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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($339 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?
The recipient was beyond belief when she got the text of the money
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so greatful for the program cause with the transfer she was able to buy food clothing and fix her house and for that's she's very greatful
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?
Upon receiving the message of the transfer I was so happy that I danced with wife through out the day.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed to better. My house had no enough food and we were sleeping on a leaked house which was possible to sleep through out the night during rain season. Further to that, I had no beddings, we used to use maize sacks but it's a thing of the past.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Firstly I bought iron sheets and all materials that will be used to roof my grass thatched house. Then I bought food about 4 bags of maize and beddings for my children.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I have been saved from my predicament because honestly I was so worried about how I will be able to earn a living from now to the next harvesting season. This cash therefore will help me quite alot when I receive it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam happiest in the morning. I usually wake up with energy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of enough food. I do not harvest enough food for my family every year.
