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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($369 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is very different now that i have received this transfer. Being a single parent, i always depended on my son who is in South Africa for everything that he barely has enough money to focus on his own needs. The transfer, among others, has helped me buy 4 bags of fertilizer which will help me to harvest enough and ease pressure on my son. Thank you
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in giving out free cash transfer which has helped me solve many problems. I wish you could give more than 2 transfers so that i reduce my problems further.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 4 bags of fertilizer, chairs, table and blanket. I also paid for self boarding related costs for my daughter who has just finished writing the just ended national primary school leaving exams. Thank you for your support
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($381 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I have never been so excited in my life like the way I was the moment I saw the txt message that i have received money from Givedirectly. I am also very grateful to be part of this program.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has improved so much since receiving money from Givedirectly because i have renovated our house and we don't have to worry that the house might collapse during the rains or storms.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Cement, iron sheets, clothes
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money new hope to our household as it will help in building a completely new house with iron sheets...
It will also help in purchasing enough food,,clean and better beddings as well as cooking utensils..
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm the happiest in the afternoon after having lunch with my family..
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge has been that of insufficient income to support my household interms of food and other basic necessities..
