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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 different now because i building a house was just a dream few months ago,but now my dream is becoming true all because of Give Directly and I'm very grateful for this.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion there is nothing that Givedirectly did not do well,everyone who had a household in our village got enrolled and literary there is nothing that went wrong.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I took a small amount of the money and I bought 2 bags of maize to be honest i haven't spent the rest of the second transfer yet,this is because i want to build a house,I'm just waiting for the rainy season to pass inorder to start the house project.
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?
the moment i received the money, i was very happy. i knew that i will be able to buy some of the basic things i could not afford in the past.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i used to sleep on a mat, without any blankets. i could only use a small piece of cloth to cover myself. the same scenario was happening to my children. we were having a difficult time to sleep during cold seasons. when i received the money i bought mattresses and beddings and right now we are sleeping comfortably with my family. even as the cold season is approaching i am not worried at all because i know we are safe as a family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received my money i bought mattress, iron sheets, beddings and food. i bought these things because i was in need of these things but i could not afford them.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Am really grateful for the program. I will be able to build my house and buy some iron sheets for roofing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Everytime i have enough food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The most challenge has been money to build a house.
