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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?
I was lacking good beddings, and a house with ironsheets and now this is a thing of the past
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It is helping to reduce our poverty
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have used my transfer to put ironsheets on my house and bought maize for food and household items
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My mood was changed immediately seeing the fund in my phone. I was very happy and could not wait to get the fund at Mangochi Town.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Me and my kids are all happy we energetically dive into a day knowing that we will have a comfortable slept and food at night preparing for next day. All I can say is thank you.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money that i recieve has helped immensely, I have done things that were long waiting. I built my house long ago, but because of limited cash, i opted just to thatch my house with grass. In the turn of events, I am happy to mention that i have bought 25 Iroonsheets, enough to roof my house through and through. I have also bought 4 bags of maize to last me to January during our next transfer, where i will buy enough to reach me to next havesting period. I also bought cloths for my self and new uniform for my children. My home was also dressed well because i bought Mattress at Mk 54000, Blanket for my first born who only had a bedsheet and plates. I have kept some for to buy subsidy fertilizer.
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access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will elp her sustain her household to buy iron sheets and other necessities that she needs for her entire household..
What is the happiest part of your day?
IN the afternoon when she is havibg her lunch
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough money to buy food for her entire household..
