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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 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?
my body is different I have been eating heath food now and people are saying I am getting fat, iam sleeping on a very healthy environment and I have an ironsheet roofed house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
guiding us on using the money on things to improve our lives and not things that can harm it
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheet 9 pieces, door and window flames plus bricks because i would like to build a new house i am just waiting for the rainy season to pass
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 very excited when I received the money, rushed to withdraw the same day because I thought it might not be there the next day. When I withdrew I did not believe I have so much money at once, the amount I have never touched before in my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now am eating very well, this was never the case at this household, we used to starve at daily basis. On top of that, am sleeping very comfortably on matress, now my back does not hurt when I wake and all this because of GD, am thankful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets, 3bags of maize, matress and 1 goat
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so grateful that i will receive this money from Givedirectly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My 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?
My biggest hardship is how to find food for my family since its a polygamous household my husband can't provide enough for both families.
