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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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?
If I didn't receive this transfer i could have been in the same situation as i was before lacking food and a proper house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does well by helping people who lacks support and there is nothing i see it doesn't do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought bed and other household items including food
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 excited when i received the transfer and i truly thank Givedirectly for a life changing opportunity it's really rare for something like this to happen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that all along i use to starve since I had no food,but now i have 3 bags of maize which will take me through untill the next harvest we no longer sleep hungry in this household.I managed to buy a biycle i no longer walk long distances i just use my own biycle.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used part of the transfer to buy a bicycle i did thos because i have been walking long distances since i can't afford a biycle tax,i also bought 3 bags of maize for my household ,i also bought 20 ironsheets,i just bought the iron sheets because i have plans of building a house.I also didn't have a comfortable sleeping place so i bought matress abd 1 bag of fertiliser
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This is a great thing that i am receiving this money. I am so glad and i can not believe it. I will use this money to build a house and buy food
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am so happy when i have food on my table
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I mostly do not have food. And this house is too small for me i have problems to put all my belongings
