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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?
Poverty was the biggest challenge in my life. I had no clothes, food or proper house. I have two dresses that I got from a donation at the mosque. I mostly put them interchangeable but I never knew GD had other plans. The transfer has made me to buy extra clothes for myself and the family. With the transfer, I was able to bath with a bathing soap unlikely in the previous years were I mostly use ashes to bath. I would like to thank the person who gave me the cash gift, God will surely bless him/her.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The program was well organized and the FO were not bias.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I use the money to buy iron sheets, matress, bricks and maize.
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?
To be honest, the time I got this transfer I was over the moon with excitement. For once I knew that I have been saved from most hardships of my life such as lack of food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life in regards to this transfer is that iam now able to eat nutritious food together with my family plus that I have some money saved in case of emergency. This is something that I never afforded before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent this money on food, fertilizer for my maize field, iron sheets and part of it, I saved which I use to buy daily needs like cooking and salt on a daily basis.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will really help. My house is leaking. The money will help me to have a nice roof. I will also be able to buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when i have food for the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
