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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 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?
I would be living a life of struggles with no food and a descent house but many thanks to GD since the funds have helped us to buy food and build houses
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has fulfilled its promise of giving us the funds so there is nothing wrong with this orgainzation
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought bricks, cement and iron sheets and i will use these materials for building my house after the rainy season
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient was so happy she didnt believe it cause she had alot of problems on her household
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
With the transfers she was able to buy food she was able to buy clothes and fees for her kids for that she's greatful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfer to payback her debts and she used the rest to buy food ironsheets and other household items
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Well, iam thankful to GD for this cash because it will help me renovate my house which is in a dilapidated state. I will buy iron sheets and and bricks.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning because Iam strong at this time. I wake up with energy to go out to look for daily bread.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Basically, I lack money to buy food, and other basic necessities of life. We do not have a reliable source of income as a family.
