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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
before Give directly I had no hope I will ever build a house but now I have all the resources to build one strong house iamgonna call home
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
giving us money and not telling us what to do with it rather just advising us to use it on things that should improve the living standard of our live is the best things that Give directlydid well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
for along time i have always wanted to build my own house but due to unavailability of funds it was impossible, when the money reflected in my account all I wanted was to fullfill my dream of building a house I should be calling home so I have bought sand, burnt bricks and ironsheet awaiting for the rainfall to pass so that I should start building my dream house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I have always wanted to start a small business for myself. when I received this money I was excited knowing that I will be able to do something for myself
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have been always wanted to live in a house fully roofed with iron sheets. Now it's a dream come true. I haven't yet fixed it but atlist I have bought them and I know in due course I will fix them to my house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought Iron sheet to fix my house which was glass thatched considering the rains coming. I bought a second hand motorcycle which I am running it for business bringing a certain amount of money everyday.I bought martless to be sleeping comfortably, clothes, 2 bags of maize.
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will assist us a lot to build a proper house and other necessities but for now priority is a proper home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
We are always happy in the evenings.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
