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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($334 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 was able to harvest alot of maize this year which was never the case in the past. I am very happy because I know that I will not suffer with hunger this year
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion everything went well and there is nothing that GiveDirectly should change on its processes.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy fertilizer and also hired put help in the farm. I bought 3 bags of maize as the time the money was coming I had run out of food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the money whilst I was doing piece work at a certain garden, when I got the money alert, I stopped working right away and rushed to my house and showed my wife the message. It was Abit late, and I we agreed to cash it out the next day. I did not sleep the whole night, the night was so long. I remember waking up at 4am just wondering around in the house until it was dawn.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am speechless. I was Avery poor man with no home. My house was one of the bad houses in the village but now it has been rated as one of the best. I used to sleep on a maize sack before,but now I spent my night sleeping on the bed. My night are short because of the comfort and help that GD has given it to me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have used the money to buy 12 bags of cement, 2bags of lime, a bed, wireless/radio and 2 bags of maize. I also bought clothes for my wife, myself and children.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will mean a lot to us as it will help I if so the house especially floor and plaster. We will also adjust the house to accommodate our family, a good toilet and bathroom.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Mornings
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Having proper toilets. We have always struggled every rainy season as the toilet always falls due to rains and strong winds .
