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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
I used to live in a leaking apartment but things have changed now
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I appreciate that Give Directly is doing a very recommendable job when it comes to elimination of poverty
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to do the following; building a house and getting food for the family
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
the moment i received my transfer i was very happy knowing that my house will be improved and i will be able to provide enough food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
my house was in a very bad state, when i received my transfer i thought of improving it by cementing the floor and buying glasses for the windows. i also improved the door as it was in a very bad state. currently my house is improved , we are living in a well cemented house and am assured of security as compared to the past.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received my first transfer i bought materials to improve my house because my house was in a very bad state. secondly i bought food for my family because we rarely had enough food at home. the remaining amount was used to buy mattress and other basic needs.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help us buy some maize for food as we are starving. The money will help me buy irons sheets for my house which badly leaks
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I go to work in my garden especially during this rainy bseason
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have many children to support and I am failing to provide for them as I depend on casual labour for survival and its not always easy to find piece work
