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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have always wanted to own a house of my own and also have a comfortable sleeping place. This is exactly what i used my transfers for.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing wrong that Givedirectly does wrong. We trully appreciate
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my transfer on renting land to cultivate on this farming season. I also bought fertilizer to use in my farm. The other money was used to finish up my house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I never believed that I have received such amount of money. This means a lot to me. It has brought joy to my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There's a great change since I received the transfer. I have managed to buy enough for the rest of the year. I have also managed to buy mattresses and now I am sleeping on a comfortable place.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am so grateful because I have managed to buy enough food for the year. I have been struggling with hunger and this is a relief. I also bought mattresses and iron sheets.
I also didn't have a bathroom and a toilet, so I used part of the money to build a bathroom and a toilet. I also saved part of the money so that I can be supporting my basic needs.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy to be in this program. Receiving this money means that some of my problems will be solved.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy. I am also happiest when I know that I do not have any problems in my household.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is sickness. I suffer from a condition of having low levels of heamoglobin. This is a setback because I cannot dedicate my time to working in order to earn money.
