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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 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 am living in a house loofed with ironsheet and this is the biggest different that is there in my life because to be honest i couldn't have afford to buy ironsheet on my own
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
give directly gives us freedom on how to spend our money except things that can cause harm to humans and the environment
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money but window and door flames, 10 bags of Cement so that i should improve my house, i user the remaining to buy maize for food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i am a very happy person and i jumped with joy the moment i got the transfer
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
am now living in a better house and have enough food.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have used the transfer to buy cement, mattress, food, clothes and kitchen utensis
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The project is helpful. I will buy iron sheets to build my own housr because now we are staying in our relatives house. I will also buy nice beddings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever i find a piece work and get paid.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
