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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 is now different because I am able to do things I was not able to do. During the rainy seasons my household would suffer alot because our household has a thatched roof that would leak now I managed to buy roofing materials and I have also bought a bike that makes travelling around very easy and I can do business and order things from time at minimal cost.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly helps recipients by giving them money inorder to enable them to uplift their households and start businesses that can help them feed their families. GD does not include all households and dpes not explain to recipients well why they have npt been included.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on purchasing roofing materials, clothes, a bicycle and food for my family
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
was very happy and joyful could not believe my eyes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
am a very happy man , i no longer have the stress to worry about what i will eat and am now sleeping at a comfortable place .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on food, clothes, bicycle, iron sheets,mattress and food.
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm happy and grateful for being enrolled in the programme and receiving this money really means alot to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is during noon hours because that's when I get to eat my first meal of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is i don't have a proper house to live in,and I'm looking forward to using part of the transfer to build a house.
