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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 different now because i have a good house. My house was not cemented and every week i could look for good clay soils to smear the floor. it was a tiresome job and my dream was to cement my house one day. Since i have received my transfer i have cemented the floor and my house is smart now. Thank you Give Directly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel like everything is done very well i cant point at something that was not done well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received my transfer i bought cement which was used to cement the floor of my house. the other amount was used to buy food and other basic needs.
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 beyond happy. I did not have these things that I now have . When the money came I was very much happy and excited.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My day to day life is now different in the sense that now things are better for me. I nolonger worry about my house or food. This I can say gives me a sense of security.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a mattress, my house did not have doors I bought this. My house did not also have a veranda, I bought bricks to build this and also bought iron sheets for the veranda. I have always wanted livestock i took the oportunity and bought livestock. I also bought food mainly maize and fertilzer for my farm.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will assist me to finish my house which I started with my husband as well as finishings for the house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy in the evenings although am always happy despite my problems any time of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We have always struggled to be food secure despite engaging in farming for many years.
