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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 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 because i have a decent house, my house was in a very bad state and i was very worried that it might fall down during this years rainy season. when i received my transfer i bought cement and i have cemented the floor and i have renovated the walls now i sleep in peace even when it is raining.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel give directly is very transparent when enrolling recipients and cant cite an example of something that was not done well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received my second transfer i bought materials for renovating my house since my house was in a very bad state. the other amount was used to pay school fees for my children. the remaining amount was used to buy 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?
The recipient was so happy when ahe received her transfer she never thought of having such money in her life she's very greatful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient now has enough food to eat something that never used to happen back then before the transfer
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfer to buy fertilizer and household items like pots and alike.she so greatful cause her house was lacking alot she was able to buy food
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will reduce my money problems. I have a child who is not schooling due to fees and my house is not in good shape
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy knowing I have life
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I do not have any money to pay school fees for my son
