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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
If I did not receive these transfers I would not have managed to start building the house that I want to build . Looking at my income it would have taken me many years to build a house. Thanks to GiveDirectly because using the tranafers that I received I am now building a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did a very good job in our area. I was impressed with the approach. The field officers were respectful and cheerful. They responded to all our questions clearly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have a plot in town and I ysed the money to buy iron sheets, bricks, door and window frames. My plan is to start building a house on my plot.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 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 because this is not something you would get anyhow.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed a lot because, i didn't have trouble finding food as before and I have managed to put enough fertilizer in my garden including sleeping on good beddings which i couldn't manage on my own before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought food, fertilizer, household items, matress and curtains
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so grateful for this money. I will use it to buy matress and beds for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i have new clothes good food and enough money
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
