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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
am now able to afford to buy food without struggling to do piece works.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is doing well by proving us with money that is helping us to fulfil our dreams.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on iron sheets, timber,doors, nails, wire and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy to see the message on my phone because I never expect to get such a huge amount of money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed completely because I now eat proper meals.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy fertilisers, blankets and some of the things that I needed using the transfer received from give directly
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so grateful for the money...I feel the money has come at a time when i needed it the most...My greatest need that of purchasing iron sheets for my house because with the rains that have just started im unable to sleep as the roof leaks alot as you have seen...For instance,,yesterday when the rains started i just carried my baby in my arms and spend the whole night standing...
I would also like to use the money for purchasing fertilizers,,nice beddings such as blankets,duvets,food,,and clothes..
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happy throughout the day as long as there is food for me and my kid...
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
In my life I have been facing alot of challenges mainly due to lack of income since i depend on doing casual labour to find money.. So there has been food scarcity in my household and not having access nice clothes and beddings..
