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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?
iam living in a beautiful home now and I also have enough food for my family, unlike before Give directly came in our village to rescue us from poverty
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well in giving us unconditional money and guide us on using the money on things that will transform our lives and not things that will harm human life
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought new 4 doors for my house 2 for each bedroom and the other 2, 1 for the front door and the back door, I bought glasses to improve the windows of my house and I used the remaining to buy maize for food for my family
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 and is still is
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient now has shelter and is very greatful for that cause she has suffered alot in the past with the rains.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipents used the transfer to buy Food, ironsheets and clothes. Shes very much happy
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy this money will help me bring electricity and buy some matress in the house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy during lubch time when i have eaten
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
