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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
There have been great changes in my life since receiving this transfer. I was lacking kitchen utensils and descent living space. I now have all of that because of these funds
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The Give Directly Field Officers were very helpful during the time of registration. They explained the program very well and made no mistakes.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my transfer to procure iron sheets, burnt bricks, and kitchen utensils such including pots and plates. I also had money enough to buy a mattress and a few little things that I was missing in my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt releaved because we had fears that we could run out of food this year but the money has saved us from hunger
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My daily life has changed alot because i have bought the basic neccesities of life that i was falling short of
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Matress, maize and clothes
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so grateful for the money as it will help us to sustain our household as well as buying food for the entire household..
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the evening
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough money to buy food for her entire household and to buy school uniform for her children and other necessities