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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?
I would be struggling to have a descent house and feed my family, and to buy basic needs for my children
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is a good organization which is a doing a great job according to my own opinion i do not think there is something wrong which you are doing
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the money on building a new house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i am able to stay in a good a house and provide food for my family
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have renoveted the house and bought food
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am thinking of buying iron sheets so that i can improve the roof of my house. I also plan to buy farm input and livestocks.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever i am invited for a piece work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
