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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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 I am happy i have finished my house and I am very greatful
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am thankful that I was given a chance to be part of the programme. Everything went well and there is nothing that I want GD to change .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 12 bags of cement that i want to use to plaster my house as i already have a house but failed to finish as i did not have money. I also bought 24 iron sheets for the roof of the boys quaters that i want to build for my children.
I also bought a mattress and a blanket as well as a buvet. I also bought 4 bags of the maize. I did not have kitchen utensils so i bought some pots and plates .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so much joy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was starving and this money helped me to buy food for my household
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used my money to buy a mattress, 5 bags of maize for food, 6 bags of cement for my house and 3 bags of fertilizers for my garden
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means alot to me. I will use the money to buy food, blankets and other household needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am happy whenever my needs are met.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I depend on casual labour to find money for food and its not easy to find a job around here so lack of enough food for my family is the biggest challenge.
