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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($367 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Our life is very different now, because we never used to have money to buy things we needed.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly doesnt need to change anything about themselves, the money that they give is enough of a good job well done.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on housing materials, we are building a house so thats where most of the money is going. roofing, cement and bricks.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($386 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient didn't believe when the transfer was sent was overwhelmed with joy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The household used the transfer to buy food which will help her household
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to purchase Ironsheets
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have always wanted to start a business but lacked the financial means to start one and now with this money I will start a small business of selling fish
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I can afford atleast 3 meals a day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I heavily rely on casual Labour for survival and the problem is it is not always automatic that one would easily be found and as a result I do struggle to feed and provide for my household
