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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I used my transfer to build a house and I didn't finish it, there are some things remaining so my new goal I want to put cement floor and plaster the house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirently do well by Helping people with money and I dont see anywhere where it doesn't do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my transfer to buy cement to built a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($376 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I could not believe it. This is a large sump of money that i have never received. I was very happy and thankful at the same time.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my house has been being able to afford buying food for my family. Currently I am able to afford descent meals and we are able to eat two to three times a Day, Which was not the case before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I did not have a proper house, with this transfer I have bought 30 iron sheets,bricks and other various building materials which Will be used throughout the process clothes. I am also going to pay the builder using this very same transfer.
I failed to yield more harvest during the last farming season. As such I have bought bags of Maize topping up the ones I already had. I have been using the money for buying relish and various groceries in my house like soap, sugar, cooking oil, salt just to mention a few.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means that I will be able to build a new house. The house I am living in is too small. I will also make sure that I buy everything that's needed in my home like food and clothes. I want my children to be happy so I will buy them new clothes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I find money to buy all my basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not having enough money to take care of my family. I depend on casual labor like washing other people's clothes and helping them in their farms. I don't find work everyday which makes life hard for me.
