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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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 really improved in the way that we now have enough food for the entire household as well as better beddings and mattress.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly gives people unconditional cash which helps them to improve their living standards..
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
She used the cash to purchase bricks which she will use to build a better house for her household.. She also bought fertilizer and seeds as well as food...She then saved some of the money that will be used to pay the builders when they are building her new house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($355 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 because during registration, i was having doubts, the moment i saw the cash in message, i felt good
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was unable to have adequate food but with the money, i now have consistent availability of food.
I had no proper sleeping matress but now i have bought new matress and iam having a comfortable sleep.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought matress and food
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so grateful that I'm about to receive this huge amount of money all i can say is thank you.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy in the morning hours thats after my farm activities because thats when i sit down and chat with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
So far my house caught fire 3 months ago as you can see i have a half roofed house and i really need to sort that out i also have a challenge of finding food so i will use the transfer to buy food as well.
