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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has completely transformed for the better. I never dreamt that I would one day live in an iron roofed house, or that I would own my own bicycle. GD has really pushed me far from limits and with the push I have gotten I believe that I am even on my way to getting myself a motorcycle. I consider these funds as capital and investment into my life
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion what your organization does so well is giving money to people that least expect it. It is such a good gesture. Everyone I know in my community was stunned by it
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I did a great deal with this transfer as I had a steady budget. So I bought a brand new bicycle for easy transportation to and from my two businesses. I sell milled corn husks and run a fast food joint, both businesses need intense supervision hence the neccessity for me to have stable transportation. I also bought a mattress for my children, clothes for every family member, food, a bed, and wood that will be used later on in the year to construct another house.
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?
Upon receiving this transfer I was thankful and excited. It is something that had never happened to me prior to receiving this money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference this cash has made is that i now have food and my family is no longer starving like before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets, mattress, maize, blankets and fertilizer. I felt these are the things I needed in order to improve my life and that of my family both in the short and long terms.
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access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means alot to me. I will use the money to buy food and build a house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am happiest whenever am with my family chatting and we have enough food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
There are alot. I dont have enough beddings and its always hard to find enough food my family.
