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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 running water in my compound and my house will will electricity soon. This is such a good change in my life . And I will always remember GiveDirectly for all this
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
For me there is nothing that did not go well. Everything was done as I was told. All I can do is happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the buy a bicycle and pips for a tap in my compond as i am old and i have great difficulties collecting water on a daily basis. I also spent the money on wiring my house so that I have electricity in the home. I bought solar pannel and builds to use for lighting in the mean time while I wait for electricity. I have an old motor bike that does not move as it does not have a battery, I used the money to buy this battery.
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?
i was very excited and even today i am so happy and grateful for receiving the funds from GD
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was failing to harvest enough food due to lack of fertilizer but this year my story is about to change since i have bought fertilizer with the funds from GD
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought iron sheets, cement ad fertilizer and i would like to use the iron sheets to improve my roof and i am so happy since sleeping under a leaking roof will soon be history
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will mean alot like buying food, utensils and rennovating this house
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
