I have been dreaming to owe them for quite some time but they were very expensive. Aso, I cleared a hospital bill of KES 2500 for my mother who has been ailing and I am glad she is no longer in so much pain. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuff for my family and decent clothes."

"Before receiving payment from GiveDirectly, I was not really doing much that could serve as income for my family and I, For this reason, my family always lived in struggled. I have been desiring to built a new and bigger house to provide more spaces for my growing family. Interestingly, with my dream of building a new house, I was able to buy a bundle of zinc. Moreover, my kids had been out of clothes for so long, so I was able to buy them enough clothes with some of the money. Thanks to GiveDirectly for putting smile on our faces."

"Having the goats in my compound has brought the biggest difference in my daily life. I settled for goats because they mature very fast as compared to the other domestic animals and they can easily be maintained. I have been longing to rear them for a long period but I could not afford them because they were costly. Being a widow who only relies on casual jobs that are normally unreliable and pay very little, purchasing them was not possible. For now, I feel I am a better person since I have assets that now serve as my security. Currently, some have started reproducing which gives me hope that within a short period of tie I will have many of them I believe that thus will enable me to pay school fees for my children with fewer struggles unlike before. Also, when the offsprings mature, I will sell them and buy a dairy cow. From the benefits, I will be able to sustain myself even after GiveDirectly has finished its program in this village. I feel blessed to be among the beneficiaries and grateful for all the good deeds they have brought into our lives."

"My plan was my son education achievement, because he in the 11 grade now going to 12 grade. This was my major worry and the payment came in time. I also wanted to improved my house, so some of the money was spend on improving my house. I personally want to exstand my appreciation to the entire family of Give Directly for the excellent job done in my life."

"School fee and building materials"