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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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 has changed completely because we have a well roofed house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly always makes sure that recipient are being treated good and are being assisted in time
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy 25 iron sheets, 5 bags of cement and also opened a grocery store using the transfer received from give directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 so happy to receive the cash because i had fears of running out of food but the money helped me to buy food, i felt saved
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was so poor but now iam running a business and i have bought livestock for commercial purposes, my life has completely changed indeed
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Matress, clothes, food and some livestock
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Firstly, I am excited with this consideration. I cannot wait to get registered in this program. I will use the cash to buy food, and other basic needs. This cash will mean alot to me because it will also be used to renovate my house which is in dilapidated state. Thank you GD for this kind gesture. I believe this is a turning point in the life of my household as it is a huge sum of money. I promise that I will not misuse it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam usually happiest in the evening because it is the time I do not miss meals. I and my husband keep no stone unturned in order to find food for supper.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As a family we usually struggle to find food. My family misses meals on some days not because we are fasting but because we do not have enough food.
