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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am differentiating my life as i am eating daily at home as before by this time of a month i used to go search for pieceworks to get money. this time around i have money for food
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It has done better in helping me get food in my house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought cement to build a house and i also kept part of my transfer for daily usage at home
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 when i received my transfer. I should also extend my gratitude to the entire GD staff.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There is a big difference in my life. I managed to hire labor for my maize field, i bought fertilizer which i could not manage on my own. I also bought cement with the funds. Am also sleeping on a nice place. I enjoy the comfort of matress.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
In the first place, i bought maize. I had hunger so i had to chase that problem. I then bought fertilizer, mattress, Cement, clothes and supported my kids with learning materials.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This means alot to me and i have welcomed this programme whole heartedly
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is during noon hours because that's when i eat Nsima unlike in the morning because i don't eat anything.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is how to make money for basic needs and food,also i sleep in un finished house i would love to finish it as soon as possible.
