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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
For now my goals are pretty much the same as before. I wanted to build a better house and the transfers aided in me getting close to my dream.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I honestly do see anything that is wrong with the way GiveDirectly is operating at the moment. I am impressed
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought so many things with my transfer. I bought 2 bags of fertilizer because I would like to not be secured for this year's farming season.
I also had a passport made for my son who has traveled to South Africa for work and God-willing I shall continue to receive assistance through him.
My house also needed some maintenance works and I have bought window frames, doors and glasses for the Windows. I built this house over 4 years ago and have only managed to finish things like glasses and window frames through GiveDirectly
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was grateful for the money i was given because for three years now i have been wanting to finish my house but couldn't
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
my life is changing because of this money the plans i have made is that i want it to help me for the long run
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have brought 9 bags of cement, 24 glass panels, i have also used some of the money to send my son to South Africa and have also used some of it for plastering costs
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I so grateful for being considered in this program. This is a blessing to my family. I will use the money wisely by buying bags of cement so that I can plaster my house and have a concrete floor. I also plan to buy window glasses, furniture, beddings and matresses.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when I am eating with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main challenge is money access. We don't have a reliable source of income.
