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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?
I have never been this happy in my life, I have a good place to sleep and now all I can do is be greatful. I have food and nolonger worry.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In all the process there is nothing that I feel like should change i happy now because the process which GiveDirectly followed helped me greatly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I recieved my second transfer i bought widow frames and poles for my house. And I kept some of the money to buy bricks when the rainy season is over.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When i had received this transfer in my phone even before cashing it out, i was very happy and thankful. It was an interesting but unforgettable moment in my life. The moment can be described as a turning point in my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Previously I was sleeping on a mat with no mattress. It was hard but I had no choice. Iam excited now to report that I sleep on a comfortable mattress and life is never the same. Furthermore, I have food in my house which I and my family eat daily, we no longer spend a day without food. It will even take us many days ahead. This is contrary to how we used to live in the past years as we would not afford to save food for our family even for a 7 days. It was always hand to mouth.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent this cash on buying iron sheets, mattress and 5 bags of maize for consumption. Part of the transfer was used to buy blankets and clothes among other basic needs.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Feeling honoured to be considered
What is the happiest part of your day?
12pm aa its the time I eat
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
