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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time over 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 in ways she never imagined
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues or complaint's about the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfers to fix Thier home and bought food for the household
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 so happy i received this transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
As of now everything has changed in my dairly life. I manage to eat three meals a day. My children have good and clean clothes and i do not burden my neighbours with borrowing farm utensils anymore
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the money i got from Gd i managed to buy 15 Iron sheets for a house am yet to build after tje rainy season is over. I also bought 4 bags of fertilizer, 5 bags of maize and some farming utensils that i did not have before. I had to go to my neighbours to borrow a hoe before which was a burden to tjem but i bought my own right now.i also got 3 blankets and clothes for my children.
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access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Will start a business and buying house utensils
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
