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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 am now able to afford food for my family without stress and worrying.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is helping people through giving them money which is helping them solve their financial problems.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on iron sheets, bricks, timber and food.
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 got the money alert late than everybody else in the village. I remember sitting amongst people who were cerebrating, showing each other the momo alert. Then suddenly, my alert pop up, you can imagine how I reacted. I runned home whilst showing the MoMo alert to everybody on the way
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed coz of house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 27 iron sheets, bricks, 1 bag of fertiliser and 2bags of maize using the first transfer.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a great honour for me as I will use the money to build a better house; buy food and other household utensils
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I have eaten with my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
