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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?
My life has changed so much as I have bought things that i admired before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The program went on well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought cement, bricks and i paid money
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so sweet more than sugar because I knew i was going to build a good house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
my life has changed a lot, i didn't know how to buy cement, ironsheets and I am eating enough food with my family
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets, cement, fertilizer and nails
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have received the program with gratitude. In my old age, all i desired was a good house with iron sheets on the roof. I see my desire being fulfilled with the coming of GD. I will be able to build a nice house now. I have been also looking forward to have livestocks. I only have doves and i will buy some goats when i receive my transfer.
With my old age i cannot manage to carry out all farm activities. The funds will help me hire labor and buy some farm inputs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy when i find money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main challenge is house. My house is small and leaking during rainy season. I also lack food.
