"Living in an insecure house was risky for me, though I had to take it since I had no alternative. Burning charcoals for sale was the main source of income I had which could not support renovating the house. Getting the transfer was very significant to me it came at the right time when I needed help the most. As of now, my life is secured. I was able to construct a good house and I sleep in a secure place. I am grateful to GiveDirectly because I am pretty sure if it were not for the organization then I would not have managed to build the house. Probably the one I had could collapse while I am asleep, but GiveDirectly rescued me."

"By the time I withdrew the money, I had already planned how best to utilize it. Therefore, I constructed a two-room mud-walled house with an iron sheet roof. I spent $410 for the whole house in buying the construction materials including the labor charge of the contractor. Building the house means a lot to me because I had no house at all. I used to place some poles, cover them with polythene paper, and sleep at night. During the rainy season, it was the worst experience I would like to forget as soon as possible. As of now, I am very happy that I have a nice house courtesy of GiveDirectly. I also used $20 to buy a she-goat and bought some maize flour using the remaining amount."

"While relaxing at home at around 2 pm, I heard my phone ringing. Since I am illiterate, I requested my helper to check for me who was calling only to inform me it was a message tone. He went through the message and informed me that I had received the first transfer of $550 from GiveDirectly. My heart was filled with happiness for receiving a massive amount of money in my old age. My happiness grew when I figured out how I was going to change my life for the better by equipping my business which was almost collapsing yet I fully depend on it."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is the significant change I am experiencing as a result of my second marriage. My spouse's planning assistance is incredible in that we share ideas and set priorities together. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the generous support of a cash transfer, which has allowed me to start a new family after my divorce from the first wife."

"The biggest difference in my daily life has been the construction of a new house, which provided a room for me to set up a bed after purchasing a bed and a new mattress. There have been significant changes in my household, and my family of ten is also eating well. I am grateful for the assistance and look forward to experiencing even more transformation when I receive the second transfer."

"Give Directly is doing so well by helping people financially. Were it not for your money, I wouldn't be where I'am right now. Your transparency is also top notch hence you do not discriminate anyone, may God bless you exceedingly. I actually find nothing to improve on."

"I thank GiveDirectly for the far It has bought us. I am happy about the transfers I received for the two months, a sum of Kes. 110000 which I could not get anyhow. May God bless you. On the other hand, I do not have any complaints at all since I have not seen any. Thank you so much GiveDirectly."

"We were excited as a family"