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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 is now different because I am able to do things with alot more ease and I was suffering wuite alot and now I'm much happier
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think Givedirectly does very good work at helping people it has changed alot of lives. I can't think of anything that GiveDirectly does not do well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent this money on buying beds, mattresses and roofing materials to make some improvements to my 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?
I was very happy and thankful because I knew that this money would help me with everything that I lacked. I was simply happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am eating enough times a day now which is a big difference . I now know that I will have a house this is the biggest change in my life something that I thought was far fetched is happening . I am so greatful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 25 iron sheets for new house that I plan on building. I do not have a house of my I live in my brothers house who is married in another village. This money will help me have a house of my own. I am waiting for the rains to finish off and then the constructions will start.
I spent the other money on a mattress so that I nolonger sleep on the hard floor with just a simple mat between us. I also bought 4 bags of maize to help feed my family and also sent some money on kitchen utensils which I did not have enough . I bought clothes for both my children and my self because we do not have anything new.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so grateful for the money...I will use the money to purchase necessities such as beddings and clothes and to build a new house...
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough money to buy food for her entire household
