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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?
I never thought for once will I ever live in an ironsheet roofed house but with GD money living a grass thatched house is now history
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it has done well on giving us unconditional cash transfers that's we are able buy things that we want to change the living standards of our lives and that of our families
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent all my money in improving my house, so that it should stand for more years to come , I have used ironsheet on the roof and put cement on the walls and floor
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?
The recipient was very happy to have received the transfer cause she has food and shelter
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient is now able to eat 3 times a day and she has enough food for the next 4 months
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to purchase ironsheets and food for the household
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to buy some livestock to rear in order to raise money for buying other household necessities in future. I will also buy mattress and clothes for the children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mornings
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poverty has always been my biggest hardship. Struggling to find food is always a daily task.
