"My life is different from how it would have been because I am hopeful and happier than before. From the oxen that I purchased from the transfers, I can plough my farm in time without straining. Previously, I was always on my bare hands for the exercise and it was tiresome. In addition, I could only plough a small portion of my farm which means the yields were also low. I am now glad because I have a permanent solution fr this. I will also hire the pair to my friends at a fee and earn a living. In addition to that, the house that I managed to construct has also brought joy to my life greatly. This is because the previous one was very small and I never had a chance to stay with all my family members. The story is different now because the new house has united us and strengthen our love than before."

"I am very happy for so long I have envied beautiful house in our village. To find ways to have mine was an issue due to limited access to funds and this opportunity is bringing light to my long waiting dream."

"I spent $130 of my second transfer to clear my fees arrears. I had completed secondary school education but I was not able to get my results and certificates because of the pending fees balance. After receiving my transfer my priority was to clear debt to get my results and certificates. In addition, I been working as an ECD teacher in the near by primary school, my desire was to join college so that I acquire more skills on my job. I spent the remaining amount in start Early Childhood Development course on a part time basis."

"The biggest hardship we face is lack of food. This problem stems from harvesting little which does not reach the following season. We do our best to diversify the crops when growing but we rarely harvest enough. Hence,we experience many instances of lacking food."

"We always face shortage of food each farming season as we do not harvest enough. This problem now has been exacerbated by the pregnancy of my wife. She now needs more good food than before. If we had enough, we could have sold some and get some money to buy other needs. This is always our biggest hardship."

"I am now living a better life because I was able to construct a decent house for my family. Previously, I was living in my neighbour's house after my house collapse. I was not comfortable in someone's house since I was sharing a room with her children. Moreover, we were able to get a motorbike which has helped us in getting water and earns us an income. We are now getting our daily basic needs like food without straining a lot unlike before. I"

"My life different that it would have been if I had never received my transfer in that, I now live better after receiving my transfer. I was able to construct a spacious house for my family since the previous one was very small. Also, I was able to start livestock rearing a reliable source of income for my family. In addition , I was able to clear the school fees for my kids and we are now having enough food for my family."

"My wish had been to providing quality education for my children so they may have a better future, however, I am encountering a lot of financial challenges to fulfill my dream. Therefore, after getting my transfer, my priority was to clear the fees balance of $150. Also, I had a wish to open a water tap in my homestead since there is a water shortage after the dams dried off due the drought conditions in our area. Currently, we are dependent on tap water and I invested $150 on purchasing the materials needed for this project. Lastly, I bought solar and purchased food for my family."

"I spend my transfer on purchasing two local dairy cows for $300. This because I did not have any livestock or any future investment for my family. I will have enough milk supply for my family. I plan to sell them when they multiply to assist me in educating my children. With the remaining amount I spent it to clear the fees of my two children who are in secondary school."

"In my opinion, I thank Givedirectly for the grant that has transformed my life. Through the transfer, I was able to improve my farming by purchasing Ox-plough and I got back my privacy by building a separate house for my son."