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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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 used to pay to charge my phone but now i have solar and i can afford to buy food without stressing alot.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is doing well by giving financial freedom to people and it is giving us happiness and we can afford what we always wanted.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on iron sheets, mattress, bricks and 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?
i was very happy when i received the transfer i celebrated with my family and i knew my dreams will be done
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i used to do piece works in order to find food for my family, life was not easy since i was always worried about what to eat. when i received my transfer i bought enough food for my family and right now i don't have to worry about food anymore.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received my transfer, firstly bought enough food for my family. second i bought iron sheets since i was staying in a grass thatched house and i was dreaming of improving it. the remaining amount was used to buy bicycle, mattress and other basic needs.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is of great importance to me. I have been really struggling to make things work at my house. As you can see, i am living in a very small house. The program will help me build a big house which can accommodate all of us.Nyumba, kugona movutika. I will also be able to buy kitchen utensils. The remaining amount will be used to buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
We are always happy when we find money. When we have money, it is very easy to buy food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We always lack food. Usually we go on an empty stomach.
