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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 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?
As I have already said, I am paralysed. I cannot walk therefore I cannot work for money or do any significant business in my state. I had an unfinished house and lack of basic needs before your help. That is now history. So, this transfer has really been life changing for me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Your organisation does well with regards to operational procedures. However, I would have love if the program continued for a little longer. For us with no source of income nor the ability to make one, the funds were really helpful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I did not have proper house. I started building a house some years back but after I was paralysed, I could not source enough funds to complete the house. So I am using the money, both first and second transfers to complete the project. I have already bought some cement and other building materials.
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 really happy when i received my transfer. I am a disabled person and no one supports me and the transfer came to my rescue.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I had no peace of mind. Now i have peace of mind and am a happy person. I also see myself finishing my which was unfinished. Am also happy that i bought a goat.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought learning materials for my children, cement, mattress, a goat, maize and i saved some money for future use.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Starting a small bussiness that will help me generate money for my family is what reciving this money means to me in 2019 its when i was told that i have TB, i couldnt fill my legs any more its when i new i have developed stroke tryed to go to the hospital but nothing changed after 6 moths i was sent to blantyre for phsysiotherapy after some time i was given a bicycle to help me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when were having a family time after we have had our meal beacuse i always have enough time with my family and tell them stories.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being Sickness has brought alot of distubances in my family i couldnt go faming anymore i have always seen my wife suffering as she is the only one trying to look for food for the house and i wish there was a way i could help
