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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 sleeping at a comfortable place.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is helping us bring happiness to our families by giving us money.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought iron sheets, iron sheets, medical supplies since am pregnant 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 because I knew my life has changed. I was greatful and filled with joy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have a good place to sleep at night and my home nolonger runs out of food. We safe even in these of hungry. This is a big change for me and I am very happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 20 iron sheets for my house that i plan on building. I have a house but it is a small one so with the money I am receiving from GD I will build a bigger house and this is 1 step towards the house.
I went on and bought a mattress so that I nolonger have to sleep on an empty sack. I bought 2 bags of maize to add to my storage so that I do not run out of food while waiting for my harvest. I also hired help with my garden as I am expecting a child and can not farm for long .
The remaining money I bought some baby things that I will need when my baby comes such as a wash basin and napkins.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My husband does not send money all the times. I usually have to go do casual labour. This money will help me fix my house and buy enough food for my household
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when i have more money and food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am unable to find enough money to sustain my family and i
