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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($366 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?
My life has changed greatly and i am greatly thankful because i was able to add food in my storage to carry me for the rest of the year. In addition i will have a well finished house which is something that I could have struggled to achieve.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion there is nothing that I feel that GiveDirectly did not do well because it allowed my home to benefit for the programme fairly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Since i recieved my second transfer, i want to fix the roof of my house. My husband built me a good house as per standards her in the village and because we did not have enough enough money for an iron roof we used grass for the roof.
With this money we saw it as an opportunity to complete our home and buy iron sheets as well as timber for a good roof.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($381 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient is so happy and greatful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient has enough food and good shelter and she's very greatful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient will use the transfer to fix the old house and also bought clothes and other household items
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money has come at the right time as I believe it will enable me to purchase enough fertilisers for the next farming season as this has been my main challenge resulting in my household facing constant hunger.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I like to listen to music and that keeps me going
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
For me to find money for fertilizers has been my more than a challenge and this has been affecting my maize production.
