"I am now slowly improving my house and my life.."

"i have spent the transfer on cement, paying labor for builders and food."

"I feel Givedirectly helps alot of people in what they do by giving them money however I don't think there's anything they do badly."

"Financial constraints has been the biggest hardship I have faced in life. My husband and I are getting old and feeble to fend for our family. We have been unable to harvest enough maize in our 2acre land and sell the surplus due to unfavourable weather condition. Due to this, we have been harvesting approximately 12 bags in total thus unable to raise money to fence our compound and give our my husband time to rest."

"I spent part of my second transfer on paying school fees for my children who are in both secondary and primary schools. This has really been stressing me for quite a long time because they have always been sent home for fees frequently. I later bought some livestock such as gats that will serve as the living assets that I can rely on in case of any financial constraints. Also, I settled a debt of KES 15000 to a colleague. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family."

"Receiving this money will mean a lot to me and my family. My husband and I work as casual labourers and our combined income barely carters for our basic needs. I work as a cook at a near by secondary school and get paid 7,000 shillings only. I have children who need school fees and most of the time I can't pay for their school fees fully. When I receive this transfer I will build a bigger house and buy livestock. My house is small and my children have reached an age where it sometimes is inappropriate to share rooms as a whole family, so the bigger house will be able to accommodate all of the children.The livestock will be used as an investment for my children's education when we sell and sell milk from them."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did so well in my region in so many ways. First of all, during the baraza we were well educated on the security part and how careful we should be in making sure no one steals our money. Also, they taught and advised us on the appropriate ways of utilizing the money. This really enlightened and helped us greatly."

"Receiving this money means that I shall afford to purchase some cows. I have been struggling in vain to buy cattle because I am a single mother with no significant source of income. Since cattle are invaluable livestock in our area (they signify wealth and prestige), I will gain significant respect from my neighbors upon acquiring some. Also, I will lead a better life knowing that I have some resources that my family shall depend on in the future to earn a living."

"Receiving this money will mark the end of my usual tiresome task of looking after my cattle. Since my age has significantly advanced, I will utilize the money on buying barbed wires and fencing my farm. As such, I will be having an easier time when looking after my herd of cows."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in all the sectors. First, the enrollment was free and fair. In our region, there was no discrimination at all. Provided one was a resident and of the given village he or she was enrolled, without considering religion or tribe. Therefore I do not see any part that GiveDirectky did not do well."