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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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?
I have food right now in a season when in the past i did not have any food, on top of that I can proudly say that I will have a bigger house soon
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything went well according to me. Everything that I was advised in terms of money safety I followed and now I can say I am happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When I recieved the money i only took a very small part of the money to buy food mainly maize. I bought 1 bag. I saved the remaining do that I use it in the future to extend my house
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 happy. I never expected it
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is better now. I will have an iron sheet roofed house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 30 iron sheets, 4 bags of cement and matress.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will assist us in adjusting the size of the house. I will also buy goats and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoons am always happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My kids are usually sick so I struggle to help them.
