"The moment i saw the notification message that i have received money from Givedirectly i was very happy and very grateful because in my whole life i have never ever received such money before and this has been a new experience to me and my family also."

"i have spent the transfer on food, iron sheets, mattress and clothes for my children."

"The recipient life has changed for the better and thanks GD for the opportunity"

"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some building materials such as iron sheets, building poles, nails, and threads. This was for the construction of a new house for my children whom we have been sharing the same house for all those years and it was very small. Also, I bought some beddings such as two beds and mattresses to replace the olds mats that I have been using as beddings. Finally, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family and some other household items that I was lacking."

"when i received my first transfer i bought materials to improve my house because my house was in a very bad state. secondly i bought food for my family because we rarely had enough food at home. the remaining amount was used to buy mattress and other basic needs."

"I spent my second transfer on renovating my house. During rainy seasons it was flooding a lot. At times it forced us to seek refuge in my neighbour's home. Recently when schools resumed after a long break occasioned by the outbreak of corona virus, this transfer helped me to pay school fees for my five children who are in high school."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in my village because every needy household was visited and received the transfers without discrimination of tribe or even religion. Also, the fact that we were taught how best we can spend money according to our desires was the best part that I loved the most because most of us were even blank because of the excitement. Also, I do not see any sector GD failed us."

"I spent part of my second transfer on buying two dairy cows worthy of KES 30000. I have been yearning to own livestock in my homestead but due to the poverty life that had stricken my household and the fact that I am a widow and jobless, I could not afford it. To add to that, I purchased some bedding which includes a mattress and a new wooden bed. These were to replace the old ones that I was using for all those years. Also with the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family."

"The recipient used her transfer to fix her house she installed iron sheets she was also able to buy food and other household items"

"It does well in fulfilling promises it made."