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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?
Without this money i couldn't be able to own a house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing i can say givedirectly doesn't do better, because i was poor now i am thankful that i will own a house because of the money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought frames, bricks 2 doors and glasses for my house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 i did not have money that time and when the money got in i was overjoyed because i knew that i am going to get some of the things i told you i got with the money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The big difference is that i now have iron sheets, mattress, maize, fertilizer and my children have got clothes. I did not have these things before i received the money so i am happy and grateful that i now have these things. These things will take me a long way
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets, 2 bags of maize, mattress, fertilizer and clothes for my kids
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
this money will improve my life and we'll being. it means I will nolonger worry about food .
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mainly happy in the evening
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
