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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?
My life has changed so much that I thank God for everything. I build my house using mud and I was told to plaster it using cement before 10 years otherwise it would have fall down/ or damaged. A day couldn't pass without me thinking on were I get the money to buy 20bags of cement. I tried working as a house helper but all I could manage was to buy food. GD has given me an opportunity to achieve the requirement of me to plaster my house, and I have done it. I am really greatful
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I admire the process that GD field officer do by verifying the house if it is an active household or not. That elemented alot of people who were invited by the chief to receive money on his behalf. I also like the the process of collecting all names during Baraza. That enable alot of villages to be enrolled.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 20bags of cement that I have plaster my house and 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?
Me and my whole we were very happy for the money knowing that will have food to eat and also will build an ironsheet house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The difference is I have never farm crops as I have done this year due to this money I know I will harvest more yields
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on Iron sheets, Mattress, fertiliser and food since i was in need of these things
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very happy to receive this money. My husband and i will use the money to buy fertilizer and other things needed for farming
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am so happy when we have enough food to take us through the year
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
We are un able to buy enough fertilizer and other farming tools so as we produce more farm produce
