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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($365 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My husband is working but the amount he receives monthly was not enough for us to think big. The money could be used on some basic needs and we could not even save enough money. After receiving my transfer, I set some new goals to match the money that I will receive. So I thought of improving infrastructure in my house. I bought a king size bed, and mattress. I also thought of improving my business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD is doing very well by providing unconditional cash transfers to rural people. The money enables one to concentrate on reducing his/her poverty level.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Wow, I still can't believe what I see in my house. I only thank GD for coming in to help. With the money, I managed to buy a king size mattress and bed. The mattress costed MK 130 000. I am very happy because I am now sleeping on a comfortable place. I do a small business of selling freezes and I hired a young man who help in selling. It was really difficult to make more sales and I decided to buy a bike to ease movement. From the day I bought him a bike, things are moving really good and I am making more sales. I thank GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my cash transfer I was so excited and thankful as it was a miracle in my life. I was excited to fulfill the dream I had of having a fridge in my house and also I told myself that now am no longer a house wife, I should start a business and be able to support my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that I used to be doing nothing before(I was just a house wife ) but now am able to buy soap, sugar and many more things that are needed at home. Am able to support my family using the profits am making out of my business and am very thankful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
After I received my cash transfer from Give Directly I managed to buy a Fridge at 280,000 kwacha and a cooler box at K22,000. I bought a fridge so that should be using it for business and I started selling freezes. Am very thankful for GD transfers as now am able to provide for my family using the profits am making out of my business.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very grateful for GD enrolling me in this programme. I will use this money to buy a cooker. I have always wanted a cooker and this money will help to buy that
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest when I have food and money in my home
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I mostly struggle with buying basic needs for my family. I can not cover everything with the salary I get
