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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
Things are have really changed, coming to my house you would not know it, the house with furniture and food
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I was well treated by strangers who instead of me giving but they gave me money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have used the fund to buy building materials and mattress and items for my house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy the moment i received my transfer because i knew i will be building a good house and i will have enough food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
my life is different now because i have food for my family. we used to sleep on a n empty stomach because i could not provide food for my family. the only way i could find food for my family was through piece works. since i received my transfer my life changed, i have enough food for my family and i have enough time to concentrate on my own activities.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received my transfer i bought some materials for building a house such as iron sheets as am planning to build my house once i receive my second transfer. i also bought food for my family since i did not have food at home. the remaining was used to buy clothes, goats and other basic needs.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The funds will really help in supporting my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Everytime i am with my children chatting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have been lacking funds to support my family which has been the greatest challenge.
