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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
i now sleep comfortably on a mattress as opposed to sleeping on the mat that i used to.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The organisation is doing well by providing people with money and reaching even in far places.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I plan to spend the money on bricks, sand and paying labors who will build my house.
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 so happy because I knew there is going to be a positive change in my home. It was hard to find food for me and my 3 children. The moment I saw the message of the transfer I danced together with my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Alot has changed in my life. I now have enough food to eat with my children. I finished farm work on time because of the money. I now sleep comfortably on a matress. I also kept some money which I use to meet our basic needs.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy a matress, 20 iron sheets, 2 bags of maize and one bag of fertilizer. I plan to use the 20 iron sheets to build a new house.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a huge relief for me as it will enable me to buy food stuff as I am currently starving. The money will also help me to buy fertilizers for my garden so that I harvest more yields this season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I go to find piece work and come home with food for my kids
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I do not have enough food as I did not harvest enough last year due to too much heat waves which burnt my crops
