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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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 was lacking food and clothes for kids which witg this money i have managed to buy maize
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing very well because we are now able to buy food with tge money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets, matress and a bicycle including food and clothes
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 was very happy up to mow I'm still happy because I knew I was going to buy what i needed
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We are eating and sleeping well because we have food and a good matress.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets and matress, blanket for me and my kids remaining money I bought maize and uniform for kids
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have six children and a husband. This house is too small for us. Receiving this money will mean alot to me as I will be able to build a bigger house for us. My current house is thatched with grass and I would like to buy iron sheets which I will use as new roof for my new house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I can say that I am always sad because its hard finding food every day but now that Givedirectly has enrolled in their project am sure I will be happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I try my best to farm every year but this side of the village is flooded with water most of the times which results in harvesting low yields. I also depend on casual labour to find money so buying clothes or beddings is so hard for us.
