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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 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?
The recipient life has changed for the and is very happy
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
She has no problem with anything concerning GD
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so grateful cause with the transfers she was able to buy food ironsheets and other household items
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 excited about the money because I know this will be the end of my poverty. I rushed to tell my mother of what has happened, we both smiled and discuss what we should buy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I struggle to make end meets everyday, no income, no job and it is hard out here. The coming of this money has transformed my life, I have bags of maize to take me through January and also next year am building a better house. Thank you GD.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought matress, Iron sheets and 3 bags of maize
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very thankful i will receive such a huge amount of money. I will build a house and buy food i will also buy fertilizer
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am mostly happy when i have money to feed my grand children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The death of my children as am left with my grand children to look after and no one to help me with my day today needs
