GiveDirectly: Send money directly to the extreme poor

Newsfeed > Justen's Profile

Justen

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Casual labor

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.

2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($340 USD)

3 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

My life has changed completely because I will build a house

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

Give directly has helped me to have the things that I needed

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I have managed to buy bricks, iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

271500 MWK ($352 USD)

over 3 years ago

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

I was very happy to see the message on my phone because I never expect to get such a huge amount of money

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.

I now have a bicycle of my own. I can ride Every time all thanks to give directly

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I bought livestocks for farming and a bicycle which I admired. Thank you give directly for the opportunity

Enrolled

over 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

I am grateful to receive this money as i will use it to start a business. My salary is realy not enough

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am happy when i have money to use for my dairly necesities

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

I am unable to buy food and clothes for both me and my family