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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 would have been a mess as now i have managed to buy iron sheets for my house and there is food for my children something which could have been a problem if i did not receive the cash transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
give directly is a good organization and it has helped me to get things for improving my house that i could have never managed to buy and there is nothing wrong that GD is doing
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought cement 5 baggs,iron sheets ,whoite lime and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy when i received the money from GD and i am so grateful for receiving the funds from GD thank you
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I used to sleep in a leaking house but that is now history since i have improved my roof using the funds from GD and we are so happy and grateful since our lives have changed
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought blankets for my children and i have also used some of the money for improving my roof since it was leaking in the rainy season
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
First of all i will buy land to build my own house
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
