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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?
So much is different right now. Things changed for the better. I now run a business, I even have enough money to run my children to the hospital whenever they fall ill. In the past I would just frustrate their bodies with home remedies because I could not afford healthcare. Above all, I am thankful that I finally got to renovate my house before it fell on someone.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am truly just grateful for receiving this money from your organization. I cannot say that there is anything that you did not do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My house was infested by termites that were eating all of the wood and weakening the house structure all together. So with the transfer I bought 4 steel window frames and 4 bags of cement to facilitate renovation so that the house does not end up falling on us. I have also started selling fritters so I bought 20litres of cooking oil so that I can use it for at least a while. Then I bought a bag of maize to feed my family for this month while I raise money for more food.
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 was very happy 2 recieve the money from Givedirectly because i never expected to receive such huge amount of money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
With the transfer that i received i have started a small business of selling snacks( mandasi) and this business is giving me enough profits to buy food for my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
4 bags of maize, cooking oil for business, duvet. Iron 16 sheets, 2 goats, farming, fertilizer and school uniform
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is really good. I will start business with the funds i will recieve. I will also buy food and carter for hospital transport.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy during Islamic celebrations and whenever i have enough food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
