"In my opinion, I thank GiveDirectly for sending the cash transfer which has transformed my life for the better. I am now self-dependent after purchasing a sewing machine because I had the skills in tailoring."

"Being a livestock farmer my wish was to boost my livelihood but I lacked finances to actualize my desire. After getting my transfer I spent $180 to purchase one cow. I also purchased a solar panel for $150 for light my house and for charging phones for my neighbours at fees 0.2 dollar per phone so that I may earn a living. In addition, I used $100 to buy clothes for every member of my family since the did not have enough clothes. I saved the remaining amount for any financial emergency that I may face in my life like sickness."

"As a family, our living standard has greatly improved. We dress well and have sufficient food. With the water tank that I purchased, I no longer have to work miles away in search of fresh water for household consumption. I also have a spacious kitchen and furniture. Was it not for the transfer, I would still be in a sorry state in terms of well-being."

"I live in a hill and going downhill to fetch water is a headache.I never knew that I would ever have a water tank. Due to this, I no longer go to the river. I never had money to use at once to pay school fees and shopping for my son. Taking a loan might be easy but repayment is hard as we have nothing to use in repaying or as guarantor."

"I spent KES 5,000 from my transfer on farmjng. I bought some quality seeds and fertilizers. Also, I spent 21,000 on beddings, food and clothes for my family. In addition, I bought two goats as an asset that I can depend on in case of emergency as it can easily be trained to cash."

"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer. This is because I now have water at my doorstep. Due to this, I always have water for domestic use at my convenience. Also, I now have clean decent clothes and I am able to wash them regularly. All these would not have been possible had I not received the transfer."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by giving out financial aid and I do not see anything that they do not do well."

"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer. This is because I have been able to clear scho fees for my son who is in high school. I am now glad that he is able to concentrate on his studies as he will not be sent back home this year. With this, I am optimistic that he will pass well as he now have enough time for his studies."

"I can still remember that particular day when I was preparing breakfast they I had my phone ringing. I decided to check who it could be. Only to confirm that it was an Mpesa message from Segovia Technology. GiveDirectly had finally debited the first transfers that I had anxiously been waiting for. I was overwhelmed with joy from the blessing and I remember leaving the task I was handling and focus on how best I could utilize the cash."

"My life is different than how it would have been becasue I have been able to chive a lot through the transfers. I am now sleeping comfortably in a better house whereby initially, I used to shelter under a pathetic place. I have been seeking shelter from one house to the other for so many years, which was at time embarrassing. I had missed the joy of sleeping under one roof with my whole family for so long and I never imagine this would happen anytime soon. Also, the piece of land that won has been made e proud and at least I can mention I have an asset that my children can depend on even in future. I wouldn't have achieved this if it ere fir my own coach, I will forever be grateful to GiveDirectly"