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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 did not have a house but GD has given me an opportunity to own a house. I have stopped sleeping on my sister's kitchen because of the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The procedure and process of enrolling people was a very brilliant idea of censusing people on the same day of Baraza
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the third transfer to build a house.
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?
I felt so happy because at first i was doubting but when i received the cash, i coudnt hide my excitement
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now able to eat thrice a day and my children are walking head high with confidence because of a new school uniform. I will be much happier when i receive the second cash transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, matress. School uniform bed and matress
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy i will be able to buy goats as an investment. I have always wanted to have goats
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy all day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have not had a good and descent housing. And also food wise i have problems finding good food for my family
