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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?
I have managed to do house maintenance. I had a house, but it was not finished and in a bad condition. with Give Directly transfers I have been able to buy all the necessary materials for the house maintanance.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Iam very thankful and grateful to be considered in the program. Give Directly has done well in such a way that it incorporated almost every member of the village and assisted everyone with unconditional transfer that has helped us
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought 12 bags of cement which Will be used for plastering the walls of the houses and Also applying on the floor. Nails and wires to be used in the process of house maintanance were Also bought. I did not have enough food in my house, therefore I also bought Bags of maize for food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($381 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient was so happy like never before
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient biggest difference is that she has a good place to sleep cause she was able to buy Mattres
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is planning on building a House she also plans on buying food and clothing
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me solve food challenges I face in my household
What is the happiest part of your day?
When I have Enough good food for my kids am always happy because i don't go to sleep with an empty stomach
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I lack support because I am old, Food is hard to find . No one else help me in my family
