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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I DID NOT HAVE A HOUSE, BUT NOW I AM BUILDING ONE, I ALSO HAVE LIVESTOCK AND I MANAGED TO BUY FARM INPUTS. I COULD NOT HAVE AFFORDED ALL THESE WITHOUT THIS MONEY. THIS PROGRAM HAS REALLY HELPED ME MOVE OUT OF POVERTY. I AM SO GRATEFUL.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
IT IS DOING WELL BY GIVING US A GOOD AMOUNT OF MONEY. WE ARE ABLE TO BUY THING WE COULD NOT AFFORD. IT IS DOING REALLY GOOD, NOTHING WRONG
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I AM USING ALL MY SECOND TRANSFER TO BUILD A HOUSE
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($349 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 very happy, i cant explain the feeling, i am still happy up to date
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
being able to start buying resources for building a house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets because i want to build a house, a mattress and blankets to be sleeping comfortably. I also bought a goat and bags of maize.
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so glad am receiving this money. It is a blessing for sure. All my life i have never had a chance to receive or have such a large amount of money at once. GD has seen my poverty and am very grateful.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when i have food on my table. After working am happy to come home and provide for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is hunger. Tgere days when my children and i do not know where oir next meal will come from. I have to go out look for piece works
