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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 is now different because I was able to improve my house and I can now start a business that can help me make a living
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly does very good work and should keep on changing people's lives I urge them to keep on going to far hard to reach areas so other people can benefit from the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on buying cement and plasting my house and also buying food for the household
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy, and i could not wait to talk to give directly. i am thankful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
we are able to eat descent meals and three times a day. BEfore it was hard to eat properly
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought a bicycle to ease my movements in the village, going to the market, the farm and wherever i want. i have bought a mattress, bed and blanket to be sleeping comfortably, since i was sleeping on the floor. i have also bought bags of maize for food in my family
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean that i will be able to do things i was not able to normally do, like buying food, clothing and a bicycle.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm mostly happy during afternoon hours of the day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
It is actually hard to provide basic needs for my family on a daily basis, most especially food
