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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?
I have food now in a time were in the past i would have been sleeping hungry. I will have a house that I can leave for my children in the future. I am happy
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
When the money came I was very happy knowing that I have recieve yet another transfer to help with my needs.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 35 iron sheets and poles for the roof of the house that i plan on building. I also kept some of the money so that I can pay the builders when the constructions start after the rainy season is over.
I also spared some money so that I can buy a bicycle so that I nolonger have problems moving around.
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?
I was happy when i received the cash transfer because i knew that my house will no longer give me problems more especially during rainy season.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My daily life is now good because Give directly has provided me with capital for my new business and helped me to maintain my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets food, matress and maintained my house but iam still waiting for the last cash transfer to complete maintaining my house because it is still leaking
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means that now I have a house that does not have a falling roof. It means I can sleep peaceful and worry about lesser things.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I do not specifically have any time of the day that I can say I am happiest. I will all depend on how the day is and if at that time I have all that I need.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship that I faced is that of food. Being a second wife to my husband I have to go and find food for my home by myself most of the times which is quite hard.
