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Meria

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Casual labor

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($340 USD)

3 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

would have been stressed a lot to find food for my family but now am a happy person because i can afford to buy food.

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

it is providing people with money that is helping people solve their problems and we are very grateful for this.

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I have spent the transfer on iron sheets, cement , door flames and food.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

271500 MWK ($356 USD)

over 3 years ago

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

The recipient was so happy when the transfer message was received. She never thought of ever sleeping on a matress but thanks to GD that was possible

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.

The recipient now has a house with iron sheets amd with the rains the family will have shelter

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

The recipient used the transfer to buy fertilizer and ironsheets.

Enrolled

over 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

Once I receive this transfer I will renovate my house, buy food and pay fees for my child.

What is the happiest part of your day?

Am happiest whenever I have enough food to eat.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

Lack of enough money.