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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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 DIFFERENT NOW , I HAVE NEW CLOTHES AND MY HOUSE WILL SOON HAVE CEMENT
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
IT DID WELL BY GIVING US MONEY,I CANT COMPLAIN
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I BOUGHT CLOTHES, CEMENT AND FOOD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($350 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I sang a song upon receiving the transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
(due to language barrier I couldn't not manage to ask the question)
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought food, biscycle, matress, and iron sheets
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy food and feed my 7 children as I have been struggling to feed my large family. I will also be able to buy fertilizers and some iron sheets for my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I wake up; go to find piece work; earn some money and buy food for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have 7 children; a burden that has haunted me big time since I have been struggling to provide and support my family.
