"The M-Pesa message arrived exactly at 3:10 PM while I was busy in the bush with my husband, burning charcoal. A sudden joy appeared on my face, and I was filled with happiness. I immediately notified my husband that the money had arrived. He also became very happy because we had initially planned to purchase goats with the money. In our area, someone without livestock is considered very poor, even if they have other possessions."

"My accomplishment in the coming year and beyond is to complete the renovation of my house. I have so far purchased the sand. I plan on saving more from my subsequent transfers to purchase stones and cement. Once I have all the building materials required, I will commence the renovations. This will make my house safe to stay in and ensure it lasts long. I am very appreciative of the financial support in helping me achieve this goal, especially given that I do not have a steady income source."

"My accomplishments in the coming year and beyond are geared towards investing in income-generating projects to achieve financial stability. To reach this goal, I plan to buy more stock for my charcoal business, enabling me to sell more and earn a good profit. Additionally, I am planning to invest in livestock purchases. Over time, the livestock will multiply, and I can sell some in the event of an emergency. I am very happy and appreciative of the financial support I have received so far."

"The current condition of my house is giving me sleepless nights as I fear for the safety of my family members. My goal is to have a new two-roomed house built and ready for occupation by the end of August. I have completed the purchase of new building poles. Now, I plan to save the amount from my next transfer to pay the mason, who is demanding $100 to build the entire house. I am hopeful that I will achieve this goal soon. Once completed, my family will be safe, and I will no longer have to worry about their safety. I am very appreciative of the financial transfers so far."

"My house developed serious cracks at the beginning of June this year and is on the verge of collapsing. My accomplishment in the coming year and beyond is to swiftly build a new two-roomed house that will accommodate all nine members of my family. This month, I spent a portion of the transfer to purchase building poles. I will continue to purchase all the necessary building materials and then immediately commence construction. I am very appreciative of the financial transfers so far, as they are helping me live a better life with my family."

"With my current health condition, I am limited in what I can do for myself. To ensure my health improves, I plan to use my subsequent transfers to get good treatment. This money will cover my transportation costs to and from home, purchase medicinal drugs, and pay for any medical checks requested by the doctor. I am happy that my children, who I currently depend on financially, do not feel overburdened by my needs, thanks to the financial support from the transfers. Once my health improves, I will be able to give more priority to other goals I have."

"One afternoon on the weekend, I was at home relaxing with my three boys. As a teacher, I cherish these moments of rest. Suddenly, I received a notification on my phone saying that I had received $200 from GiveDirectly. I was overjoyed and immediately shared the news with my boys. They were just as happy as I was because we really needed the money. After taking a moment to calm down, I decided that the first thing I would do with the money was to build a new toilet. Our previous one had been destroyed by floods, and the hygiene situation was quite bad. This gift from GiveDirectly was a blessing, and I was determined to use it to improve our living conditions."

"I had gone to my farm to spray pesticides on my tomato plants to protect them from pests and blight. Returning home around 1 pm to take a rest, I heard a message pop up confirming I had received money from GiveDirectly. My heart was filled with happiness because I had sold my last goat that day to buy pesticides for my tomatoes, and I was wondering where I would get money for the next spraying, which is done every four days. I was already fearing losing my crop after investing so much. Thank you, GiveDirectly; your money restored my hope."

"I had been living peacefully in my small two-room house until heavy rainfall caused it to collapse on one side. This happened at a time when I was going through financial difficulties, and I couldn't afford to repair it immediately. I couldn't gather enough resources for the renovation, so I had to continue living in it despite its despicable condition. It wasn't until I received my first transfer from GiveDirectly that I was able to start serious renovations to make my house decent again. I used a significant portion of the transfer to purchase building materials, including 30 pieces of iron sheets, nails, and building poles. I also paid the mason for his work. I'm glad I not only renovated it but also built an extension, adding a single room, making it a three-roomed house. Now it's easier to accommodate visitors, unlike before when I had to host them in a neighbor's house. I also purchased a new mattress for $50, replacing the old worn-out one. Additionally, I acquired two goats, which I am raising to let them multiply and grow into a herd. With these goats, I can sell them as they increase in number to meet my financial needs. Lastly, I spent some money on buying foodstuffs and other household items such as utensils that I lacked."

"Since receiving the transfer, the biggest change has been the improvement in our living conditions. With the transfer, I was able to purchase a solar system that includes five light bulbs and a charging system. As a result, every room in our house is now well-lit, and we even have a security light outside, which we didn't have before. This has significantly enhanced our family's safety, as the ample lighting allows us to move around without worrying about tripping or getting hurt by unseen objects, as we did before. Furthermore, I no longer have to depend on my neighbor to charge my phone. Previously, I had to wait for his family to finish charging their phones, which was inconvenient and time-consuming. Now, with the solar system, I can charge my phone at home whenever I need to, ensuring that I am always connected, and that my phone is always operational."