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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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?
My life has really improved in the way that we now have enough food for the entire household as well as some livestock such as goats and chickens.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly gives people unconditional cash which helps them to improve their living standards..
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
He used the money to purchase food for his household and his relatives...He also purchased solar,,bicycle and radio.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy. I have never have this huge amount of money. I was grateful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My house is hygienic. I have proper Resources for the kitchen. MY family is also well clothed.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i did not have food for the house, therefore i bought bags of maize. i bought fertilizer and seed for the farm and also paid labour for those cultivating for me. I bought a bicycle to ease me with mobility. I bought clothes and blankets for the house. Also we did not have enough kitchen untesils, therefore we bought basins, pots, cooking sticks ad plates
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help me to buy enough food for my family as i am currently starving. I also plan to use this money to buy fertilizers for my garden; build a better house for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I am returning from casual labour with food for my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Starvation as I am already starving since I did not have enough the previous growing season
