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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($367 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Life is very different now. Without GiveDirectly I wouldn't be able to have the things that I have now .life would have been very challenging.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does everything well, and the fact that it does not involve chief when selecting who to benefit I am very happy about that
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I managed to spend the money on different things like food, I was able to buy a bicycle, I bought clothes and I am also improving my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($386 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very thankful And excited. I will be able to build a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Building a house is something that I have always wanted. Now this is going to be possible
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought 24, and am moulding bricks because I want to build a proper house. I have also bought a bicycle for easing transportation. I have also clothes for my family.
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access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Building anew big strong house is what receiving this money means to, it has always been my dream to have a house big enough to occupy all my family members but the one iam living in now is very small because the bigger one leaks
What is the happiest part of your day?
All day iam happy because i know God has blessed me with the gift of life
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Being unable to provide enough food to my children has been the biggest hardship i have faced in my life, because i also look after my wifes parents as such having enough food for both of them is not easy
