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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?
Iam living in an ironsheet thatched house one thing I never thought will ever happen in my life
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
giving us money that changed our lives is one thing that Give directly did well they even told us to use it on things that should not harm the environment or humans that meant they care so much about us
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
the moment the money reflected in my airtel money account all i was thinking was to improve the condition of my house i feared one day the hpuse might fell down due to heavy rains so i bought building materials like cement and ironsheet plus food for my family
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i am able to eat everyday because of your money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought food, mattress, bed and clothes
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Roof..children beddings..clothes...food
What is the happiest part of your day?
Madzulo...
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
