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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?
I NOW HAVE ENOUGH FOOD FROM THE PREVIOUS TRANSFER
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
THE ORGANIZATION IS DOING GREAT IN GIVING OUT CASH. PEOPLE NOW HAVE GOOD HOUSES, ENOUGH FOOD, MANY HOUSE HAVE BEEN IMPROVED
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
WE HAVEN'S SPENT THE MONEY YET. WE ARE KEEPING IT BECAUSE MY HUSBAND IS SICK SO WE ARE WAITING FOR HIM TO RECOVER
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 was the transfer. I am happy up to date and I will always forever be grateful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now sleeping comfortably on the bed and mattress, before I was sleeping on the floor. Also as a family we are able to eat descent meals, We no longer go too bed without eating
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was sleeping on the floor, Now i have bought a bed and a mattress. I have bought a bicycle to ease me with transportation cost. I also bought fertilizer for my farm and % bags of maize to feed my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This Money means alot to me and I'm so excited to be enrolled in the programme.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy in the morning hours because i feel blessed to work up alive.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I always face is going to the mountains in search of firewood for sell,i wish I had some thing legit and simple to do like a business as a source of income.
