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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 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 would have been worse and i could still be struggling on how i am going to find money for building a descent house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is a good organization which is helping local and poor communities so there is nothing wrong which you are doing
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have used the funds for building a new house and i am grateful for receiving the funds from GD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 excited and I kept thanking GiveDirectly for the blessing. I am very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now my life is good, I now have food for my children and my children are now decently clothed. I am very happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 5 bags of cement so that I can plaster the outside of my home. I also bought 3 bags of maize. I bought 2 mattress for my children so that they have a soft place to sleep on. The remaining money I bought clothes for my children and 2 bags of fertilizer.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Will built my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
