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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
am now very happy and no longer stress where to find food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is proving financial capacity to people and everyone is very grateful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on buying land, iron sheets, bicycle, clothes, paid depts and food
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?
i was very happy and excited and i felt relieved knowing some of my problems will be gone.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i now have enough food to share with my family unlike recently i struggled to find food.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on mattress, iron sheets, clothes for my children, blankets and food.
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a huge relief for me as I have just moved here from Mozambique where my marriage ended somewhere in March and since I moved here I have been struggling to feed and provide for my family as I did not have food and a place to stay when I moved here. I believe this money will help me to buy enough food for my family as well as build a better house when the rains stop as I am living temporarily in this house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I have food for my family especially when I am able to have atleast 2 meals a day; lunch and supper.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of food as I have just relocated here from Mozambique after my marriage had ended and I came here without any money and food, a situation that has seen me starving
