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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?
I now have a new house and I am happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything worked accordingly and I am very impressed with the GD programme
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I Have a well roofed house all because of the funds received from give directly. I managed to buy iron sheets, door frames, bricks and other things that I needed.
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 and speechless. In my whole life I have never had such money and it means a lot to me and my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now a joyful person knowing my life has changed for the better. I am excited that i will finally have a house now and for this year I will have enough food.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have never had a proper house before and now that the money is here, i have started buying Iron sheets, nails and wood for the house am about to build once the rains are over. I have also managed to buy fertilizer for my crops and am hopeful I will have enough food after harvest.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Well, receiving this cash means I will now be able to buy the basic necessities of life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam happiest in the morning when iam preparing to go out to look for the daily bread.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship of my life is lack enough money to support myself. My husband does not fully support me.
