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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 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 be struggling to build a new house but thanks to GD for the funds i will build a new house after the rainy season
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Everything which GIveDirectly is doing for us is perfect there is nothing wrong with this Organization
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the funds on buying a new mattress and bags of cement which i am planning to use to build a new house
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 was happy and knew I had freedom. The money gave me freedom and peace of mind knowing that I have something of my own
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have food now this is something i struggle with. Now mostly because it is in times if hungry. I am happy and greatful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets 24 that i plan on using for the roof of the new house i will build. I bought mattress so my children and 1 for myself and my husband.I bought 2 bags of maize flour since we did not have any food at the time.I also bought 2 bags of fertilizer which was used for my garden
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This is a support for mw to help my household
What is the happiest part of your day?
All the time I'm always happy because I am alive
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
