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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My goals have not changed now that i received these funds from GD. I have always wanted to have a house and i used my transfer to build one. I personally think shelter is tje most important thing for one to have.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing wrong with the way GiveDirectly does its work. Everything is always on point.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my recent transfer to Build my house by pating the builders and also buying some of the materials to be used in the building. I also bought food and kitchen utensils like pots plates in my home
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy about it
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed because I didn't have the things that I have bought
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought maize, iron sheets and blankets
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy to receive this huge amount of money because I got divorced and it's a challenge to feed my children all alone so the money will help me alot to buy basic needs
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually happy in the afternoon because it's the time I get assured of having food to eat with my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have been troubled alot with persistent illness of my child and it cost me alot every time he gets hospitalized
