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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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 will be able to to build a house, once the rains are over. All because of GD transfers
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
give has done well. i will be able to to build a house, once the rains are over. All because of GD transfers
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have bought bricks,topped up iron sheets for building the house. i have bought bags of maize for food. I have also bought kitchen untesils.
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 felt very very very happy and joyful. I cannot fully explain my joy. I am very happy up today.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My day to day life has changed now my home looks like a home now the things that I used to lack I now have. Now even my children can tell the difference.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on buying iron sheets . I want to build a small quarters for my children. I also bought a mattress and blankets so that I have a nice enough place to sleep. I kept some money to help me with food and I used some of the money to hire help for my garden.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very greatful because with this money my life has changed just by thinking of the things that my life will change with.
What is the happiest part of your day?
during the day
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
