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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?
my life would have been very miserable as my child was having difficulties in travelling to his school and with the money it has enabled me buy a bicycle for him
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
its a good organization that has helped me and my family a lot by providing me with money to buy food,i do not see anything wrong that it does not do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought iron sheets,glasses,wires,bicycle and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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. I thought it was a a lie when field officers told us about receiving money. i was in disbelief.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I will be able to build a house, something i could not have afford
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets, i want to build a house once the rains are over. I also bought a mattress to be sleeping comfortably. I bought fertilizer for the farm and paid labour in the farm. Lastly, I bought clothes and food for my family
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Iam lucky i would like you use this money and buy new ironsheets and food
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Since my husband is away its hard for me to find food on my own
