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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I was struggling to buy food but after receiving the funds from Gd that is now history and we are grateful
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
This is a good organization and there is nothing wrong with GiveDirectly
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought cement for my house renovation and i have also bought enough food for my family
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?
My family and i were very delighted considering our unfortunate background .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Most of the problems now have been rectified I am able to eat every day and assured of the next. That alone is enough praise
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I did not have proper beddings and it was very necessary to buy mattress and a bed for both kids and us parents, further I bought 2 bags of fetliser and food.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use this money to buy food and a proper sleeping place
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when i have food on my table
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I mostly do not have enough money to buy food for my family
