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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($365 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?
I have lived in my small grass thatched house for a very long time. My goal was to build a house with these GD funds. And am glad i did just that with my money. I have built a house something i only thought about
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There is nothing wrong with the way GiveDirectly works
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my money to buy 6 bags of Cement, a frame to put on my door and food. I also paid people for the labour of thatching my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($379 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 grateful for being a GD beneficiary. The transfer meant a lot to me. I pray that God should bless GD.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was a worried person because I had no food. The transfer has made me buy enough food for my family. I used to sleep on the flow, just a mat but because of the transfer I have bought mattress and my sleeping place is comfortable.
I have also been struggling to finish my house but I will be able to do so because of this transfer. As I said, I am planning to build a Boysquarter. This is another achievement of the transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I sat down with my husband and planned what we need to buy. Then I went to buy 8 bags of maize. We have been sleeping on an empty stomach in the past. I also bought mattress such that I am now sleeping on a comfortable place.
I also figured out that I need to build a Boysquarter where my children will be sleeping. So I bought all required materials such as 15 iron sheets and 8 bags of cement. I also bought kitchen utensils such as 2 basins and a set of pots. The remaining part of the money will be used to buy my day to day basic needs.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money has meant reducing some of the problems that I have, I have a very small piece of land which I farm maize and I only get enough food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am the happiest in the afternoon because I spend time with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
In 2000 I had suffered from epilepsy and I could not do anything and it was very hurtful, I was not allowed to participate in any activities.
