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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?
I would not have managed to renovate my house if i wasn't enrolled in this program. These funds have helped me to have a good house. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for changing my life in a very remarkable way.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I have no problems with GD. All is being handled well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to complete my house's floor and i have saved some of the money for future use
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 because i never really expected that i as going to receive this amount of money in my entire life. I had plans to finish building my house, but no hope of money so the transfer came in timely and this left me very excited.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life is different now because as i go to the farm, i have no worries about where i am going to get fertilizer. I have bought fertilizer using this money and this means that i will have enough food through out the year. In addition to this I am able to cater for my children's nutrition and education needs. This is unlike in the past where i was not able to do all this so yes, this money has made a huge difference in my life.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used it to renovate and finish my house, buy food, kitchen utensils, fertilizer and pay for my children's education needs.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me open up a business
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I have eaten with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have always wanted to open a business to sustain my livelihood but did not have the financial boost
