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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($339 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?
From next month I will for the first time in my life start sleeping in iron sheets thatched house. If it was not for this transfer, i would never sleep in such a house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly targets the right people who are the needy. There is also no favouritism in the way GD discharges it's operations. I will be lying if I point out any shortfall with this organisation. It is perfect.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iam planning to renovate my house. I have not yet spent the cash because i just received it about 3 days ago. I bought iron sheets with the first transfer and this transfer will be used on labour to roof it. The other part of the transfer will be spent on food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 so excited and happy because this money meant ending some of the challenges I've been facing
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We now have enough food for the entire household and better beddings..
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money was used to purchase a bed and a mattress since we didn't have in the past..We bought some blankets and clothes for everyone in the house..
The remaining money was used to purchase ironsheets which will be used to renovate our house in the future..
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy food, fertilizers and some clothes for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening after having supper
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
