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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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 completely because I now have a well roofed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has helped me to have a house with the transfer received
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 30 iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
We were very happ and grateful. We felt lucky as other people from other villages didn't receive this money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference has been moving from worrying on what to eat for the day to decising what to eat. Now we are a happy family and no longer worrying alot.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought iron sheets and cement to renovate the house, mattress and beddings as well as other household utensils. The other money went towards buying good clothes for me and my family.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to purchase food for my household, buy iron sheets for a new house and new clothes for my kids
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon when we eat
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
