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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?
My life is different now than before in that I am happy a lot of times these days without having to worry about money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
You gave me money unexpectedly and as promised. I do not think that there is anything that GiceDirectly needs to change in regards to work.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my money to buy additional iron sheets for the house project I plan to commence once the rainy season is over. I also used it to buy food, beddings, and clothes for my children.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 filled with disbelief because i have never in my life have this lump sum at once in my hands
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
This fund has helped me to organise my family in terms of food and shelter
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought food, Iron sheet, Agriculture seeds and fertilizer
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me change most of the problems i face at my home
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i have food to feed my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Mostly povert that i can not manage to build a proper house have descent meals ir have a proper sleeping place
