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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
am now able to provide food for my family which was hard in the past.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is giving happiness and hope by giving money which is helping a lot of people.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on timber, bricks, bicycle, nails and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy. I felt it in my heart that my problems were about to end
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
As i speak to you today, i have food on my plate, excess food for my family and i. I sleep on a comfortable and descent place all these were things i only dreamt of. I surely cant thank give directly enough
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets, nails window and door frames that i will use to build my house when the rainy season is over. I also bought fertilizer which i just applied to my crops. I now sleep on a comfortable matress and cover up myself with a warm blanket. I also used some of my funds yo pay for my hospital bills.
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Support to buy food and build a house
What is the happiest part of your day?
Any time
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
