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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 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?
My life could have been difficult because we didn't have enough food and it is better now that we have bought food
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing that givedirectly is not doing well, it is doing great by giving us money making everyone happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I saved my money to build a house when the rainy season is gone
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 great as I knew from that moment that my children will no longer sleep without good beddings and will have a comfortable mattress. Am very grateful for what has happened to me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now a happy person as I am now eating good food and my children are no lonher complaining too about hunger. General mood around the house has improved too and we are no longer complaining nor worrying like before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
It has always been my desire to live in a good home hence i had to start making strides towards having one. I have so far purchased iron sheets, nails, and other materials. The other money was used to buy household items such as mattress and beddings for me and the children. Lastly, some was spent on fertilizer and food for the household.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means alot to me and i still can't believe it that i will be enrolled in the programme.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is during noon hours because that's when I get to eat my first meal of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is finding food for my family since I'm an old person.
