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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($339 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?
i used to sleep on a mat but now am sleeping on a comfortable mattress and bed
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is doing well by providing people with cash and warning us against fraudsters .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on bricks, window frames, timber , door frame and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The message came while I was swiping my compound,iwas so excited I couldn't believe my eyes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that my house is beautiful right now since I managed to buy some furniture's and also I'm able to eat 3 times a day which is some thing i wasn't able to do some time back and also I have really nice new clothes.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the transfer to buy 4 bags of maize,1 bag of fertiliser,15 iron sheets,matress and blanket,I also shared k20,000 to my husband.
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means alot to my life and that of my family. As a young family, it will help me build my financial status. I will invest it in my already small business of selling fish among other things. This cash will also be used in purchasing furniture for my house and ofcourse not forgetting beddings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Well, Iam happiest in the morning when the day is still young.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is persistent lack of basic needs of life such as food and shelter. This is because I do not have a reliable and sustainable source of income.
