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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 USD)
access_time over 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 I am very happy. In my household things have changed, I have a good sleeping places and I have food which means i am now eating three times a day. I am very happy
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing that GiveDirectly did not do well and in my opinion everything was done as I was told by the officers and I am just happy that Things did turn out as I was advised
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 7000 bricks for the house i plan on buildings, i also bought 3 different types of nails for the roofing and frames for both the doors and the windows of the house.
I bought 2 bags of maize to used as food within the home and purchased 2 bags of fertilizer for next year's planting season as this is something that I struggle to find on my own.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient didn't believe but when she got the text she was happy beyond measure
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient life has changed for the better cause she was able to buy the things she was lacking in her life, she will be able to build her own house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Recipent was able to buy food ironsheets and also paid fees for her kids with the remaining money she bought matress and other household items
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access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will build my own house. This house belongs to my sister who is in south africa
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
