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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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 has really improved..I now have enough food for the entire household,,I sleep better with the new beddings.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly gives people unconditional cash which helps them to improve their living standards...It also empowers them as they make their own decisions on how to spend the cash.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
She used the cash to support her household by purchasing some beddings,,blankets and food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 because we were sleeping without eating and my house is heavily damaged and I knew that the money will sort out that particular challenge. I thank Give directly for saving me and my family
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Atleast now we are eating adequately since we received the money, in the past, we could stay the whole day without eating. Its a big impact the money has played upon us
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
We bought food, fertilizer and kept the remaining money to be used for bulding our house if we receive the next cash transfers.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so grateful for the money....I will use the money build a new house with iron sheets,,I wanna buy mattress,,a bed and the rest will be used to purchase food..
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
