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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?
The program that I had was that I had to buy a plot of land and I did that
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There's nothing wrong that GD does and if only this program continued it would be best for us
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have brought a piece of land because I had a balance to settle, food and also glass to roof my house
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?
happy because i didnt have a place.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
own place
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
MALO. STAYING WITH T 3 kidsO BUILD. buying food 2 bags
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a blessing for me because i will now be able to buid my own house rather than renting. I have been renting this house for over 4 years and life is not easy when you are staying in someones house
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning. I am happy to see a new day after sleeping all night
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is finding money to pay rent and buy food. I do not make enough money that i struge to pay rent
