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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 has changed so far I am able to buy baby materials, clothes etc a thing which I could not manage before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The process of the way we were enrolled went on well, to rude out fruadestors
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought clothes for my new born baby and materials that will be used to build a nice 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?
When i realized that i have received money from Givedirectly i got very excited thinking that some of my problems are going to be over.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before Givedirectly i was sleeping uncomfortably and sometimes i could wake up having back pains because i did not have matttress and now its a different story, am sleeping in comfort and wake without such such issues.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, mattress, food, fertilizer, kitchen utensils
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means an improved standard of living for us. This shall mean proper household utensils,beddings and a proper home for me and my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mornings as I aim to look for food and other necessities to eat for the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I always struggle to afford good food for my children.
