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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?
The life of my grandma has change so much soon after getting the cash transfers. She was able to buy food which will take her for the rest of the year which was possible for her to do so.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
They did everything well, I don't think there is anything that they did not do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 10 bags of cement, 5 bags of maize, food and I paid for the builder who was doing plaster in my house
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 because I was not able to afford food, maintain my house. I was more than happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have been able to maintain my house. The house was in a very bad shape. Now I am not even afraid of the rains.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought cement and sand to Maintain my house,paid those doing house maintainance martless and a blanket to be sleeping comftably, bags of maize to feed my family, I also give some to my child as pocket.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means alot to me
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy in the afternoon hours because thats when i sit and chat with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
So far my biggest hardship is how to find food to feed all my 10 grandchildren that i live with.
