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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?
THINGS ARE NOW DIFFERENT, WE ARE NOW EATING GOOD FOOD AND SLEEPING ON A BED AND WE ARE NO MORE DEPENDING ON PIECEWORK (GANYU). WE ARE NOW PEOPLE
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
IT HAS DONE WELL IN GIVING US CASH, THERE ARE NO COMPLAINTS
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I BOUGHT FERTILIZER, IROS HEETS, MAIZE,MATRES, BED, CLOTHES FOR MY CHILDREN AND SOME WAS USED TO BOOST UP MY BUSINESS
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 very happy happy. I felt good when the money came and i was joyful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I feel my life has changed . My bussines woukd have died but the meony kept it afloat. We have food constantly in my home.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a mattress so that we have a good sleeping place. I also spared some money to buy fertilizer 2 bags and Maize 2 bags. I also bought ironsheet 10, I plan on extending our house since it is small so these ironsheets will be used for the extended part. I also added money to business which is helping in feeding my home.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so glad to be enrolled in the Gd program. As i mentioned i am a farmer i will use this money to buy things to use on my farm i will also it to buy food and a descent sleeping place for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy when i have food and money
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Most times it is difficult to find money especially when rains did not come very well that year
