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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($339 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 would have been very difficult as i did not have a proper house before i received the the cash transfer and i did not have enough food to eat but now things have changed in my family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
you do well by helping us with the money and we are able to build houses and purchase enough food for our families something which has been a problem for us and there is nothing that the organization is doing wrong
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i will build a house
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 so happy when i got the funds. My wife and i are still thankful to GD for these funds
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is different am able to eat meals with my family. I have a descent sleeping place and i also have a bicycle
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets as i really want to build a house. I also bought matres and blankets as i did not have a descent sleeping place. I also bought plates and other kitchen utensils, bicycle to use for my travells and food.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means adequate food for me and my siblings that am living with. We shall also use the money to buy iron sheets and other household necessities to ease our daily chores and livelihood.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy whenever we find food for that day. It doesn't matter which part of the day as long as we are assured we shall eat that day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The death of my first child affected me a lot. I am yet to recover from it for now. Hence,I took in my other siblings to be living with so as to feel am not alone.
