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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
We had a lot of challenges at home such as lacking food we used to go sleeping without eating.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
givedirectly is doing well by helping us with money to buy food
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought bicycle and frames including food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 that day. The moment the money hit my AirtelMoney account I was in disbelief and joy .I was beyond happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am happy because my life has changed. With my children I nolonger worry about food . Everything is great.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my money on buying iron sheets that i shall use as roofing for my house. I do not have a house i borrowed my sisters so the money has given me an opportunity to build one. I also bought myself a mattress to sleep on and food for my home. I also added 2 bags of fertilizer for my garden. I saved the remaing money I had.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so excited about the programme and i have welcomed it with all my heart
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy in the noon hours because that's when I get to eat unlike in the evening hours.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is finding food for the entire family since I'm a widow.
