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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Me and my family's everyday living has changed for better since we received the gift from Givedirectly, we have enough food for the whole family, my children are having three to four times a day and they are actually going to school with full stomach which will possibly help them to perform well in their studies
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
From my own personal view i believe Givedirectly conducts its processes very well and there is no aspect of this program that i can complain about. I also specifically like the fact that everyone in my village was enrolled and most of them received their transfers.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Used most of the money that I received from Givedirectly to iron sheets, food and , i bought bags of maize maize because my house was gutted down by fired and all of my food was burnt to ashes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($379 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy, I have grown old without ever receiving so much money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am happy that I have money to build a bigger house which i couldn't manage on my own because cause of my old age, I fail to find food, good beddings and clothing.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I want to buy ironsheets to build a new house because the house I am living in is too small for me and my grandchildren.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
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What is the happiest part of your day?
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
