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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?
My life is now much much stable. The program found me in dire poverty, with no home and no income. But now with these funds I am confident that I will soon move into my own house. My brother has housed my kids and I for a long time because we had absolutely nowhere to go and I am glad that that changes soon.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, give directly has rescued most families in my area from extreme poverty. If you came right now you'd find that people are much happier and can fend for themselves, indication that the program really went well in all aspects
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
As I want to build my own house, I have bought 50 bags of cement, nails in different sizes, and brick reinforcement wire so that the moment the rainy season is over I should immediately start building my house. I also bought food as well as clothes for my children. I am happy that I will soon move myself and my kids out of my brothers' house to our own stable home.
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?
i was very happy and was only relying on piece works but now i have money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now a happy person , i can now manage to eat 3 meals a day.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on Iron sheets, bricks, mattress and 3 bags maize.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will use the money to buy a mattress since I sleep on a bare floor. I will also buy enough food since I am not food secure.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when we have eaten supper
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have been sleeping on a bare floor and that has been affecting my back in that it hurts most of the times
