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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?
The recipient life has changed for the better in ways the recipient never imagined
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so great cause she was able to buy food and finish fixing her house
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?
The moment i received the transfer both me and my wife we were so excited,we had to jump up and down for almost the 10 minutes and it was the happiest moment of our lives.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in our daily life is that we now sleep on a Matress everyday,and we also have blankets,I'm glad that i managed to buy all this at once.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the transfer to buy matress since all along i have never slept on a comfortable place,i also bought 3 blankets for me and my family,i bought 3 bags of maize aswell and I ron sheets I want to renovate my house roof.
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is very helpful. I will be able to renovate my house and buy kitchen utensils.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning hours when i have food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
