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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 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?
I could have not maintained the house if not for give directly transfers. I now have a descent and strong house,
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
give directly has done well, I have been able to maintain my house and also construct a toilet which i did not have.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought cement for flooring and also tiles. I am in the process of maintaining my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 when I recieved the money. I can hardly wait for the next transfer as you can see I have already installed a solar panel and I have lights in my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I would have been very sad because I could not have managed to fix my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy doors for my house as you can see my house does not have proper doors so I used the money to buy doors. I also used the money to buy a solar panel so that I can have light during the night.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
So far my family is so excited that we are receiving this huge amount of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy in the morning hours because after waking up i do my chores and seat down to relax.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
So far the biggest hardship is food and I'm looking forward to livestock farming.
