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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
I can differentiate alot if not for this money we could have continued sleeping on dust but now we are sleeping on matress with our hearts at piece.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am very happy for the things your doing continue this good work
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Since with the first transfer we bought all what we wanted on the house so for this second transfer we agreed to keep and build a house after the rainy season and we have bought all the materials needed.
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?
I was so happy when i got the money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was starving and when the money came in I went to buy food for my household as my household would sleep on empty stomachs
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my money to buy 26 iron sheets for a new roof, mattress and clothes, 2 bags of maize for food
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The funds will really be helpful. I will be able to renovate my house, buy food and nice beddings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever we have food for the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main problem has been hunger. Most of the times we go without eating.
