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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has really improved in the way that I have been able to build a new house with cemented floor and I have enough food for the entire household.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly gives people unconditional cash which helps them to improve their living standards
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the cash to purchase bricks and cement which were used in building my house...I also bought a mattress,bed and some better beddings..
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy after getting the MoMo alert from my phone. I didn't not expect it cause alot of people were saying it was just a joke
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I use to sleep in a leaked house for the past 5 years since I got married. When it rains, we used to stand by the wall, whilst covering our maize flour with plastic. It was painful when it rains at night because we could not sleep. With the transfer, I have bought iron sheets. I am able to sleep without worrying of getting wet.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets, window glasses, matress and 3 blankets
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
it means I will better my life in the sense of house security as well as food security
What is the happiest part of your day?
mainly through out the whole day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
it is mainly the struggle of finding food for my home
