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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
I would still be living in poverty but with the funds our lives will change for better
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything is good about GivedIrectly and please continue helping poor families
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have just saved the money since i am still planning on how i am going to spend the funds
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
it was all like a dream when a text message ding on my phone showing an amount of 271500 in my airtel money account i thought it was just a jock for I have never received such a huge amount of money in my life I was filled with joy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
iam living a happy life with enough food for the family and new clothes
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought 20 ironsheets that i have used to improve the roof of my house, i have boighy new beddings for every member in the family and i have started a small business of selling zitenje to make extra profit to take care of my family
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will assist us in making sure we have enough beddings, food and fertilizer. This also means a new capital for business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evenings
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Daily struggles to find food is always the challenge.
