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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 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 now eat proper meals, I now have peace of mind.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly always makes sure that recipient are being valued.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I managed to buy 5 bags of maize, clothes and other household items using the transfer received from give directly.
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?
When i recieve I jumped off my feet at the disbelief, the joy is still up and running till date. And i take this time to thank Give Directly countlessly for this fund.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am very happy now and unafraid to spend on items that were at first only but dreams and considered luxury though necessary
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
From the money i managed to buy 20 Iron sheets ever since i longed to have my own house, so this is my time to have my "nyumba yamalata" iron sheet house. Further, i furnished my house with a Mattress and kitchen items. I as well have bought 10 bags of maize to take me through February, when i will recieve another transfer and will buy enough to the next growing season. Lastly, i remembered that my children did not have clothings, so i bought some.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This means that we are getting help from this organisation
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy in the morning hours
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hard ship is finding basic things such as food,clothes
