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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($339 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?
Unlike before, i now have the potential to have a good looking house that does not leak. When the rains stop I will have the chance to put up in a very good house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Well, GiveDirectly does well by targeting the most vulnerable people in the remotest areas to improve their living conditions. In the same way, i have not seen and observed where GD does it wrong. This organisation just have to continue the good and charitable works to the poor.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have not yet spent the cash. My plans are that this week i buy 4 bags of cement to add on those i bought with the first transfer and start building a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 i will sleep in ironsheets house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am happy at my house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets, food, matress
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean a lot in my life, i will be able to buy iron sheets for renovating my house, i will be able to buy food and other household necessities
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm mostly happy during afternoon hours of the day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
It is mostly hard to find household basic needs on a daily basis, like food, soap and other groceries.
