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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Yes we have new goals that we didn't have before receiving this transfer,so far we have planned to invest in farming so we have bought improved groundnuts seeds and fertiliser for a start this wouldn't have been possible without the transfers.
We also have plans to build a house next year as of now we have just secured house building materials though we will build next.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion this organisation has helped us alot and we are really grateful for everything we literally have nothing to complain.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
We have used the second transfer to buy fertiliser,and house building materials like cement,ironsheet,door,windows and frames,although we haven't started with the foundation yet we thought it wise to just buy materials in advance.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very excited
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed because I have a good place to sleep, I can eat three times a day which is something I couldn't do in the past and my kids are very happy as well due to this money and what it has done in my life
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought matress, blankets and maize bags because I was lacking these
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I really grateful for being considered in this program. Last year, my house caught fire and I have been struggling put up things. The money is a relief to me because I will be able to settle down.
I will buy iron sheets and mattress. I will also buy some bags of maize and fertilizer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am a happy person when I have enough food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
