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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
my life is so different now as i have enough food for my family and also i have managed to improve my house something which was so impossible for me to do
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
the organization is doing a very good job in helping out the poor people like us as this has helped us improve our lives as now e have food to eat and there is nothing wrong that the organization is doing
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought flames,doors and i saved some money
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I am thankful, I did not believe we will receive this amount amount. When i saw the alert, i was very happy and in dis-belief at the same time.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i have managed to buy a bicycle which has eased my transportation costs. Also i will be able to build a house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets because i want to build a house. I bought a bicycle to ease my transportation and mattress and blankets to be sleeping comfortably. I also bought food ( maize) to feed my family.
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means hope for me. Since i lost the ability to look for myself by earning a living,life has been hard hence this money will mean a lot to me in lots of ways such as food,house,clothes and business too.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I don't remember last time I was happy. Surviving is always the challenge for each day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
