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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?
MY HOUSE HAS CHANGE. MY CHILDREN HAVE CLOTHES AND WE ARE NOW SLEEPING ON A MATRESS. WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
IT HAS DONE ONLY GOOD, WE ARE ABLE TO BUY WHAT WE COULD NOT AFFORD
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
WE BOUGHT IRONSHEETS, MATRES AND HAVE SAVED SOME FOR FOOD
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
the moment i received my transfer i was very happy because i knew i will be living in a good house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i used to stay in a grass thatched house, towards every rainy season i used to change the roof. it was a tiresome job and my dream was to improve the roof. currently i have bought iron sheets and am living in a good house with no worries of changing the roof every year. thank you Give Directly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received my first transfer i bought iron sheets to improve my house. the remaining amount was used to buy food, mattress and other basic needs
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help us buy enough food for our household as we are starving. Our daughter is always sick and this has drained alot of our resources and this money will help us cater for this as well
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest when I see my daughter smile as she is always sick . This gives me hope that she will live
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our daughter suffers from pneumonia and we are frequently visiting the hospital which has drained alot of resources for our family
