"Now that I have achieved my goal of building a new house for my son, I have set a new goal in mind. To save more money from incoming transfers and my charcoal business. With this money, I aim to pay for my children's education even after they finish college or university. I believe this is the best way to create a better future because our current life isn't good at all. This goal gives me hope that things will improve for my family in the years to come."

"In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well by conducting community engagement meetings before starting enrollment in the villages. This ensures that the community is aware of the organization's objectives and understands what is expected of them. Furthermore, GD has kept their promises, as we received the transfers at the time they had promised. The transfers were also sent directly to our personal accounts, ensuring we received the full amount without passing through the hands of third parties. This approach has enabled us to make significant investments in our community, improving our lives."

"I have a deep passion for farming, but it has been a real struggle lately. Here in Longewan Sub-location, irrigation is essential for farming success, yet acquiring the necessary inputs has become a major challenge for me. Recently, floods swept away my entire 6-acre maize crop, leaving me with nothing but charcoal burning as a means of earning a living.However, the market prices have been affected by the middlemen as the price of $6 a bag is a loss.Starting over seems impossible right now. Knowing that I will have to face months of hardship to secure food for myself is truly heart breaking, especially since I live alone."

"Housing is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am a widower doing casual jobs for survival. My house was demolished by the heavy rains last year December. I am currently living in a house that was given to be by a neighbor. I lack even bedding in that house. I make approximately $30 per month which caters for food only. I lack the capacity to build a house."

"I'm really focused on my studies right now because I want to excel and join the Kenya Defence Force. In the coming year and beyond, I aim to join the Kenya Defense Force and work for the government in the future. Currently, I'm in my third year and I have started preparing for my final exams, so I'm concentrating on my studies. Thanks to the support from Give Directly transfers, I have more time to study, and I'm confident that I'll do well. I also dream of building my own house, but I know I'll have to wait until after I finish college. I'm hopeful that I'll be able to go to college and support my family once I graduate."

"My previous house collapsed due to heavy rains, and we were left without a proper house but a small shelter to cover ourselves. Therefore, my initial plan was to complete building a house for my family, and I am happy to say that I was able to achieve this goal. My family now lives comfortably in a warm and secure home. Moving forward, my primary focus is to use my transfers to help my child, who has a deformed leg. I am determined to ensure that he receives the necessary medical attention so that he can have a good leg and enjoy a normal life like other children. In addition to my child's medical care, I plan to use part of the transfers to buy goats. My hope is that these goats will multiply and increase in number over time. I then intend to trade some of the goats for cows, which I can train to help plow my farm. In the future, I may be able to sell some of the cows as they multiply and use the proceeds to fund my children's education. I am excited to see these plans come to fruition with the help of the transfers I receive from GiveDirectly, and I am hopeful that I will be able to provide my loved ones with the best possible opportunities."

"In April 2024, I received a letter of termination for my Junior Secondary school teacher after the government failed to hear our grievances. This has affected me financially because I am currently jobless at home. Since I had some projects, they are currently at a halt due to lack of money. I now depend on my husband for financial support, a situation that has reduced our efforts to finance our projects. Thus, this is what I consider to be my biggest challenge."

"My plan now is to use my next transfer to pay for my children's school fees for the entire year and to complete the construction of their house. Afterward, I will use the proceeds from my farm to purchase a dairy cow so that we will have a steady supply of milk at home without having to buy it from the shops.Previously, I had cows, but they were stolen because they grazed on communal land, where they mixed with other people's cows and eventually went missing. This time, I aim to secure the dairy cow properly to prevent such losses."

"Currently, I am living in a house made of iron sheets, but my plan is to build a better home made of bricks to have a permanent residence. Despite my husband's lack of involvement in development, I am determined to improve our living conditions on my own. I already have 600 bricks, and when I harvest my tomatoes, I will sell them to start constructing my house.At home, I have a small garden where I plant vegetables like kale, ensuring we have fresh produce from our own farming, along with mangoes. Thanks to the support from GiveDirectly, I have been able to achieve all of this. It’s a dream come true with your help."

"Bedding is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I live in a one room house that has iron sheets room but lack bedding. I sleep on the floor and this affects my healthy. I do not even feel comfortable welcoming visitors in my house."