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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
i am now sleeping in an iron sheet roofed house which i have built using the transfer and the house has more more rooms which is able to accommodate my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is not showing any favouritism when choosing who is going to be on the program and for that we appreciate.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on iron sheets, mattress, window frames, food and i have saved some money
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was a very happy moment for me and my family. It was even much exciting after withdrawing the money. I knew from that moment that my life will change for better
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have access to things i never thought i would manage to acquire. Finally my house will have no leakages because i have bought iron sheet for proper roofing
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I purchased iron sheets to rehabitate my house. I bought matress, beddings and food for my household
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to buy new iron sheets, food and clothes for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I wake up
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I find it hard to find food to feed my children as I am a single mother
