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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The recipient is so greatful for the program cause she now has her own house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything went well with the recipent and has no problem
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is very greatful cause she used the transfer to purchase ironsheets food and other basic household items
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy, I have never had this amount of money in my life. I was very excited because I knew I will be able to build a house better than the one I have.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Having the capacity to start building a house. I have already purchased door flames, window flames and bricks. Something which I could not afford.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought bricks, door frames and window frames in advance to assist me when I start the building project. I have bought blankets for me and my children to keep me warm at night, clothes for me and my children, bags of maize to feed my family. I have also been able to buy fertilizer inadvance.
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will help me a lot in different undertakings. I have been struggling to make both ends meet.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Everytime when i am with my children
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Financies to support my family resulting into lack of basic needs.
