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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 USD)
access_time almost 4 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 will have a new house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has helped me to plan properly and I will have a new house .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have kept the money in my bank account because I am planning to build a new house after the rainy season is over
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?
I was very happy amd excited. This was so as i npw knew am going to build a house and own it. I have always struggled to have a quality home and all can say is thank you for this money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed as I can now be able to afford food for me and my family. Since fertilizer has been a scarce commodity due to lack of money, I feel very optimistic that am now going to harvest more.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have never owned a good house before and this no at has given me a chance to construct one. Hence I have recently been buying materials such as Iron sheets, cement, wood and other smaller materials. The other has been kept to allow the rainy season to pass first before buying extra materials. I have also been able to buy maize as well as fetilizer for my garden. The maize will abale me to have food whilst waiting for the harvest season in March-April.
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me build a better house for my family . I am so thankful for this chance
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I see my grandchildren playing
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am keeping my old mother who is very sickly and it is hard to keep up buying her medicines
