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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?
My life has completely transformed. Before the transfer I never even imagined being able to fix my house. I lived in a grass thatched house that was consistently cold, my floor was dusty and unkempt. So when I got my first transfer I fixed the roof with iron sheets and now with this second transfer I am cementing the floors. Words even fail me on how much to appreciate.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I love this organization. I do not see anything that should change. All I see is honesty.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my second transfer on cement and maize. I bought cement so I could finish renovating my house. Since my house now has an iron sheet roof, I want to pair that with nice cement floors. And the maize is my family's' staple, to ensure that while we live in a nice house, we are also able to eat three times a day.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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..I knew that the major challenges that I have been facing will now come to an end...
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest change has been that of improvement in the way we eat..Nowadays we eat food 3 times a day since we have enough food..
Also there is increased happiness in my household..everyone is happy,,no sad faces
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money received was used to purchase mattress,a bed some clothings and beddings.
I also bought bags of maize which were processed into maize flour,, kitchen utensils such as pots,,plates and cups..
The remaining money was used to purchase fertilizer which I applied to my maize garden and ironsheets which were used to improve the roof of my house...
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so excited that i willreceive this money and to be honest I'm really happy
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favourite part of the day is during evenings because thats when we find food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is to find sufficient food for my family thats the problem and I'm so certain that i will use the part of the transfer to buy food.
