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Siileni

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

297300 MWK ($366 USD)

over 2 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

i am very happy because now i have things that i didn't have and my life has improved drastically

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

all is well with this organisation because the things that were promised for me were given and i believe that everything is ok with this organisation

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

i have bought iron sheets for my house, timber logs to improve my house as well. i also bought a bicycle for household use and 20 bags of maize.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

307200 MWK ($381 USD)

almost 3 years ago

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

I was very happy to be the recipient of GD's donation. It was a very happy day

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.

The biggest difference is the ability to buy things that my family needs. I have saved some for emergencies

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I bought blankets, iron sheets, solar panel and cement

Enrolled

almost 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

It's means that now I will be able to afford all the things that I never thought I would.

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am happiest through out the whole day.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship that I face in my life is that of having adequate food for my home.