"The recent transfer was very significant to me as I was already planning what to spend on the cash. With the cash, I firstly started to improve the roof of my house as it was not adequate at all. Hence, I bought pieces of sheet metal on $170 in order to have a safe shelter. After thaat, I purchased some home materials materials that I needed on $45 for me to be able sleep well on a comfortable matress, and eat on good plates. In addition to that, I bought a pig $40 and a cow on $285 for me to possess long term assets and capable to produce manure for my cultivation land which leads to sufficient harvest."

"The challenge I am facing is water coming from uphill. This water destroys the house crops.As a result,there is a hunger strike in my family because the water never stops co.ingvfromup hill especially during the rainy season.Besides that,the rocks also fall crom up and our lives are endangered.I feel so scared."

"Some people were dying from hunger without anything toeat and without soap to clean their clothes but now everything is okay and now they are good. Everything that GD done was very good"

"In the midst of poverty, my life has been an uphill battle. Every day is a struggle to make ends meet and provide for my family. Rock falls are painful reality that constantly haunt my family, and I. Tragedy struck in 2019 when a rock fell and hit a calf that I was nurturing and caring for. It was a devastating blow, as that calf represented hope and a potential source of income for my family. Its loss only deepened the wounds of poverty, making it even harder to escape the cycle of struggle and hardship."

"Before this transfer, I had no any livestock. then with the transfer, I started to buy a cow $280 and a sheep $25 because I strongly believed that possessing a cow and a sheep will be very benefit for me in coming days in terms of money and nitrution for my family. Additionally, I bought a land on $390 for me to have where to fetch fire wood for cooking. Also, that land will be used to grow crops to feed my cow and sheep."

"RE " givedirectly is doing very well for us. I have not seen anything wrong givedirectly is doing in my community, besides helping us greatly to achieve things we could not afford for ourself""

"I'm planning and hopeful that I will be able to buy cows and more goats. I believe they will be a source of income and this will bring financial freedom. I'm also planning to go to college. I have always had interest in beauty and hairdressing, and my main aim would to learn and perfect the skills so that soon I can open a business. Learning would cost me kshs.1500 every month and I will have to be in school for at least three months. I'm equally focusing on educating my children to the highest level of education. Currently the eldest child is the only in school since the others haven't reached the school going age. I'm hopeful that we will be able to continue paying school fees without any struggles"

"Givedirectly have been doing well for us and the money given to us have helped us a lot."

"Over the coming years, my primary goal is to enroll in and complete a carpentry course. After completing high school four years ago, financial constraints prevented me from pursuing further education. I am grateful that the cash transfers have presented me with an opportunity to pursue my educational aspirations. With the financial support provided through these transfers, I now have the means to save and explore further studies in carpentry. By investing in my education, I hope to break the cycle of financial struggles and create a better future for myself and my family."

"My goal is to open a kiosk in my village, and I estimate that I will need approximately $1000 to cover the initial costs and rental fees. By saving $20 from each cash transfer every month, I am taking gradual steps toward achieving this objective. Opening my own business will not only provide me with a source of income but also create opportunities for growth and success. I am committed to making this goal a reality and utilizing the cash transfers as a stepping stone toward achieving financial stability and improving the well-being of my family."