"I was on my way travelling to Mombasa to pay a visit to my husband who works and stays there. It was around 3 pm when I received the message notifications on the phone. After reaching my spouse's room, I checked the messages and noticed that it was the transfers from GiveDirectly. I felt happy for receiving the transfer that would change our life for the better. I informed my spouse about the great news and we rejoiced and decided to withdraw the aid the next day before we could sit and discuss the projects to accomplish."

"The biggest difference in my life is that I now feel relieved after completing the payment of an acre plot of land that I had bought 3 years ago. Most of the time, the land seller was always bothering my mind since he was frequently demanding payment or reselling the land. Furthermore, I was able to complete the payment of school fees for my children. They are happy to attend their classes without being sent home unlike before."

"Being able to complete the payments of the school fees for my eldest son who was completing secondary school is the biggest difference in my life. Previously, I had to venture into casual labour jobs in the construction industry which is a male dominant job to support the education of our kids. In addition, my daughters are enjoying their nights sleeping on proper bedding. Nowadays, they are no longer complaining of body pain every morning."

"When I got home around 4:00 p.m. from the day's errands, I received a message that I later confirmed was an alert of the first transfer from GiveDirectly. When I checked my account balance, I was absolutely delighted because my plans for my two children were finally coming to fruition. I thanked God and called the hotline, despite the fact that I could not speak directly to the agent, I still passed my gratitude though the interactive voice response. I could not withdraw the money that day, so I went to the nearby shopping center where I was running a grocery store the next day to get it."

"GiveDirectly did well in enrolling all eligible households in the community. Furthermore, the officers were very polite and professional. They elaborated on the enrollment stages well; it was easy to understand the processes, and no one faced discrimination basic on politics or religion."

"GiveDirectly succeeds by donating money to the underprivileged in the neighborhood so they can improve their homes and even invest in various initiatives of their choosing. They were able to raise their standard of living as a result. I can't think of anything GiveDirectly did poorly. What I can suggest is that, while you do your location scouting in a region, please take into consideration the families who have trouble getting their kids to secondary schools and universities, and if feasible offer them some scholarships. This is what I'm suggesting because after you educate the youth, they will be the ones to end family poverty."

"The biggest difference that is a result of the GiveDirectly transfer is like a miracle to me. Initially, we used to sleep in the same house with my children. Some slept in the corridor. This was not hygienic and also there was no privacy but due to poverty, I had no alternative. As of now, I am happy that my boys have their house though it is not enough compared to where we were this is like heaven for them. This miracle came as a result of GiveDirectly and I can sincerely say that, if it were not for this organization we would be still squeezing into the same house with my children."

"As a widow living alone in the village, my house was old and leaking. Getting this transfer opened a new chapter in my life. With the help of my grandson, I was able to construct a one-room interlocking block house with an iron sheet roof. I cannot tell how much it cost due to illiteracy but I am grateful that I completed the construction. The only remaining part is fixing doors and windows. I am eagerly waiting for the second transfer to complete the fixing. I also set aside some amount for sustenance since I had been relying on casual jobs."

"After receiving my first transfer, I was overjoyed and enthusiastic. The funds arrived just as my business was having financial difficulties. I spent $150 in total to purchase more stock for my business. I'm happy that I can now handle many customers, which has significantly increased my profit margins. I spent $100 on barbed wire to fence my homestead in addition to buying more stock for my business. Land encroachment by land fraudsters has become more common in recent months. My homestead's boundaries will be marked by fencing, preventing intruders from poaching my land. The fence is crucial for speeding up security in my compound from thieves, who still steal valuable items whenever they see nobody at home. It not only serves to demarcate my portion of land but also the fence is crucial for speeding up security in my compound from thieves, who still steal valuable items whenever they see nobody at home. Finally, I bought $300 worth of food for my family with the money I had left over. We were unable to grow food on the farm, which would have been much more cost-effective than purchasing it from a grocery store due to the dry climate in our region. I'm very appreciative of the money for enabling me to purchase enough food in bulk to feed my family of six for more than a month."

"I currently wish to buy more goats in order to boost my return on investment. I won't have to struggle to pay my kids' fees as a result. It will be easier to convert a goat into money when the time comes. I am therefore unable to give a date for adding the goats, but this will be my top priority whenever I receive financing."