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Asiyatu's family
Asiyatu
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Casual labor
faceAge:
20
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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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 have a well roofed house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am very impressed with the GD programme.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy 5 bags of maize , blankets and some of the things that I needed using the transfer received
 
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 so happy to reveive these funds. It was my answered prayer
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Everything in my family has changed.i am able to have proper foods and cloth my children
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, 4 bags of maize, 2 bags of fertilizer, matress and blankets are things i bought using the gd funds. My life has changed
 
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will be used to buy food and some household basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever i have food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I dont have proper beddings and mostly i lack food.