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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($367 USD)
access_time almost 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 is different now because I have a good home and the most important part is that now I have food around the house enough to feed my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD is working just fine nothing that I can contribute there. Just hope that GOd blesses you and lets you continue doing what you are doing for people who are in need. I already see the change that is being made around the village so that is evidence enough that you are doing a great job.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfers on food, the wasnt enough food so I just topped up on that. I then bought windows and doors, for my house. A mattress and also managed to buy clothes for the children. so right now I have bought cement to make a nice floor and all I have to do is pay for construction that has been done on the house and for the work thats left on the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($386 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient was so happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient will now own a House with ironsheets
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used the transfer to buy Food ironsheets and mattress these are the things that were lucking
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am really grateful to be part of the program. This is my chance to removate my house. I have been desiring to have a concrete floor and this is my chance to have one.
I also have a small piece of land. I plan to buy a large piece of land for farming purposes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when my husband sends me money. He is in South Africa working.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Food access is challenging. Mostly we lack food and some basic needs.
