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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 life is so different as this year there was hunger and me and family have not experience this for the first time just because we have received the cash transfer which has enabled s buy enough food
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
the organization is very good as it is helping us to buy food as well as buy materials for improving our houses so that they can be in good condition and there is nothing that you are doing wrong just keep on the good work
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought iron sheets,wood and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I got the message on my phone, I went to show my son as usual. He them told me that the cash has been transferred into my Airtel account. I was very happy but I couldn't dance or sing because I did not believe someone could give me money as a gift.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed alot.one of the biggest change that this money has bought into my life is having enough food in my house. Before the money I used to sleep with emptty stomach.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets (20), maize about 10bags, matress, 2 fertiliser.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Im so grateful for the program...the will help us to sustain our household by buying iron sheets to maintain her house..buy food and other necessities such as beddings(blankets)
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 and to buy beddings for her children..
