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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 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?
Iam very happy to have join the programme because I now have a well roofed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has helped me to have a well roofed house. Iam very happy.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy 30 iron sheets, a new bicycle and other things
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 excited and happy knowing that i will buy some of the things that i have always wanted.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There has been a huge difference in my life due to this money from Give Directly. I am now able to sleep comfortably on a good mattress, i will no longer have a leaking roof and am mow putting om good clothes. I am very thankful.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Every season, i struggle with a leaking roof and the money has enabled me to finally renovate my house by buying iron sheets for roofing. I have also bought mattress and beddings as i had poor sleeping place. Im addition, the other money went towards buying clothes and food.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm very excited to receive this money and i thank GD for enrolling me into the programme.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy in the morning hours because i thank GOD for giving me another day to live.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is finding food for my entire family and a proper house to live
