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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($366 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 life has changed beyond imagination I never thought of ever sleeping on a mattress and for that am really grateful. I will also be able to farm with the fertilizer I have bought this will help me and my family have enough food and income
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything has gone on well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I feel blessed and fevoured to be part of this program cause I was able to buy Food and fertilizer, this will help me gain more food and income buy selling the farm produce
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($381 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I couldn't believe it at first i thought it was just a scam, when I realized it was real money I was very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
A lot has changed because we are able to eat breakfast, lunch and supper which was not possible at the beginning
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy food, clothes and matress
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will mean alot to us as for so long we have failed to finish up our house like putting floor, windows due to lack of money but once wereceive this money will be able to meet all our basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Every time we thank God for good life that he has given us more especially when we are celebrating Eid.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of money as you can see we are old people so to have fixed source of income for us is very difficult so this money will be of great help.
