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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time over 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 been helped in so many ways with the transfers. I have been able to buy food, build a house, and also farm accordingly
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has done so well. i have been helped in so many ways with the transfers. I have been able to buy food, build a house, and also farm accordingly
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought iron sheets, cement , doors for building a house and also fertilizer for the house. i will also pay the builder
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
We were very happy and thankful to Give Directly for enrolling us into the program. Our life has changed a lot.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We are now able to eat adequately than before, some of the utensils bought have improved outlook of the house and that brings us joy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have used the money to buy iron sheets, cement, wood in preparation for the house am about to build. I also channelled some of the money to buy matrees fas well as fertilizer for my garden. Since we also lack enough food most of the times, i bought several bags of maize and other household utensils.
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The funds will really help. I will buy matress and beddings. I will also build my children's house. I also desire to do business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever we find a piece work, we find money and buy food. The entire family becomes happy after eating.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
