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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 USD)
access_time almost 4 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 more than the recipient ever imagined.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient faced no problems with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is very greatful cause she was able to buy food ironsheets and clothes for her kids she also kept some money for future use.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy, when I received the transaction. I was eagerly waiting for it.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
So many things have changed, but the biggest things is that I have been able to buy iron sheets and in due course I will be able to maintain my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I live in a glass thatched house, so I bought iron sheets to maintain it, I bought a martless and blankets to be sleeping comfortably, I Bought clothes for myself and my children. I also bought bags of maize to feed my family. Lastly I bought kitchen untesils
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to do small business and other necessities for our family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always at my happiest level in the afternoon.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poverty is our biggest hardship in life as we were born into it and we have nothing for our children.
