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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 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?
The recipient is very greatful cause her life and her household has changed more than she ever expected
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Nothing everything went well and has no problems at all
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient wss able to buy ironsheets, food , livestock and two bicycle for her household
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 the moment i realised i had received my money . i knew that my life will definitely improve in other areas.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i used to stay in a poorly built house and during rainy season we were just staying in that house because we had no choice otherwise it was to safe. with the money i have received i have built a good house and right now i am staying in my good house. we also had no food but now i have bought enough food for my family and we are eating everyday.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received the money i bought food, mattress blankets,paid school fees and built a house
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have never held such an amount in my hands all my life. Am overwhelmed i will build a house and buy food for my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
It depends on the time i have enough food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not being able to provide food as i do not manage to buy fertilizer
