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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($339 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 is so different as i have managed to buy iron sheets to improve my house which is something that i have never thought of doing as i did not have any money
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
the organization is doing very good by proving us with money so that we can improve our houses and buy food and there is nothing that the organization is doing wrong
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought iron sheets
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($349 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy. My life is different and i am grateful
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now sleeping comfortably on a bed with warm beddings. I will also start building a house eventually.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i bought iron sheets because i want to start building a house, mattress and blanket to be sleeping comfortably, and bags of maize for food.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will now be able to buy farm inputs for my garden especially fertilizer in order to be food sufficient next year. For many years I have been unable to harvest enough maize for consumption and I believe this is my chance to have a bumper yield next year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when iam with my family having supper or sharing stories.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life has been lack of money to support my family. This makes me struggle every year to have a good life in terms of food and other basic needs.
