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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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 would still be struggling to renovate my house and feed my family but the funds have really given me a relief and i am living a happy life
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
nothing is wrong with this organization you are doing a great job
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have spent he money iron sheets, clothes, food for my children. The iron sheets will be used for improving my roof since it is leaking
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 was very happy and joyful to be enrolled into the program and finally receive the funds from Gibe Directly. Most of my problems have now been drastically reduced.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference is the mood we have now as a family. At first we were always struggling in finding food and getting enough sleep as i was always worrying. Now i have a peace of mind knowing i will harvest plenty due to the fertilizer applied and seeing kids being happy because they have clothes and enough food is a wonderful feeling.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The money assisted me a lot in a lots of ways i wasn't expecting. I had problems with having enough food so i resorted to buying several bagsm of maize. The other went towards buying fertilizer for my gardens and since the initial garden was small, I rented another garden to expand my harvest. In addition i also bought mattress and other house utensils for better food preparation and uniform for my children.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program will really be helpful. I will buy food, farm inputs and proper beddings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever my husband sends me money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
