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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
i have been able to buy resources for the house, which i could not have managed on my own.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has helped so much, i have been able to buy resources for the house, which i could not have managed on my own.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought iron sheets and cement. Once the rains the are over, i want to start building a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 because I have never received such amount of money at the same times which helps me to buy things I never thought I would be able to afford in my whole life. When the rain stops I will be able to build a house with iron sheet, it is a dream come true for me and am thankful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The big difference in my everyday life is that now I have money to take care of my family, afford everyday food, Sleeping on matress and when the rain stops I will build a better house. The house am living right now is old and had doubts if it will last for the next 3 years but GD has rescued me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheet, matress and 5 bags of maize
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to build a house and buy food
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My husband is sickly and this money will help me in buying him medicine
