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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($334 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?
My life has changed since i got the transfer from Givedirectly because i have never had livestock before in my life such as goats, this is my first time and i hope these goats will help me in the future when i sell them.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The program is very good and it has helped us quiet alot and i appreciate receiving the transfer twice and the money was enough to help me build a house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, buildin a house, bicycle, 2 bags of maize
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I am so grateful and proud i was one of the people that got this money. I can not begin to imagine my life without these funds
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My home is now a home. I am able to eat on good plates. I slerp on a descent place and eat food all because of gd. At first i could not do all that
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy Matress, blankets, furniture and fertilizer.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me to build a new better house as I have an old small house. I will also be able to buy food and fertilizers for my farm
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when we have eaten as a family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Hunger. I dont have enough food to last me for some days
