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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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?
I could have been living a hard life because i didn't have money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has done better and i am thankful because i had no house now i will build a good house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought timbers, frames and maize
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 heard a tone from my phone then I gave the phone to my helper since i can't read,she told me it was an airtel money message from Give directly i was so happy that i coudn't believe it myself thank you Givedirectly for that huge favour.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My household is better now soon i Will have a house with Iron sheets,my 3 sons had no school uniform because of Givedirectly I have managed to buy school uniform for them,they go to school now with school uniform,and also with full stomach I'm very grateful for everything.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend half of the transfer on Ironsheets and a few other house building materials i did this because i have plans to build a beautiful house when the rains are over,i used the other part of the transfer to buy mattress I didn't have a comfortable place to sleep on so I thought buying 8 inch mattress was a good idea I also bought farm inputs like Fertiliser,i alao bought food maize to be specific and I used a little amount for education for my 3 sons.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so grateful for the money..It means helping us to sustain our household by buying iron sheets and other necessities such as beddings,,mattress
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
