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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 so much different no as i used the first transfer to buy food for my family and i have saved the second transfer so that i can build a house once the rainy season is over of which it would have never been like this if i did not receive the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is a good organization as it helps out the poor people by giving us the cash transfer and there is nothing that the organization is doing wrong
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
saved the money
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very excited because I knew my life has changed
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
" We are now sleeping on a mattress, eating proper meals".
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
" I received the first transfer and I bought 2 mattresses, kitchen items.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will be helpful i will buy blankets, food and livestocks
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have faced alot of hardships like sleeping on empty stomach
