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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?
We now have enough food for the entire household as compared to the past..We have better beddings mattress and even clothes for my while family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It provides unconditional cash transfers to people to improve their living standards
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money will be used to purchase mould bricks inorder to build a new house and it will also be used to buy iron sheets and nails.
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 felt very great it was a moment of joy for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
in the past i could not afford to have enough food in January but this year am able to afford to buy food.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent the transfer on fertiliser, 24 iron sheets, mattress, blankets and 4 bags of maize.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build another better and more permanent house with cement and iron sheets. As you can see, my house is in a bad state therefore this cash will be used to construct a better looking apartment like I have said.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the of the day is in the morning. This is because I and my family are not as hungry as we are during midday.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest struggle i have faced in my life is that iam unable to earn enough money to support my family. Ofcourse my husband tries his best but still his business is not reliable.
