"I thank give directly for the transfer, we were able to boost our businesses by purchasing the machines and my kids are continuing with their education without any problems. I pray that give directly could reach many more people to assist them so that they may achieve their goal. I don't see anything wrong with give directly because I have fulfilled my dreams."

"Receiving this money means financial freedom for me. I will purchase two dairy cows at a cost of 24000 each shillings and 3 sheep at a cost of 4500 shillings each. I believe that these animals will breed after two years and I will be able to sell them for profit."

"I live in a small hut and my family is growing. I have therefore planned that I will build a bigger house when I receive my transfers so that my children can have a better home. Receiving this money is a blessing to me because it will also enable me to buy a sewing machine now that I have completed my course work."

"In my opinion, I thank Givedirectly for the aid which changed life for the better. I was able to acquire 10 sheets, I purchased 2 beds mattress for $200 with my first transfer. Also, I had purchased solar on credit and I was able to pay $120 to reduce my loan."

"I thank God because Givedirectly has enabled me to acquire a sewing machine and starting my dressmaking course. Also I had a challenge in educating my children but I was able to pay their fees with my transfer."

"The money will help me to shape my future. I dropped out from school after failing my Malawi school certificate of education and decided to get married. I stayed in marriage for two years but my husband was so abusive. I divorced him last year in June and decided to come back home. When I reach home, my parents did not welcome me as I expected and I was given a piece of land to build a house and to farm but they did not allow me to spent a night in their house claiming I will bring bad luck to my siblings. Being at home and the only female in the village who managed to sat for MSCE exams, alotof NGO's have been reaching out to me to work with them but the process always ends when they find out that I failed MSCE. With the money, I am planning to pay for MSCE exams this year. I want to be a nurse or a Doctor for me to be able to tell my story to encourage others in my community."

"In my opinion, Givedirectly has done so well for sending us transfer which has improved my life. I am living in the rural area and livestock rearing normally perform very well ."

"I have been failing to sustain my self and my family through out the year, mostly we have insufficient food to last us the next growing season."

"We are so excited with the fund, our dreams and long preparedness is now slowly coming to manifest it's worth. I will now own a good house covered with iron sheet on the roof. I can not even wait to sleep comfortably on my matress which I am hoping to be available in no time."

"Givedirectly has done well for sending us cash transfer which has transformed our lives in many ways."