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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($342 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 believe that I will see a lot of difference the next rainy season as I will have moved from this dark grass thatched house. I cannot wait for the construction of my new house to commence. I am very thankful.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion what Give Directly does well is the entirety of this program. It is always good to give to the poor
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With my first transfer I bought iron sheets and have set aside money from the second transfer to buy bricks when the rains have stopped. I currently live in a small grass thatched house and would like to demolish it so as to use the space for an improved house. Just something modernized and much bigger house. I also bought food and a few goats.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
im very happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
theres a change as i have things
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
food livestock and iron sheets
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will assist me to renovate my house and buy food for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mornings are my happiest times of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I am now sick frequently and not able to move like i was doing before due to my old age.
