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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($335 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 are so happy on our family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
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What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i used the fund to buy bulding materials
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 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 and excited could not believe what i saw , my family greatly cerebrated this.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We now can spend enough time in our farms without worrying where to get food.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on iron sheets, bicycle, mattress, solar panel and food.
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so grateful to receive this money. I will use it to build a new house as you see mine is leacking with these rains. I will also buy Matress and blankets to keep me and my family warm.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy when i have enough food for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Mostly i have problems with my house especially during the rains seasons i can not sleep especialy if its raining at night. Also i have days when i cant find food and we end up sleepung on an empty stomach
