"The moment I saw the message from GD, I was filled with joy in my heart and at least I could afford a laughter after many days of sorrows. I felt a tinge of happiness coming out of my heart after I confirmed that indeed I had received the amount as promised by GiveDirectly."

"The biggest difference that this transfer has brought into my daily life is that initially, we had no oxen and we used to prepare and dig our land with inferior tools that were tiresome and time-consuming but this transfer has enabled me to purchase a pair of oxen, which will not only ensure a timely cultivation but an additional source of income."

"I received the message at around 5 am whenI heard my phone buzzing, I thought it was the normal safaricom messages but on checking, It was from Give Directly notifying me of receiving my first transfer. Everything I was doing that day came to a standstill for the happiness that I felt was unspeakable. For the first time in life, I saw my dreams come true!"

"The transfer has enabled me to buy cows and goats of which to me are all collateral for the future. I know in case of any financial crisis I can sell them at a profit to overcome such a crisis."

"The biggest difference that the transfer has brought into my life is the happiness and peace of mind with an assurance that my children will go to school with less hustle. With the two running projects, there will be an additional cash inflow to acter for their school fees."

"I saw the message at around 6 am in the morning. On checking, it was from GiveDirectly, informing me that I had received my first transfer as promised. I jumped with happiness and thanked the Almighty God for receiving such a huge sum of money."

"The transfer has brought many changes into my daily life. initially, I didn't own even a single livestock but thanks to GiveDirectly, for now, I have a pair of oxen to aid in my farming and early land preparation since timing is important in my area due to unreliable rainfall."

"As a housewife, I rely so much on my husband for provision of family needs such as food, education and medication. Receiving this money means I will be able to open a shop at Guruguru, having my own income will bring an end to over reliance on my spouse. "

"With the failing rains in our area, one can not harvest much. This makes food security a big struggle in my household. Inadequate finances makes it even harder to get food for my family from the shops and this forces us to forego certain meals mostly breakfast and supper. "

"Being a housewife,I have never handled such an amount. Knowing that I had just received 20000KES was so exciting that I could not sleep fro the rest of the night after reading the text message which came just before dawn."