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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?
I have managed to building a new house. Iam very greatful
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly always makes sure that recipient are being treated fairly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house after receiving the transfer
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($353 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 very happy, i could not believe that the whole amount was mine and i knew that my life has changed
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i was staying is a very small house where there was very little space and it was always my dream to build a big house but i had no source of income , with the money that i have received i have started building a big house where we can stay comfortably with my family . we never had food to eat a home, we could eat once a day but now i have bought food and we are able to eat more than once a day
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
when i received the money i bought iron sheet , food and other house building materials
Enrolled
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
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day..
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
