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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?
My life has changed completely because I now eat proper meals.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has helped me to buy the things that I needed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 15 iron sheets, 4 bags of maize, clothes and other household items using the transfer received from give directly
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 excited about the transfer received from give directly because I never expect to get such a huge amount of money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now have a new matress and sleep comfortable at night.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my money on buying fertilisers, a new bicycle and a new matress
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means alot to me. I will use the money to buy iron sheets for my house which is tchatched with grass now. I will also buy a matress and clothes for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I have enough food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
