"I spent $90 of my second transfer on paying fees for my two children in secondary schools; in form two and three respectively. As a parent, it has been stressing me also whenever they are at home as a result of the arrears. I, therefore, feel relieved and thankful because they will no longer be sent home for the entire semester. To add to that, I had to buy a mattress and bedsheets. Which were to replace the old ones which were torn. I used to experience sleepless nights which was a result of the nature of my bedding. I currently can't complain since I have been sleeping in a better place which has led to the relaxation of my mind. Also, I bought three mats which I will purposely be used by visitors as sits. I no longer have to borrow those of my neighbours since it was quite embarrassing. With the remaining amount, I bought food for my twelve family members. I am glad that we can afford to take at least two meals a day courtesy of GiveDirecetly. This has made my children to be healthy and active in school."

"I would wish to start a business selling fresh vegetables in the neighbouring town centre. For now, I only depend on meagre jobs to fend for my children which has never been enough considering I am a widow. Also, I believe that once I will be able to operate this kind of business, my three school-going children will study will less disturbance."

"I have been living in my parent's house since I was born. However, I hope to build my house and establish a business."

"Givedirectly has done extremely well for me through her cash transfer.I am a widow and things have been tough for me in meeting the needs of my children. To even send them to school has been a serious problem for me. However, I used the cash received from Givedirectly to send my three children to school and plaster my house."

"My ambition is to buy a daily cow so that I can have two. This would relieve me of the need to buy milk daily while also providing an additional source of income. To ensure that this dream comes true, I intend to invest more in them the goat's project by properly managing them so that they can multiply and eventually be turned into a cow."

"My daughter Namasa Brenda went back to school today in senior one at Bulucheke Senior Secondary School. She had taken some time off since the birth of her child, who is now one year old. The challenge I face is looking for her school fees as it has now been increased from $30 to $50. This is hard for me to raise since I have been supporting children alone without the help of the father."

"My father Mr. Samuel Makhale is very sick and cannot walk due to his legs being paralysed andbhis old age. His sickness has led to us spending all the money we had on his hospital bills and feeding for now about 4years. Looking for the money to sustain his health is very hard and yet as their caretaker, I find it very hard to look for the money since I don't have any financial source. This constant need for money has led us to being g poor and constantly lacking. Also raising my children alone since the Separation of my husband for now 4 years. This is hard as I have to ensurevthat they go to school and at the same time feed them well at home."

"One of the challanges am currently experiencing is hunger due the flash floods that keep on destroying our crops on our snalk gardens whenever it rains heavily. The other challange am facing at the moment is lack of money to pay school fees for my children, I have 2 who are in high school, and the 7 grand children are in primary different classes and all of them needs school fees of which i cant afford to pay all their school dues. I depend on farming which has helped me to have food for my family and get some money out of my farm produce to meet other basic needs of my family. In the near future I plan to have commercial poutry farming which will produce milk and meat for selling in order to improve on my income."

"Raising school fees for my children has proven to be a difficult task. This is because I am a widow with seven children. To make ends meet, I rely on a temporary job. I have three children in high school and one in junior secondary, and I have been paying school fees in installments, which has resulted in school fee arrears. As a result, when I received my transfer, I used $300 to pay the fees arrears. In addition, I spent the remaining funds on groceries and clothing. I am so relieved that a heavy burden has been lifted from my shoulders. I will be able to relax for a while because I have paid for the entire school year, which was not the case previously. I will be eternally grateful for the help that significantly improved our lives."

"I never thought that one day someone will think of us and give us a helping hand. We were languishing in poverty, and these transfers from GiveDirectly rekindle our hope of living a better life. I was happy that GiveDirectly gave me the autonomy to budget these transfers based on my need. How I wish that these transfers would have come every year. It will have saved us endless problems of poverty."