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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 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?
The recipient life has changed for the better and its something she never expected in her life
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
She has no problem with GD
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so very greatful for being part of the program the transfer have changed alot in her life she now has food and proper shelter for her household
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 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 joyous, I did not have any food in the house when I got the money alert. I was happy because I knew I will be able to purchase food .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that we are able to eat everyday. Before we did not know where our next meal will come from.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I did not have food to eat, I therefore bought bags of maize to feed my family.I also bought bricks and irons sheets to start building a house, I have kept some money to pay those that will build the house.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This is good news to me. The funds will really be helpful in so many ways at my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
During day time when am charting with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
