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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
Ever since I received the cash gift from Give Directly in December 2020 up to now 3 months later, my life has completely changed. I have been able to buy items that I did not think I could be able to have. Firstly, I bought iron sheets that I will roof my house soon after construction is done. Secondly, I was able to buy clothes and beddings. I have never cover myself with a blanket before. I used to cover myself with mosquito nets that ministry of health was contributing free of charge country wide. At the moment, I am able to cover myself with the most beautiful blanket and sleeping on the matress because of GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything went on well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought building materials such as bricks, timber and frames that will be used to construct a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 and I was very thankful to God for this grace.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
feeding my family was a challenge, now i am able to buy food for the whole family. Hunger is no longer a probem
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I want to build a house once the rains are over, therefore i have bought 22 iron sheets and 2 doors in advance. I also bought 2 bags of fertilizer for the farm, 3 bags of maize to feed my family. I bought a mattress to be sleeping comfortably.
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean so much for me. I will build a better house for my family and buy food as well
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I have eaten with my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
