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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?
Unlike before give directly came to our village we were struggling but now we're living happy life and my family is libing a happy life
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly warned us about fraudsters an we were able to keep our money safe this is what gd did well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I use transfers to buy the needs I wanted bought maize for food beddings and ironsheet so that i should improve the roof of my 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?
The moment I saw that I had received the cash, I was so happy because I knew that my problems would be solved.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed for the better. I now eat everyday and I sleep comfortably on my bed. This project has brought joy in my life. My God's will, very soon I will start living in a newly built house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy bags of maize, iron sheets, a bed, a matress and I saved some money which I use to buy my daily basic needs. I would like to use the iron sheets to build a new house.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is really helpful. I will be able to buy food. I will also build a house and buy livestocks.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when i am in good health and whenever i have food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is finding money to buy food.
