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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($366 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?
Me and my family's everyday lives have changed so much since receiving money from Givedirectly we managed to buy kitchen utensils and i am also building a nice decent house, i really give thanks to Givedirectly
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I believe Givedirectly conducts its processes very well and there is no aspect of this program that i can complain about. I like the fact that we are receiving the huge amount of money twice, this has helped me to afford to build a house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, cement, mattres, beddings and bags of maize.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($380 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I am thankful for receiving this money. I was so happy and couldn't believe that I have so much money in my phone
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was poorand had too many challenges. Had nowhere to sleep and my wife lqcked clothes which I have bought
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought clothes, food and I want to build a house
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means that I will have enough money to build a new house. My house is not durable and it's thatched with grass. I will also buy utensils and goats to raise.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I harvest my maize because that is when I have enough to food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not having enough money to buy food and other basic needs for me and my wife.
