"One of the things I truly appreciate about GD is the substantial lump sum of money they provided us with. This financial boost allowed us to accomplish things that once appeared impossible. In my case, it's remarkable to see how perceptions have shifted. People who used to mock my run-down, small house now admire the beautiful home I have. I owe this transformation to the generous transfer from GD, which has brought about a positive change in my life and the way others perceive it."

"What impressed me most about GiveDirectly was that it gave us transfers that shielded us from the typical famine that plagues our region during recurring droughts. I am confident that everyone who received these transfers did not suffer from hunger. This was evident when Baringo County, where we reside, did not make headlines for famine this year, and I believe the transfers played a role in that. Since I received the funds, my family has not skipped meals or rationed food. We owe our consistent meals and improved food security to GiveDirectly."

"The lack of a reliable source of income in my household is basically what makes my life tough. At the moment, I have 3 children who are schooling and they depend on me to pay their fees. This has stressed me a lot because my casual activities does not earn me much, usually $2 in a day that I use to buy food. This means their education is affected most because they are mostly sent home. As a parent, I have been feeling the pain of watching them desperately at home. What a life of worries about their future!"

"I was once dealing with second hand clothes, a job that I depended the most. This job came into a halt since June last year because I experienced some challenges like school fees and hunger, that forced me to spend the money planned for the business. Considering that I had borrowed a loan as my capital, it shocked me and I had to spend everything including selling my 3 goats to pay back the money. As I speak, I decided to engage in other small business of selling sweet potatoes within our village and in a day I make $2, an amount which is three times less of what I used to earn. The pressure of balancing how to sustain my family's basic needs due to the financial crisis is what I consider as my biggest challenge."

"He believes givedirectly is the best cash giving Ngo ever and their procedures are superb"

"My current house is too small, and I am eager to begin the construction of a larger one. I plan to gradually save up and purchase one metal sheet at a time for this project. This will simplify my work and make me have an easy time in planning and buying things that I do not have."

"I am currently hustling and I want to start a business where I would be selling petroleum. I currently want to clear my debt then take another loan of around $150 to start this business. I noticed that a lot of people are not into this business so I saw it fit to fill the gap. Thanks to GiveDirectly I can now start to think of ways to brighten my future."

"My first born was born with sight problem. I have taken him to hospital but his healthy has never been well. His condition is really stressing my mind and makes me not happy at all. My child healthy condition is the challenge I am currently facing in life."

"Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge I currently facing in life. My husband and I do casual jobs earning very little income. The money majorly goes to food and school fees. My children have been missing school due to lack of school fees and this has affected their performance."