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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($341 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have managed to build a house, and did farming without taking loans from anywhere else. The transfers have helped me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD has done so well, I have managed to build a house, and did farming without taking loans from anywhere else.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
We started building a new house with the first transfers, Now we are going to finish it up with this transfer. also we are going to do house maintainance to the house we are currently staying in.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy to see the transfers in my phone. This money has reached and assisted In ways I could have not afford.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We are able to eat properly, Hunger is no longer an issue
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have been able to purchase 26 iron sheets which I will use in roofing my house, I have bought 15 chicken and 5 goats for livestock farming. I have also bought a mattress and blankets to be sleeping comfortably. I have bought bags of maize to feed my family. I was also able to purchase fertilizer which I used in my farm.
Enrolled
access_time 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will be of great help. I will be able to buy farm inputs, livestocks and maintain my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Whenever my husband brings food for the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
