"Well, eventhough I've been thinking on replacing the old thatched roof over my Kitchen to new one because of the numerous leakages; I didn't have one thought of changing the thatch to zinc. This was made possible after I received my transfer from GiveDirectly. With this transfer, I also purchased 2 bags of rice (25kg) for sale and consumption respectively. It is indeed a pleasure considering the fact that I can get my house roofed with zinc. Through GiveDirectly's transfer, I also started a new business by buying and selling rice by cup."

"My desire has been to construct a decent and spacious shelter for my family. This is because the one I had earlier was very small, grass-thatched, and leaks during the rainy season. I spent a large portion of the transfer to purchase building materials like iron sheets, building poles, timbers for the construction of a new house. Furthermore, I set aside KES 15,000 for labour charges. Additionally, I saved some amount which I am planning to start goats keeping, a reliable source of income for my family. The remaining amount assisted me in purchasing enough food stocks for the family."

"I spent most of my transfer to seek proper medical care for my mum. She had been ill for a very long time, suffering from liver problem . After receiving my transfer, I used KES 45,000 to settle all the medical bills and fare to and from the hospital. Unfortunately, she passed away and I used some amount to lay her to rest. In addition, I used KES 5000 to clear fee balances for my 5 siblings who are still in primary school. The remaining amount assisted me to purchase enough food for the family."

"I have new goals that I didn't have before receiving this transfer. I can now educate my children. Due to lack of finance my kids been out of school."

"I want to improve my house with my transfer."

"I have new goal that I didn't have before receiving this money. My new goal is to continue with the building project my late brother started when death took him away."

"Since receiving this cash transfer, I have renewed hope for my dreams. I went to college to study to be a teacher, but could not obtain my certificate because I had school fees arrears. I decided to seek employment as a tutor, but I only earn KES 5,000 a month, and could not afford to clear the arrears. This situation crushed my hope in life. This transfer, however, has changed all that. I have settled any debts and arrears I had and acquired all documentation I need to pursue my profession. I'm so thankful to GD."

"The biggest difference in my daily life since i started receiving money from Givedirectly is i woke up with joy in my heart everyday. I used to make cassava farm harvest it and turned it into gari. I usually carry it from market to market to sell. The money i'll gathered from my sales, is what i used to take care of my family. I can't compare my past life to my present life. My life has changed because of the transfer i received from Givedirectly. I bought some clothes and pay people to carry my load to various markets center to sell. We eat good meal everyday unlike before, we barely eat rice besides fufu with empty soup. Thanks to Givedirectly for their great help to wards us."

"This transfer from GD has been a blessing. My family has been in living in a tiny grass-thatched house, that can barely accommodate the four of us. It also has a leaky roof, which means we have had to endure cold nights during the rainy season. With this transfer, however, we have managed to buy construction material and begin the construction of our new home. I am so excited to see my children get to live in a decent, modern house. Thanks, GD!"