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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 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 beyond her imagination she's very greatful
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues at all with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient life has changed for the better she was able to buy food clothing 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 very happy. I had already planned what I wanted to do with the money. So. I was very happy to see the alert in my phone
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was sleeping on the mat, now I have a martless and I can sleep comfortably. Also we are able to eat 3 times a day which we could have not afford before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought Iron sheets to build a boys quarter for my children and for fixing my toilt. I have bought 3 bags of maize to feed my family, I have saved some to buy 4 bags of fertilizer. I have also bought martless to be sleeping comftably and a door to provide security for my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will be helpful i will buy food
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
