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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 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?
From the moment i received my trnasfer, my life has been full and not lacking basic needs like food and shelter. Iam happy now to report that iam not poor person anymore. This is because GiveDirectly has put money directly in my pocket. Iam grateful.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly discharges it's operations perfectly with no complaints. GiveDirectly does it well by being an enemy of favoritism. In the past, our village has been blessed with several projects but only a few benefit. On the contrary GD supports every eligible household in a targeted village. This is commendable.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received this second transfer i bought 5 bags of maze for consumption. The other money was used to send my son to the Republic of South Africa where he went to look for greener pastures. It was used for transport and acquiring passport at the immigration offices. I expect this son to be supporting me in the long run once he gets a job in that rainbow nation.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy and excited and could not believe my eyes
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i now sleep in an iron sheet house and i now have enough food for my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on food, iron sheets, mattress and clothes for my children.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means alot to me I'm so excited about the programme because finally I will be able to get the things I have wanted to buy such as matress and bed covers,I have always wanted to have a nice sleeping place now my wish is about to be fulfilled thank you so much Givedirectly for everything.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day mostly is all day long,this is so because I'm a very energetic person,I dont agree staying home and thinking about all the problems you have,life is free atleast be happy always.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
To be honest the biggest hardship i have is hunger,we always have insufficient food in this house,I'm a farmer yes but most times we harvest things that can't even take us through out the year,so I'm planning to use part of the transfer to buy food.
