"My husband had just left headed to the market when I heard the SMS notification alert. I was so happy when I noticed GD had sent the first transfer. I immediately called my husband who came home as fast as he could. First thing I wanted to do was pay for my whole family's health insurance, which I did the very same day I received LS1. I also paid a debt I had and rere-built the part of my house that had collapsed."

"I was home with my husband and grand children when I received the first transfer.Receiving GD's transfer felt like a dream because GD first sent transfers to a neighboring sector and never would I have imagined actually receiving such a big amount of money. My family and I were very happy and we pray every night for everyone that worked hard for us to receive this transfer. We had a house whose construction activities had stopped. We resumed the construction activities and we plan on starting to collect rent once there are people in the house."

"As I continue to get my transfer, I hope to accomplish the goal of keeping livestock. So far, I have begun buying goats, and I am hopeful that as my herd grows, chances of raising money for my training will not be as difficult as they used to be. I will be able to get more money from them to help with my tuition expenses. Since I am the firstborn in our family, with the pieces of training, I shall find it easy to use my skills to earn a living and therefore be supportive of our family. Thanks to GiveDirectly for its financial support."

"For me, receiving money from GiveDirectly was a life-changing experience. I had always struggled to make ends meet, so receiving the money was a huge relief and source of gratitude for me. I could not doubt the source after reading the message and considering all the possibilities that this money could bring to my life. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I had enough resources to care for my family while also pursuing my goals. The sense of financial security was incredible, and I will be forever thankful for GiveDirectly's generous support."

"I was delighted and grateful to receive my first transfer from GiveDirectly. I received a message alert around 3:40 pm, and upon opening and reading it, confirmed the receipt of the first transfer. After seeing the exact amount that I expected from GiveDirectly, I had no reason to doubt the sender. I was extremely happy, and since I was at home with my family, I shared the news, which sparked the same excitement, and we ended up celebrating as we thanked God."

"I had just started building a new house when I enrolled for GiveDirectly's free cash transfer. I was excited to do a lot with the money, and even though I had a lot of projects in mind, I was optimistic that the money would help me start an income-generating venture. I had to make some changes after receiving it and used the entire support to obtain more materials to use on the construction work. To begin, I needed to purchase a $700 pressure pump for use in a motorcycle garage. This would have been a source of income, but the pressing need to speed up the construction of my five-roomed house prevented it. I needed some metallic rods for the lintel and pillars, as well as some cement bags for raising the walls. I am glad the next phase will be a little easier because I am already working on the purchase of 86 iron sheets, cutting roofing frames and timber, and locating the source of fittings such as doors, windows, and other construction necessities. I am grateful for GiveDirectly's support and hope to accomplish much with the second transfer."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to worry about my children being sent home from school due to unpaid fees. It has allowed them to focus on their studies and gave them hope for a brighter future. I am relieved that the eldest son will soon have his medical license, which I hope will help him find work in one of the hospitals. The free cash transfer program saved my family and me, and I will be eternally grateful for its impact on my life."

"My biggest accomplishment this year and in the future will be to increase my savings so that I can purchase livestock. I can be sure that if I venture into livestock raising, I'll make enough money to meet my needs. I'll buy more goats and enough animal feed with the money from my monthly stipend. This will guarantee that the herd of animals will multiply and have plenty to sell at the market."

"I'd love to purchase a brand-new motorcycle so that I can resume delivering charcoal and other products to Mariakani market on a daily basis. I can no longer use the bicycle I've been riding for the past few years because it broke down. I'm currently taking care of the livestock for my family while I wait to save up the necessary sum through my monthly transfers. Getting the motorcycle will solve my problems, enable me to support my family's basic needs, and enable me to earn a living."

"Owning a sizable herd of livestock by the end of this year and beyond will be my greatest achievement. This will be a substitute source of income for me since I can no longer work on the farm due to the dry weather. In an emergency, I will have a backup plan since I can sell some of the livestock and use the proceeds to take care of my issues."