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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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?
Now my life is very different from what used to be. I am able to eat and leave in a comfortable house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I habe not a thing to complain about the conduct of Give directly all i see is blessings. And i am very thankful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought building materials like iron sheets bricks and nails and further i bought small goats so that i should keep them as a business. To sustain both food and money
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time 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 saw the alert, i know my problems will be solved. i was more than thankful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
hunger is no longer a problem. we are able to eat throughout the day. Before the transaction we were in extreme poverty.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought cement, I am in the process of plastering my house. I did not have a blanket to keep me warm at night, therefore i have bought one. I also bought a bicycle to ease me with transportation. I also bought food for the family (maize), and various kitchen untesils
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When i get this money i want to buy cement for my house. This will mean that my house is improved because i want to do plaster the whole house. This will beautify my house. I will also use part of the money to buy food. I barely have enough food in my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
The evening is my happiest time of the day. This is the time i am together with my whole family after a long day of searching for food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I dont have a specific hardship to say but ii face hardship in my everyday life. Life ia always hard when you cant provide for your children
