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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?
My life has changed completely because soon i will have a new and well roofed house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has helped this village to have the things that we never had before, things like matress and beddings.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy 25 iron sheets, kept some of the money because i want to plan on building a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($386 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was extremely happy. Both myself and my husband
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Life has definitely changed and we are very grateful. We can now enjoy things we never thought we could.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the transfer to buy bags of maize for the family. I also paid rent for a land where I can now farm. I am planning to also build myself a house so I bought Iron Sheets and am making bricks.
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy to be enrolled in the project. My house is thatched with grass so I plan to use the money to renovate my house. I will also buy beddings for my family. If I will remain with some more money, I will see what I will do with it to help my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I have all my needs for the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not having enough money to buy fertilizer during the farming season.
