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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
I am now very happy as I can afford blankets, a good bed and now a good house. These are things which I would never have had in my life but now I have them.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my view, GD did well by coming to our village and assist us in this manner, there is nothing bad that I see. Everything went well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Firstly, I made sure to make my family food secure by buying several bags of maize. The other went towarfs buying extra materials for the house am building such as iron sheets, nails,wires and frames. The other was for household items such as basins,buckets and blankets.
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?
The recipient was so happy and excited cause she didnt believe the message when she received the transfer
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient life has changed for the better in so many ways all thanks to GD
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to purchase food, ironsheets and other household items that he was lacking. He never thought of having such in his life his very greatful
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means that now our household will have a stable source of income. Me and my husband do not have any source of income because all we depend on is small labour jobs. This money is a new start.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually happy in the evening because this is when I am sure that my family has eaten.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We worry about food and a secure place sleep. We have a house yes but not somewhere safe as we cannot afford a bed.
