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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?
My life has changed because I depend much of farming produce which it did not do this year. From the harvest I sale some that I use the money to buy fertiliser and to pay for my children school fees. I harvrsted enough to eat for the year but I had no extra to sale for school fees. I had no one to turn to for my children's school fees. I thought that will be the end of their education until GD program was introduced in the village. I was able to pay school fees for my children and I am glad that I managed to buy fertiliser with by the grace of God, I will have enough to eat, and to sale to cover for my children school fees next year.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The program was perfect fine
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have saved the money that will be used to pay school school fees
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 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 doubting if it was true untill I heard from my other friends that they have also received". I am very grateful for the opportunity
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
" I am so relieved because I have managed to pay school fees for my children".
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
"I have managed to pay school fees for my 3 children that are in secondary school"
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is really helpful and am happy to be part of it. I have two children who are at secondary level. Am facing challenges in terms of schools fees. The funds will help me educate my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening hours when am with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Finaces to support my family reading to shortage of food
