"I spent KES 30000 of my forst transfer on clearing school fees for my two children who are both in secondary schools. They have been studying with difficulties which affected their academic performance. At one time, they were on the verge of dropping out of school to collect school fees which stresses me as their parent. Also, I purchased beddings which include two wooden beds and mattresses at KES 18000. Since I was married I used to sleep on a traditional bed which was never comfortable. I was always complaining of backaches because of the discomforts. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my children that would last us for at least two weeks."

"I was so happy the moment I received my cash transfer message ony phone because I haven't received such opportunity since my birth in this country."

"I am a farmer, I depend on my crops to support my family. My crops are not ready for havest so I was unable to take my husband for treatment. I sometimes burn coal just to get food for my family. Upon cashing out my money received from Givedrectly, I took my husband to hospital for treatment and bought fertilizer for my pepper farm. I am so happy and planning to start business with my remaining transfer money from Givedrectly. Thanks to Givedrectly for such a great help."

"I am Zinnah Jah from Krusaw town, Bomi County Liberia, I was very happy when I receive transfer massage from Givedrectly and started dancing because, I have not receive such amount of money in my life."

"I felt very happy when I received my cash transfer on my phone because it was kind of strange to me."

"I felt so happy when I received my cash transfer on my phone, because I was worried over the way to get my kids in school this year at the same time to get money for business."

"I used the money to changed my roof of the house, bought cement to plaster the house and small market to keep myself busy"

"The money was used to renovate my house."

"Before I was doing small business that is from hand to mouth, but now I have increased my business"

"I am a Fisher man and I was used to burnt coal. Since I received the money, I have increased my fishing by having more nets and burning more coal for sale."