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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($339 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 big and good house. my house was small and in poor condition, when i received my transfer i enlarged it and improved the other side. i have a good house now , Thank you Give Directly
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel like everything is done very well and i cant identify something that is not done well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received my transfer i improved my house by making it bigger and strong. the other amount was used to buy food, clothes and other basic needs
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?
I was very delighted to the point that i jump
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have secured a house now
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
This money has helped me he to build a house I will 10 maize
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means alot to me. My last born child needs alot of care because he is sick. He does not walk and I frequently take him to the hospital. I will use this money to take care of him, buy food and clothes for us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever I have my needs met, that is whenever I have enough food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
