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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($367 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?
Before the transfer i was in dire poverty and i could not manage to access all my basic needs but now with the transfer from givedirectly life is good and easier
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The organisation is doing well in all processes of the humanitarian work because they consider every household that is legible. I found none that givedirectly has not done well all was perfect
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent my transfer on cement, iron sheets and paying artisans constructing the roof. I have also bought matress, clothes and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($385 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I wa so happy because it is not easy for me to find money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My kids didn't have blankets and clothes which I have bought with this transfer
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought Blankets for me and kids and ironsheets including clothes
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am grateful for this opportunity. I was not expecting this. It's a blessing indeed to be part of this. I have been looking forward to renovate my house. This is my opportunity to renovete it. I will be able to buy iron sheets and some bags of cement.
I also intend to buy kitchen utensils and enough food for my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when i have money
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
