"It was Thursday evening, and I was busy working on my farm when I received the notification message. I went home and requested that my son read it to me because I couldn't read. He confirmed to me that it was a Mpesa message from Segovia Technologies, in which GiveDirectly officers mentioned that we would receive the money from there. This reaffirmed to me, with a smile on my face, that we are beginning a new chapter in our lives. For the longest time, my two children have not slept at our house because they are all grown up now, one in the fourth grade and the other in the eighth grade. They have been going to the neighborhood while schools are closed because a one-room house would not be a suitable place for all of us."

"I was just going about usual duties in the farm when I received a messaging confirming that I had received money from Givedirectly.I was filled with joy upon confirming and I was glad that they kept their promise of sending the transfers within the time that that had promised to do so."

"I was busy with my normal household duties when I received a message but since I cannot read, I had to wait till the next day to have my helper check. When he confirmed to me that it was the Givedirectly transfer that had been sent, I immediately planned to go and cash out and buy some needs that we wanted."

"I was so happy when my daughter confirmed that the message that I had received was a notification that money from Givedirectly had been sent to me!"

"I received a notification message that I had received $200 from Givedirectly as we had been promised when I was on my way back back to my home from the school where I volunteer as a teacher. I praised God silently for Givedirectly and prayed for his blessing to Givedirectly as I was overcome with joy."

"My children had been sent home from school that day, and I was contemplating how I would have raised his fees. I had no idea where to begin; they are in high school, and I was concerned because I had not been receiving any support; this had put a halt to their studies. I received a message on my phone, and upon checking, it was an MPESA message informing me that I had received my first transfer. This immediately made me and my children happy."

"I was working on my farm when I received the message on my phone. Because I could not read or understand the message, it was my husband who checked and confirmed that it was the transfer message. I had finally received my transfer, and I was overjoyed because I knew my life would change, and that I would be able to buy new bedding and pay for my son's university fees, allowing him to continue his studies."

"My son is in third grade and my daughter is in fourth. When I got my transfer, I used $10 to cover their tuition fee and the remaining $10 for our meals. Prior to GiveDirectly's registration, I used to sell some of my goats to raise money for both school expenses and food purchases. I'm glad that up to this point, I haven't sold any, and we've been able to feed ourselves and keep our kids from being sent back home."

"I was busy tending to my crops in the afternoon when I received two messages on my phone in quick succession. I was not expecting any money that day, so I did not check right away. When I finally calmed down, I called my child, who checked the messages and confirmed that I had received my first transfer. I was overjoyed because I could finally afford to build my dream home."

"My goal is to invest more in livestock rearing and poultry farming as a means of livelihood to reduce the financial burdens in my household. I am incredibly grateful for the previous cash transfers, as they have allowed me to acquire two goats. By owning this livestock, I will accumulate enough wealth that will help my family's living conditions. I decided to take this lane of investment because crop farming has been disappointing for the last three years."