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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I had plans that I wanted to do when I received this money and I made sure that I used it according to what I had planned
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion I feel that GD has a very good process of making sure that every person in our village is registered up to the last part of the process
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have made sure that I used the money to buy iron sheets, timber and other important resources
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I consider myself a blessed person to have been considered in this program. This will change a number of things on my household. The first thing that I would like to do with the money is to build a house. My house is very small as compared to the number of children I have and the house leaks during rainy season. I bought 20 iron sheets and I will buy some iron sheets using the money to add on the ones I have.
I will also buy some household items such as matresses, kitchen utensils and some clothes for my children. I will also buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am a happy person when I have found money. With money I can support my family with basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My greatest desire is to build a house. I have been failing to do so because of money.
