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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I would have struggled to find money to supply food to my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is helping the helpless without any form favoritism.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on iron sheets, paying labor for builders and buying food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My heart was jumping though the excitement, a huge amount of money in my account that I did not work for, it was a huge excitement. I rushed to take a shower and went to town to withdraw the money before people finish all the money from agents, I could not wait.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest different is the idea that I will soon have a house with Iron sheets, who knew? I will fix this house with new doors and it will be amazing. Am just waiting for the next transfer to start the project and I can't wait. This is a good development on my household and am thankful to GD for this, I have never seen an NGO which gives out money to people. This is new and it's a very good idea.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Matress, iron sheets and doors
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will be very meangful as old people we lack alot. So with the money will buy livestocks
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
