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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 has changed completely because I now have plans with the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has helped me alot i am planning to build a new house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have kept the money because Iam waiting for the rainy season to end so I can build a new house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 transfer I was super excited and I'm still excited
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is that i now sleep on a mattress,I have managed to buy school clothes for my children and I manage to buy food,My children are now going to school with nice shoes and clothes.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy ironsheets because I am building a house and I have already started with the foundation,i also boughr matress,Blanket,2 bags of fertiliser aswell as 2 bags of maize for my household,I bought kitchen utensils,clothes for my children and saved some money for household use.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will assist us in buying Iron sheets, mattress for us and clothes for the children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mornings
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Poor house for me and my family is our struggle and we are worried about the rains.
