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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?
My family's everyday life has improved so much with this money i received from Givedirectly, for instance i started a small business which is providing us money everyday to buy some basic needs which i weren't able to buy before receiving money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
To my opinion i believe Givedirectly has been doing a great job of helping us poor people and i think the money is enough to help us achieve some of our dreams.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, business and fertlizer
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 , I never thought I would receive this amount of money. I thought it was all a lie, until I received the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I did not have a comftable place to sleep, now I am sleeping comfortably with the martless I have bought. It was hard to eat everyday, now I have bags of maize , I am able to eat everyday.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought martless to sleep comfortably, I have bought 8 bags of maize , I have bought window flames and glasses to add security to my house and to protect us for the winds that blows at night.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will be able to maintain my house, buy enough food and clothes for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i have enough food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have son who does not walk and he often gets sick.
