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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($366 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 had a very small house and it was a shame, sharing the small house with my children. I built a very big house with the transfer. My house has 3 bedrooms and it has an iron sheets.
Before the transfer, I could sleep on an empty stomach but after receiving my transfer, I bought enough food for my house. I used to have debts before the transfer and now I am a free.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD is a very nice organisation to me. The amount of money is enough to do greater things. I have been doing farming for so long but the money I could get was only MK 50 000 and thus the maximum amount after toiling. My 2 transfers have helped me a lot.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My main desire was to build a house and I spent most of it to build a house. I used my second transfer to mould bricks such that I hired some people who were moulding it n my behalf. I also bought doorframes and windows.
I also bought 6 bags of maize. I didn't have enough food and the food I have bought is enough for the year.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means so much to me,I'm very grateful for this opportunity,there has never been a programme that i ever benefited in this village this is my ever first programme to be enrolled so I'm so thankful.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during noon hours sometimes I just find my self happy for nothing specific during this time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The happiest hardship I'm currently facing is of shelter,as you can see i live in a very pathetic because and I'm not a happy person at all,secondly is my sleeping place,its fun but not fun that i can't afford a mare sleeping matt not necessary a mattress and as soon as i get the transfer my biggest wish is to have a nice sleeping place.
