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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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?
I am bale to eat properly and my kids will have a house to lay their heads on. My life has changed a lot. I have started this year on a good note.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I have not seen anything that did not go well all went well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to build my children's house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I knew my life will never lack anything because I had already planned how to spend the money wisely
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now eat proper meals and I also sleep comfortable in my own house together with my family
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the first transfer received, I have managed to buy iron sheets and some food items
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so happy that i will receive this money i have welcomed the programme and I'm happy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is during noon hours because in the evening my tummy always hurts.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is that i was diagnosed with cervical cancer and i have to work on that i feel like i will use part of the money for my treatment.
