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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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 is now different becauase it has helpwd me in buying materials to mould bricks and when the rainy season is over I plan on building a house. Before I didn't have a proper house that could protect my family and my property from heavy rains
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I believe does a very good job at helping people and giving them the ability to change their own lives for the better. There is nothing I've noticed they don't do well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on buying materials to mould bricks and when the rainy season is over I plan on building a house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($350 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I runned out of words.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The came when I had no food in the house. We slept for four days without food. So the money has allowed me to have food and to have a good place to sleep
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 20 iron sheets, bed, mattress and maize. I also bought clothes
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This is something I have never seen in my life, I will use the money to buy food as it is always difficult for our family to find money
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when we have food in our household.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The main problem we are facing is lacking finances, This makes us to go on an empty stomach since we cannot afford to buy food.
