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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($367 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I didnt have any new goals before receiving this transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What Givedirectly does well is giving the people the help that they need. And I dont see anything that they dont do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the most recent transfers on building a house and buying 2 blankets.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I saw the message that i have received money from Givedirectly I was very happy and grateful at the same time because this is something that has never happened before to me and my family before, i can't describe much the joy that is in my heart right now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Me and my family's everyday lives have changed so much since receiving money from Givedirectly because i have never ever received such a huge amount of money before, our lives are better now we have enough food, and i am actually building a decent house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheet, beddings, blankets, Bricks
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a blessing and a miracle to me because I have never received this huge amount of money in my life. This money will help me have enough food because i will start a business which will be giving me money to buy food
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening because that is the time i rest after a long day searching for food. I have to go to the field which and i am very tired during the day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have have faced in my life is finding money to use as capital to do business. I have always wanted to do business but i barely make money to use as my capital
