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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 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 of the assistance given from give directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has helped me to have the things that I needed after receiving the money. Iam very impressed with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy a mattress, 30 iron sheets and other things that I needed after receiving the money received
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($349 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 when i saw the transfers. Right now i am sleeping on a mattress which has never happened before and i am grateful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i am sleeping on a mattress, and also i was able to buy food for my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought iron sheet and cement because i want to build a house, bags of maize of maize for food,and a mattress
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money has given me the opportunity to do renovation for my house as it lacks floor, good window frames,iron sheets and plaster. Since we always struggle in the rainy season due to a leaking house and coldness, these things will make the house conducive to live in every season. The other money will go towards purchasing a bicycle to ease transportation problems.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the evening as I get to rest after a day of working to bring food for my family. This also gives me time to chat with my wife and children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My ex-Wife stole my savings I was making from my grocery business and ended up bankrupt.
