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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($339 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 life is different now because i sleep on a mattress and cover myself with blankets. i used to sleep on a piece of paper and cover myself with a small cloth. sometimes my children could sleep on a bare floor without anything to cover themselves with. when i received my transfers i bought mattresses and blankets, we are sleeping comfortably now. thank you Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel like everything is done well i cant identify anything that was not done well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received my second transfer i bought iron sheets as am planning to build a house soon after the rainy season. the other amount was used to buy fertilizer, food, blankets and other basic needs.
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 felt very excited because I knew my life Will change because of the money I received
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
" We are now sleeping comfortably on a new mattress
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
" I have managed to buy 2 mattresses, 5 bags of maize and other kitchen items"
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me quite alot because it will change my life. I have been facing alot of challenges in my life. Imagine iam over 70 years old but I still go to the farm In order to earn a living. This cash from GiveDirectly has come at the right time for me. Iam so excited with the cash and I look forward to receiving this cash. Thank you GD. I will spend it on food and other basic necessities.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam happiest in the evening because it is when I go to sleep and I temporarily forget my hardships.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I usually struggle to find food as iam an old person. I have no ability and capacity to feed myself and the grandchildren. We usually eat less food as a result.
