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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($365 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I had never received the transfers I would have still had a lot of problems, in terms of getting basic needs. There is just such a huge burden lifted from my shoulders knowing that I don't have to do as much peace work like I did before. And the fact that I am building a house is just beyond my wildest dreams, and its not just me a lot of people around here didn't proper houses.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD is doing everything well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfers on buying matress and food and other things for the house, I am also in the process of building a house so with the money I managed to get bricks made and I saved some of it to pay the builders when they are done with the house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($381 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was unbeliavable. I am still thankful till this day
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difderence is that i have a decent place for me and my family.The money gave us some comfort
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I fixed part of my house which was falling, bought mattress, kitchen utensils, and maize to last me the rest of the year
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
If i get to receive this money I will use the money to plaster, floor and put up an iron sheet roof on my house so that it looks new and nice. I will also use the money to purchase enough fertilizers for the next growing season so that I harvest enough food so that I do not have to starve come next year
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever we can afford a nice good meal such as rice and chicken
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
For me to purchase fertilizers is a huge huddle as a result my family has always been hit by consistent hunger almost every year
