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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 completely because of the funds received.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has helped me to have the things that I needed. Many people have benefited from the programme.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have managed to buy fertilisers and also bought livestocks for farming using the transfer
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?
the moment i received the transfer i was very excited. i was more excited knowing that i will be able to buy enough food for my family at once and my house will be renoveted.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i used to do piece works in order to provide basic needs for my family especially food. i could rarely concentration on my own activities because what was important was food for that day. the moment i received my transfer i bought enough food for my family, this has made me to stop doing piece works and concentrate on my own farm activities. hopefully this year i will produce more food for my family.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i received the transfer i bought iron sheets and other materials which will be used to renovate my house. secondly i bought food since i have been doing piece works to find money to buy food for my family. the remaining amount was used to buy fertilizer and other basic needs.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money means alot to me and i really do appreciate getting enrolled.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is during noon hours
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is how to find food for my family.
