"I'm grateful for the support. It's been a relief for my children's education and has significantly boosted my farming practices. It's saved me from resorting to casual jobs and charcoal production for income. The unconditional cash support has allowed me to prioritize and plan for my most pressing needs effectively creating a positive impact. I encourage GiveDirectly to continue with this same approach to better more lives."

"I am grateful to GiveDirectly for their support. The officers during enrollment, were respectful and patient and made sure I understood everything by speaking in our local dialect. This approach helped ensure that we, the locals, could easily understand them. They were patient and willing to repeat information until I fully understood it, which allowed me to make an informed decision about enrolling in the program. This support has had a significant impact on our community. If you had seen our community before and compared it to how it is now, you would notice remarkable changes. I encourage GiveDirectly to continue with the same approach."

"I am considering investing in chickens. Currently, I have six chickens and forty chicks. My strategy is to nurture them until they mature, then sell them to purchase goats. Raising chickens is relatively simple, and providing them with feed is easy. I aim to save a significant portion of the proceeds from selling the chickens to improve my family's quality of life."

"I currently reside in a one-room house made of mud. However, I have a dream of constructing a stone house. My aspiration is to provide my family with a larger home, comprising at least two rooms. As my children are growing, I desire for them to have ample space and privacy. Presently, I work as a conductor, shuttling between Mtwapa and Mombasa Town. My plan is to diligently save from my work earnings and also allocate funds from my transfers towards realizing this dream."

"I aspire to start my own business and provide for my family. My vision is to open a shop offering a diverse range of products, including vegetables, charcoal, and more. Currently unemployed and at home, I am diligently saving up the $150 needed to kick-start this venture. My ultimate goal is to not only generate sufficient profit but also to save up for future endeavors."

"As a single mother, my children rely solely on me for support. I take on any casual work I can find, like washing clothes for others or helping out on farms. On good days, I might earn $3, but there are also days when I can't find any work at all. This constant uncertainty makes it difficult to provide for my family. The place we previously lived was in terrible shape. Its roof was full of leaks, making rainy days uncomfortable, and the door was in such bad shape that water would pour in. When I received the transfer, I saw it as a golden opportunity to finally make our living situation safer and more comfortable. I decided to invest a significant amount, $440, into building a new house. This covered the cost of materials and labor. Now, I am incredibly grateful that the new house is complete, and we have already moved in. No longer did I have to worry about my children getting sick from the dampness or feeling unsafe during the rainy season. Now, we have a place we can truly call home, a sanctuary where we can feel secure and comfortable. Seeing the smiles on my children's faces as they explored their new surroundings filled my heart with joy. With the remaining amount, I purchased sugar, which had been lacking in our household for some time. We had been drinking plain tea for a while, but now, with sugar in stock, our simple daily rituals feel more complete."

"Life has been a relentless struggle ever since my spouse's employment fell victim to scandal, leaving us in a state of financial uncertainty. With four people to feed, the weight of responsibility pressed heavily on me. When the unconditional cash transfer arrived, I seized the opportunity to alleviate some of our burdens. Handing over $200 to settle the debt hanging over my spouse's return to work felt like lifting a boulder off our chests. Though the amount didn't clear the entire debt, it paved the way for a fresh start, a chance to reclaim stability in our lives. With renewed hope, we looked towards the future, knowing that soon my spouse would be back on his feet, free from the shackles of past mistakes. With this weight lifted, I turned to securing our children's education, paying the school fees for my three kids in lower grades with a sense of relief. No longer would they face the threat of being sent home due to unpaid fees, promising brighter academic prospects ahead. Additionally, I ventured into livestock rearing, purchasing a goat with the belief that it would thrive in our region's favorable climate, providing a sustainable source of income in the future. And finally, venturing into the hospitality business with a new hotel in our village was a bold move empowered by GiveDirectly's support. Now, instead of relying on uncertain commission-based income, I had a stable source of profit, earning $6 and laying the foundation for a more secure future for my family."

"I want to buy enough land so that i am able to grow enough crops for my family"

"GiveDirectly transfers is an exception from the rest"

"Looking ahead, my focus is on establishing a thriving vegetable-selling kiosk in my community. This venture will be a lasting legacy that will endure beyond the conclusion of the project. I am committed to financing this initiative through the proceeds from my chicken business and the transfers I receive, ensuring its sustainability and long-term success. The positive transformation that these transfers have brought to my life fills me with happiness and gratitude."