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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 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 is so different now as i have managed to pay for electricity and my house will have electricity in no time which is something that i never thought i will be able to do
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it helps out the poor people and that is something that i have never seen before and your organization should continue to help out the [poor people and there is nothing that the organization is doing wrong
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought iron sheets and paid for the electricity
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 it was not what i expected and could not believe my eyes
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now i have enough food for my family. I could not afford to eat 3times in a day but now i do.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Fertilser, paid for electricityand bought food for my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will be a relief for me as I do not have enough food
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon when I eat with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
