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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?
Now that i have the money, i have been able to start rearing livestocks and build my own house. Without the money,this would've never been possible.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
You have no idea how much our lives have improved with the cash transfers. Even if you come and observe us,we are not the same individuals that used to struggle for basic needs. Our lives have changed for the better,the program has been our saving grace and i did not find any fault with it.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Most of the money has been spent in purchasing new iron sheets for the new house as well as school fees for my child who is in secondary. Another good amount has been used to purchased 4 goats and another has been spent on food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($377 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i recieved my money, i felt good inside. This was something new for me and all i could do was smile. Honestly i am greatful.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Right now my family is now eating 3 times a day and my children are more happy these days because they now have school uniforms.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have a small piece of land that i farm on and i have used part of my transfer to rent out a piece of land so that i farm more maize for food. I have also bought 22 pieces of iro sheet. I do not plan on building the house now but later next year. I have also bought school uniforms for my children.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means alot for me and my household as it will enable me to build a much more good looking house as the one I currently live in is grass thatched and made of mud. I would would want to use the money for purchasing fertilizers for the next growing season so that I harvest enough food and do not have to starve anymore
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I can afford to have at least two meals a day as I am not working and is so not have a stable source of income to afford me decent living
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have always wanted start a business but the financial means to afford that and now with the coming of this program, I believe I will now be able to fulfil my dream of starting a business of selling and buying maize
