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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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?
My life is different now because i have improved my house and am staying in a good house now. My house was not in a good state and i really wanted to improve it but i did not have enough money to do the job. Since i have received all my transfers i have i have cemented it, a i have bought new windows and i have also bought new roof for my house. I am very happy because i am staying in a good house now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
i feel like everything is done very well and i can not identify anything that was not done well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received my transfer i bought cement which was used to improve my house. the other amount was used to buy chairs as we used to sit on the floor and i was admiring chairs. the remaining amount was used to buy mattress and other basic needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i received the transfer i was so excited since it is the amount that has never been given to me just like that so I was really excited.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that i have now renovated my house it has plaster,cement on the floor I'm now living comfortable and this may seem nothing to some people but it is a big deal for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
All along i have been wanting to renovate my house since it never had a nice floor and finishing so as soon as i got the transfer i used part of it to buy cement and all the materials needed for the renovation,i also bought 2 bags of fertiliser that's all.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy with this grant i will use it to finish up my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am so happy when i am healthy and have enough food to feed my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am mostly unable to harvest enough food as i do not have enough money to buy fertilizer
