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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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?
I would living in poverty without a descent house, and without food to feed to my children
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything which GD is doing is okay there is nothing wrong with this organization
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets, bags of maize and fertilizer since i want to have a bumper harvest this year
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 when I saw the transfer. I am still thankful for it up to date.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I could not properly afford to feed my family. Now we are able to eat three times a day.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets in advance because i want to build a house once the rainy season is over. I was able to buy fertilizer for the farm and also bought bags of maize to feed my family. I also bought martless because i want to be sleeping comfortably.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am grateful i will use this money to buy my neccesities
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always worried
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I do not have a proper sleping place and my house is not oky
