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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
I could not spend much of my time in my field because i had to do piece works in order to find money but now i have much time to spend in my field and i have enough food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
the organisation is doing well in terms of reaching out to everyone and also warning us against thieves.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on mattress, iron sheets, cement , sand and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was happy since i have been sick for so long and i have now bought medicine and i am feeling better
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i am now able to buy my own medicine and i am feeling better and i am also able to go to the farm
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought my own land, food and medicine since i am sick
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will buy farming tools to improve my yields
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
