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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 for the better and all thanks to GD
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so greatful for the program cause with the transfer the recipient was able to buy food iroonsheets and cement
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 felt very good, this is alot of money for me. I could not wait to send my son to withdraw the money so that I should buy a matress. I have a back problem and all I could think of buying is a matress.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now I can sleep on matress and can't lie it is a best sleep I have not had in many years. Am a very old woman with but I feel young when I wake up because I have a good place to sleep. On top of that, I have a house with iron sheet, I won't have problems with the rains this year and this is the best thing ever happened in my like and am thankful to GD.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought Iron sheet and matress
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have welcomed the program with gratitude. I will use the funds to buy food and renovate my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Every time i get a solution to the problems i face, I become happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The most challenge has been prolonged sickness and i lack food.
