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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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?
I will forever be grateful to give directly for the opportunity. My life has changed completely.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Iam very happy because I will build a new house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 30 iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house after receiving the transfer from give directly
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 so happy, I saw that God has answered my prayers. I jumped after receiving the SMS if money transfer because I have never handled such huge amount of money at once in my whole life. This was my favorite day and everyone who has never seen me dancing, they did.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I had no good place to sleep, me and my whole family. The condition of the house is also very poor, I will build a good house with iron sheets when the rains stop. This was never something I thought will be possible in my life because I am very poor. But GD came into my life and changed it all, I really appreciate GD and God should bless you all for what you are doing, do the same to other poor people Inneed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 2 matress, bricks, iron sheets and door frames.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
She is so grateful..the money will her her sustain her household by buying iron sheets and other necessities such as beddings
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough money to buy food for her entire household
