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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have always struggled with my shelter for as long as i can remember. Every year i spend money buying a new paper bag to use when thatching my house with new grass. Sometimes i do not have enough money and it is disastrous during the rainy seasons. When i heard i was receiving this money from GD i imagined what my life would be like living in an iron sheet house and that is all i wanted to do. I am so glad i have managed to complete my goals and that my goals never changed
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does everything very well. It makes sure every eligible person is enrolled in this programme. Helping people like me is no small job and i am gratefull for the work GiveDirectly does
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my recent transfer i bought bags of Cement to use for my floor and also the outside of my house. I also used the money to buy maize and groundnuts seeds to plant and also chemicals to use in the next farming season.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy to see a message on my phone that give directly has given me the help i was longing for.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed completely because of the assistance given from give directly. I will have a well roofed house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I received the money and I bought 22 iron sheets, Mattress and other roofing materials.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I want to buy iron sheets because I am tired of buying grass to roof my house. The money will meant having iron sheets roof.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am mostly happy during the night cause it's the time I reflect all that day activities.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is finding money to run the house. As a village head, I have a huge responsibility over my family aswel as the entire village which it's difficult at times to work on both roles as I am required to feed my family.
