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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?
I have a plan that I will have a bigger house as soon the rainy season is over.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am very impressed with how GD is doing their work
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have kept the money in my bank because I want to build a new house after the rainy season is over
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient is still finding it hard to believe but shes so greatful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient now has shelter and food for her household and shes very greatful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to buy ironsheets,food, mattress (beddings) and other household items, the remaining money she will buy fertilizer
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
To me this means that Givedirectly is just helping poor people.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy in the morning because thats when i ran around to find food and money if thats possible for the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
So far the hardest ship in my life is how to make money because i do seasonal business such as selling peas,mangoes which means when they are out of season i literally have nothing to do.
