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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 had no money but now I have
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am thankful that givedirectly don't lie, it fulfil its promise because what we were told its what happened
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I saved my money to use later on to buy 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?
It was an interesting but unforgettable moment in my because my dream of having a better house was slowly being fulfilled. But most importantly, I saw myself and my family being saved from the impeding hunger that had already seen to wreck havoc to my household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that in the previous years, January was the most difficult month of the year which most of the times we used to sleep on empty stomachs. This time around on the contrary, we have food to take us through this month and possibly part of February. GD's transfer therefore came at the most critical time in my life, Iam simply grateful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Well, I spent this cash on buying food for my family. I also bought 2 bags of fertilizer which I applied to my maize field. In addition Iam currently using part of the transfer to renovate my house which was in bad state.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so excited that i will receive this transfer and I'm also grateful
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is during afternoon hours and when I'm alone during this time it's when I sit and think about where I'm coming from so yes only that makes me happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge is that i lost my business,i used to sell clothes and due to Corona things stopped working and now i literally don't have anything to support me financially.
