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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?
My everyday life has improved so much with the coming of support from Givedirectly, i can visit my relatives easily because of the bicycle that i have bought and this year i won't have problems to transport my harvest from the farm to our house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate the money the money that we have received from Givedirectly and the organization does well in its processes.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Renovating a house, mattress and bicycle
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 felt so good in my heart as I knew most of problens I was experiencing due to poverty were over. I have never imagined to have that kind of money at once and was excited to finally have it in my hands. After putting it to use am now satisfied and happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There have been many changes that have taken place since that money was received by my household. The biggest difference I can testify is food security. Right now, I am no longer sleeping on an empty stomach and am having three meals per day. Thank you for what you have done
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy iron sheets, wood planks and other materials needed to have a good and comfortable house. I have always desired a good house and I see this as an opportunity to fulfill that desire as of now its being roofed. In addition, i made sure to have proper house utensils such as basins, buckets, spoons among others for daily usage since I was also struggling in that aspect.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means a good and affordable home for me and my family. This entails buying iron sheets for the oncoming rainy season as well as proper beddings such as mattress, bed as we usually struggle in winter and with rains. The other money will go towards buying clothes for children and for myself.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy in the morning when I get to my garden and do any farming activity. This makes me happy as I know am securing food for my family when harvesting season comes.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I usually get asthma attacks and this affects my daily household chores such as carrying water buckets from the nearest water source,,cooking,washing and others.
