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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?
Me and my husband were able to build a house and bathroom during the time when my husband was employed as a road foreman. Up to date the house is still strong but the bathroom was damaged by the rains few years ago. We used our neighbors toilets coz we had no money to construct out own. The cash gift has enable us to construct a modern toilet that we are currently using. I bought all the materials necessary for the project using the cash transfer. Thanks to GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The program is was well designed, everything went on well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought food and iron sheets
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 very excited and happy because this money meant ending some of the challenges that I have been facing before.. For instance I managed to purchase some clothes which I never knew that i could have..
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There is so much happiness in my household unlike in the past since we now we can afford to buy enough food which we even eat 3 times a day.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money was used to purchase fertilizer which I applied to my maize garden and and I paid some labourers who were helping me out in my garden..
I bought bags of maize,,some kitchen utensils such as plates and pots..I also managed to buy clothes and some nice beddings foe my kids..
Lastly i bought cement which was used to maintain our toilet which was not cemented.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will help me pay fees for my chidren
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I am chilling with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I pay school fees for several people and its not easy
