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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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 in ways she never imagined and for that she very greatful
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program she's very greatful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfer to fix her house she installed iron sheets she was also able to buy food and other household items
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 more that excited. I have never handeled more then k 200 00 kwacha in my hands. I Never expected it. And I was thankful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I couldn't not afford to eat properly, I could not manage to buy food. As of now, I am able to eat everyday since I can afford to buy the food.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was sleeping a mat, so i managed to buy a martless, I bought basins for keeping clean water, clothes to cover myself, and 2 bags of maize since I didn't t have anything to eat
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means helping us to sustain our household by buying iron sheets and other necessities such as beddings and clothes
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Nor having enough money to buy food for her entire household
