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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 alot after these transfers now I have a strong house that will stand for more years to come
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I fill like give directly did well on visting each and every house to conduct census and did not involve the chiefs on the village list other wise the program could have filled with imposters
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I already have a house but I used dambo sand on the walls so after I received my transfers I have bought cement and I would like to cover the whole walls of my house with Cement to stand for more years to come
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 felt very good and now I am happy and I am for ever greatful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I nolonger sleep hungry because I do not have food. I have enough food to eat three times a day. I am happy even my house looks nice which is a change.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 10 bags of cement to plaster my house since I already had a house but it was unfished I also added window frames and glass. I also bought 3 bags of maize so that i have food on my plate .I went on and bought 2 bags of fertilizer to help boost my harvest. I added a bed and buvet as well
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means helping us to sustain our household by buying some necessities such as beddings and clothes
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day...
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not having enough money to buy food for her entire household
