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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($333 USD)
access_time over 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 has really improved in the way that we now have enough food for the entire household as well as being able to build a new house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly gives people unconditional cash which helps them to improve their living standards
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
He used the cash to purchase doors,,window flames that he will use to build a new house..He also saved some of the money.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient was so happy beyond measure
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient life has changed so much cause he had no ide were to get food for his household his very greatful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so greatful for the program cause he was able to buy matress and maize for food he never thought in his life thay he would have such money he was also able to fix his house
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access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This transfer that i am going to receive from Givedirectly will help us to in many ways because we lack alot of things such as food, mattress, water bucket and i will also finish building my house. I am building a new decent house because during rainy season it is difficult to sleep because we have open windows.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy In the evening when we have eaten.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I depend on casual labour in order to find money to buy food so when there are no works especially during this rainy season me and my family stay without eating anything. Many times the household head walks very long distances for example all the way to Mangochi Boma in order to find money to feed this family.
