"For so long me and my family having been living in poverty, we did not have things like a bed, and to find food everyday it has has been difficult for us, so when i received the money from Givedirectly i bought 2 bags of maize which has made a huge difference in our lives becasue now we are able to end three times aday unlike in the past where we could find fòod only enough to feed the chidren."

"The moment i received a notification message that i have received money from Givedirectly it was one of the happest moments in my life, i was very gratefull to be part of this program. That moment i knew it in my heart that some of my problems are going to be over."

"I had a chance to buy Mattress, blankets, iron sheet, 2 bags of maize so that we can produce flour during this hunger season. I also bought maize seed which i planted at my field. I have saved a certain amount of money to buy fertilizer and some other basic needs as time goes."

"everyday i used to worry about finding food, the only way of finding food was through piece works. sometimes we could sleep on an empty stomach. since i received the transfer i bought enough food for my family and i don't have to worry about food anymore."

"I have been desiring to have a bicycle. Its really difficult walking on foot so i bought a bicycle, I also bought iron sheets, mattress, 3 goats, maize and saved some money for future use."

"The recipient was so happy and excited cause she didnt believe the message when she received the transfer"

"I will be able to build a house which i could have not managed. My family can eat properly, that is also another difference"

"i was more than happy, i never thought i would be able to purchase a motorbike, now i have a motorbike"

"Before the cash transfer we used to sleep on a mosquito and cover ourselves with either Chitenje or maize empty sacs. With the cash transfer I was able to buy blankets and food for the whole family. Now we are able to sleep on a good place and cover ourselves with blankets."

"The moment i saw a notification message that i have received money from Givedirectly i was very happy and gratefull and up to now i am still gratefull, because somethings like this has never ever happened in my life."