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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?
It could have been difficult because we couldn't have a chance to improve our house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly has helped us reduce our poverty, we are eating well because of this organization
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought cement, paid builder, blanket, matress abd fertilizer including maize and also a bicycle
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?
It was a happy moment because after withdrawing the money, I was able to do what I had not been able to do for ages.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference this money will make is that I will be able to have a better and permanent house, one that will not be leaking like my previous one.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The most important thing I have spent this transfer on is building a house. When i received this cash I started building this house and Iam sure when I get the next transfer I will be able to complete it. I also bought food for my family and other household necessities.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am excited with this money. I will use it to finish constructing my house. The other fraction of the money will be used to invest in a small scale business which I am yet to decide.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Iam happiest in the morning because I do have that energy to go out to work and earn a living for my survival.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Basically, my husband does not have a reliable source of income apart from finishing which most of the times does not meet my all of my needs.
