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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?
My life is a lot different in the sense that I consistently have food in the house, I am sleeping on a bed and mattress for the first time, and I have a business
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion I love the organization for staying true to its promise
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a motorcycle with my transfer as one way to generate income for myself and my family. The motorcycle is now already on the road and bringing reasonable returns for a business that just started
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 , i screamed and jumped and we had a family party.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
my life has changed a lot, i used to walk long distances bare foot and could end up being tired for most days but now i ride my bicycle to anywhere i go and it also helps me to go to far places.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on iron sheets, bicycle, food , clothes and 2 goats
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so happy and grateful for the programme,surely this means alot to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is during evenings because thats when i sit and rest after a whole working day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We survive on casual labour to us this is a hardship because we always hope for a better and sustainable source of income
