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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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 IS VERY DIFFERENT, I WILL SOON BUILD MY OWN HOUSE. EVEN IN MY VILLAGE, MOST PEOPLE HAVE BUILD NICE HOUSES WITH IRON SHEETS, ONLY A FEW HAVE GRASS ROOFED HOUSES
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
IT HAS DONE VERY WELL BY GIVING US THE MONEY. EVERYTHING IS GOING VERY WELL. I CANT COMPLAIN
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I HAVE SAVED SOME TO BUILD A HOUSE WHEN THE RAINS STOP
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?
The recipient was so 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 now the household has shelter and food
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfer to buy ironsheets, mattress and food for her household
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i receive the money i am planning on buying furniture, food and a bicycle, i need a bike because In have children who at some point may get sick even in the night so the bike can help ismn such situation to get them to the hospital. Further more my farm is very far away so to carry our harvest to our home it is so difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy in the evening after long day. So during the evening is when i find peace of mind.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
It is difficult for us to find money to buy food, during harvesting season i do i work as a casual labourer, but when that season goes it is hard for me to find money to buy food since i do not have a reliable source of income.
