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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 is good now and very thankful, i have harvest bumpy this year because i had fertlizer to apply to my crops of which i bought with the money that i received from Givedirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think all of Givedirectly process have been great so far and i can't complain about any aspect of the program. I specifically like the fact that when we receive money we are followed upon to know how we have used the money.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Farming, renovating my house, food and furniture
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient has no issues
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient life has changed for the better
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so greatful for the program cause the transfer was used to buy a bicycle ,mattress
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Rwceiving this money means a great deal to me. I have always wanted to sleep on a Matress i will surely buy with this money. I will also plaster my house, buy fertilizer and buy food with my money
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when i eat good food and all of us are in good health
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i face has been hunger. We really do not harvest alot as we cant afford fertilizer. This leads to hunger in my home.
