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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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 would still be struggling on how to renovate my house but the funds have give me such a relief and after the rainy season my house will be renovated
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
As of now let me say that everything which GiveDirectly is doing is perfect
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought bricks and i am planning to renovate my house since it is in a bad condition
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 happy. I could not believe for a moment that I had this huge amount of money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We no longer have hunger problem in our family. We can afford to eat descent meals.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets, I want to build a house this year to replace the glass thatched one. I paid school fees for my younger brother.i bought fertilizer and I also bought a mattress to be sleeping comfortably.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means helping us to sustain our household by buying iron sheets and other 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
