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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($365 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 have been having new goals that i initially didn't have before receiving this transfer, apparently i have plans to build a house this is something i never thought would be possible regarding my financial capabilities,as of now i have managed to buy house building materials like bricks ,Iroonsheet.
I plan to build my own house because i have been living in my mothers house for five years since mine got destroyed with heavy rains GiveDirectly has given me an opportunity to build my own house and I'm very grateful.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion everything that the organizations did was remarkable i have nothing to complain about and I'm super grateful for everything that GiveDirectly did for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my second transfer i have used most of it to invest in my farming activities so i have bought fertiliser,seeds and a few house building materials like doors and windows.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($377 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received the transfers I felt happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that now I am able to afford things.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent Transfers on buying a mattress and I am in the process of building a house so I bought some roofing. I also managed to buy some bags of maize
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means everything to me and this is a blessing for my family and I. I have already made plans on how to spend the money. I will start with building a house, but better beddings and buy fertilizer. As you can see, my house is very poor so I will spend the money wisely
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am going to bed because this is the time that I get to rest after a vet tiresome day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in my life was when I gave birth through operate (cesarean) and I was told not to eat certain food stuffs and the ones I was allowed to eat I could not afford.
