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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I don't have a reliable source of income and it has been very difficult to make goals in life. The only money I get goes straight to buying food.
I have been desiring to build a house all my life. It's just been a dream and on my own I failed to do something to cultivate the dream. I was moved to set up some goals when I heard that I will received money from GD. My whole life dream was not left out and it was the main goal to be achieved with the transfer. I bought all materials needed to build my house and I am happy that the project is on. I am so grateful.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
To my side, I don't see anything which GD is not doing well. I have benefited a lot from this program. GD is helping a lot of people in rural communities. I have managed to build a house because of the money I received. The program has brought joy and peace in my life. I also have a phone because of the transfer.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Since my main goal was to build a house, my second transfer was used to buy building materials such as 2 wooden doors, door flames, 6 bags of cement. I also paid the builder an amount MK 100 000. I have also saved part of the money so that I can buy some materials as I build the house.
I have been struggling with hunger for the past decade and my harvest last season was not enough. I used part of the money to buy 4 bags of maize for food processing. I had bought some maize with my first transfer and the 4 bags I bought with my second transfer was an additional.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment that i saw the message that i have received money from Givedirectly I was very happy knowing that i will be able to purchase many things that we lacked
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Me and my family's everyday lives have changed so much since receiving money from Givedirectly, i have been able to buy food for my family and also I am building a decent house, all this couldn't have been possible if it weren't for Givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, timbers, bricks, bags of maize
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will solve most of the financial difficulties that Iam facing especially a proper house. It is an honour to receive this money and for now I am not going to say much until I receive the transfer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam happiest in the evening when Iam having supper with my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is lack of money to buy basic necessities of life such as old and shelter. This is because I do not have a reliable and sustainable source of income.
