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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 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?
If I did not receive these transfers, I would not have managed to build a house for myself. It would have taken 2 years for me to source money for a house. This program has made it possible for me to build a house within three months and I am very grateful for that.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Many people in my village are very happy with the work of GiveDirecrly. We have built nice houses for our families and the village looks developed as compared to the way it was before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I am planning on finishing the house that I started building using the first transfer. I have bought iron sheets for the roof of my house. I saved some of the money so that I can buy cement to use while finishing my house.
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 so so excited and i thanked God for this program..Im still grateful up to today because i have been able to finish up some of my projects which could have taken me atleast 2 years to finish.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have been able to complete my house and I'm now staying in my new house together with my household..
Also,,I have made alot of profits since I bought new stuff to my existing business..
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to purchase a brand new bicycle which I use when going to the lake to fetch fish...I bought some ironsheets which were intended for improving my mother in law's house since she had a thatched roof..
Some of the money was used to purchase fertilizer and paid some labourers who were helping me out in my garden..I also bought some clothes to my kids and wife...
The remaining money amounting to k20,000,,was used to top up on my existing business of selling fish..
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I depend much on business to any a living. With the transfer i will extent my business capital and i will improve my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
It depends with how business was for that day. But mostly i am a happy person.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I had parents who had no interest with my school which i feel if they were able to pay for my school fees i would have been better than now.
