"The support extended by GiveDirectly has truly transformed our lives, granting us the invaluable gift of financial autonomy. GiveDirectly allowed us the liberty to allocate the transfer in a manner best suited to our individual circumstances. In my assessment, GiveDirectly's program has been flawlessly executed, leaving me with unwavering confidence in its efficacy. The transparent and efficient manner in which the assistance was provided instilled trust and assurance in me, eliminating any doubts or concerns that may have arisen. I am immensely grateful for the impact GiveDirectly has had on our lives, and I remain optimistic about the future it holds for our family and community."

"Looking ahead to the coming year and beyond, my main objective is to expand my business ventures significantly. I aim to upgrade my shop to a larger space and also venture into the business of owning rental properties. To achieve this, I have implemented a rigorous savings plan, setting aside a minimum of $39 every week. It's been incredibly fulfilling to witness the progress in my finances, especially considering the struggles we faced in the past. Previously, financial constraints were a constant source of stress and uncertainty for me. But now, with a clear goal in mind and a dedicated savings culture, I feel more optimistic about the future than ever before. I am excited to see my efforts pay off as I work towards realizing my dreams of expanding my business and securing a more stable financial future for myself and my loved ones."

"Source of reliable income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am a single mother who does casual jobs and sometimes I can fail to access any job for almost two months. This makes me miss even washing soap for the baby. My clothes are dirty and I can not afford even buying milk for the baby."

"Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. My husband and I do casual jobs making little income that caters for food only. This has caused my two children to drop out of school. I also lack the capacity to build a spacious house thus the family suffers during rain season due to the poor housing."

"Housing is the challenge that I am currently facing in life. I have a family of ten members and we all live in a two room house. The children are grown up and they should have their own house. Currently there is no privacy in the house sometime it is hard to dress up after taking bath in the house. Most of the time after bath my husband and I dress up in the bushes ."

"Food security has been a constant struggle for my family of five. We rely heavily on farming for our livelihood, but the harsh climatic conditions in our area make it challenging to cultivate our land year-round. With water scarcity being a significant issue, we can only depend on rainfall for farming, which often proves to be insufficient. As a result, I find it difficult to produce enough food to sustain my family. We are forced to turn to casual jobs like land clearing, charcoal burning, and weeding to earn $3 daily. Unfortunately, these jobs are unpredictable, and there are times when we go for up to two days a week without any earnings. On those days, hunger becomes a real challenge, especially for my young children. Living in such circumstances is incredibly tough, and it weighs heavily on me as a parent. I am constantly worried about providing enough food for my family, especially during the lean periods when jobs are scarce. I am actively seeking ways to improve our situation and ensure that my children have enough to eat, but it is not easy."

"Raising school fees for my children has been an ongoing challenge for our family of five. We rely on income from casual jobs like charcoal burning, tomato harvesting, and weeding, earning about $4 per day. Unfortunately, all of this income is allocated towards covering our daily food expenses and paying part of the school fees for our three children. Presently, we still owe $500 in school fees for my daughter, who completed grade 12 in 2023. Due to this outstanding balance, she has not been able to collect her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, and I fear that without it, she will not be able to pursue further education. This situation weighs heavily on our family, and we are hoping for a solution to ensure our daughter's educational journey can continue."

"What stands out to me about GD is the courteousness of their staff. The individuals involved in the recruitment process were exceptionally kind, taking the time to explain the project in simple terms and ensuring that we fully understood everything. They even provided guidance on conducting Mpesa transactions, which was immensely helpful. I am truly grateful for their assistance. In terms of improvement, I honestly have no suggestions as everything was executed perfectly, and we received all the transfers as promised. Thank you, GD."

"GiveDirectly made it easy for us to realise our goal in no time, this is because we were given the autonomy to use the cash according to our individual needs. Thus far, I haven't encountered any inefficiencies in the process."

"What really struck me was the unconditional nature of the cash assistance we received, which empowered us greatly. We were free to utilize the money in ways that best suited our needs, granting us a sense of freedom and control over our finances. So far, I did not see any inefficiencies."