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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My house is complete now I no longer fear when the rains are falling that it's gonna be washed away No
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Giving us money that will help us overcome some othe problems that we are facing is the best thing that give directly did well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Soon after I received my transfers my first priority was to improve the condition of my house I removed the grass on the roof and put ironsheet again I have used cement on the walls of my house
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 to have join the programme and I am very impressed with the the amount of money I recieved
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Iam now comfortably staying in my own house together with my children, we now eat proper meals
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy fertilisers and also paid school fees for my child who is in form one
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so grateful for the money...the money will help me to end some of the challenges I've been facing such as completing my house as well as buying food for the entire household..
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day..
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough money to buy food for her entire household
