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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?
am now able to afford food which was a challenge before i got the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is able to reach out to every one without favouritism .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on iron sheets, food, clothes, doors and 8 bags of cement.
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?
I was very happy and excited since i had already planned on how i am going to spend the funds and when i received the text from Airtel money i knew that my problems have been solved and i will be able to support my family with the funds received from GD
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My children are happy since we have food and they have new clothes and this has happened because of the funds which i have received from GD
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought 5 bags of maize school uniform and clothes for my children since they had few clothes but now that problem has been solved because of the funds i have received from GiveDirectly and i am so happy and grateful for receiving the funds since i am no longer facing the problems i was facing thanks to GD
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have a lot problems in my household and am so glad to be part of the project. The money will help me buy things like food, beddings and a matress.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am happiest whenever all my needs are met.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
