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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 am the happiest this year as there is pronounced difference in my life. Normally hunger would strike my family around this time to the start of the harvest season. But now I already have plenty food in the house as well as sleeping in a clean home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything in my opinion went really well. Especially that the way you sent money to us was not too hectic. Additionally, your Filed Officers are very polite and articulate.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my second transfer I bought cement to plaster the walls of my house so that they have a smooth finish and look. I also bought a few iron sheets just to extend my roof over the veranda to provide shade when we are outside the house. Lastly, I bought blankets for my kids as well as topped up on the maize in the house.
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. I could not contain my excitement. I am very greatful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now I am happy very happy because my problems are gone. I now do not worry about my day to day problems such as that of food. I believe I am sorted and greatful for this.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought mattress and a bed as i did not have a good sleeping place. I also bought doors to my unfinished house. The remaining money I bought maize and fertilizer for my land.
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Iam very humbled
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning hours
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being in fear that people will kill my child with Albinism
