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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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?
My life is different unlike before give directly came to our village now I am very happy because my Son is going back to school
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did well in giving us money that should improve our living standards withought telling us what to do and we are able to prioritise what should be done unlike other NGOs that tells us what to do when they have helped us
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Last year my Son Sylvester Maganga Mhone a Third year agribusiness L.U.A.N.A student withdrew school because I couldn't raise enough funds for his school fees, thanks to Give directly my Son is going back to school this coming Monday for I have used all the funds I have received to pay for his school fees for a better tomorrow
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?
We felt really great knowing that I will have a new home
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed since I got the money, I bought new blanket and matress for my children and they are now sleeping comfortably
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
We have managed to buy 20 iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so grateful because as of now i lost my job this money will be my capital to support home
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when we have enough food to feed our family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have a daughter who is deaf and dumb this is a huge problem as we need extra care.
