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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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?
Now that i have received money from Givedirectly, I have peace of mind, for now I know my desire of owning a motorbike is here.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything that Givedirectly is doing is so smart and I would like it to remain that way
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
As a family we have always had problems with transportation, so I am planning on buying a motorbike to ease our transport issues.
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 because from the start, the hope continued to rise till it was not hope anymore but reality. And we believe the next transfer is coming soon
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
To be honest, now I have a purpose and i am very delighted and helpful to see it through
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I kept all my money so that i should use the lump sum to buy a motor bike, for a long time I have been stroke by transport issues and it was my longing desire to have a bike, this is my oppotunity and i will use it.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
As a teacher my salary is not enough to take care of my family so this money will be of much help
What is the happiest part of your day?
No specific time
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
