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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before, when buying food, i would buy a basin of maize, now i am able to buy bags of maize, and i am food secure.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GD has well in helping us solve our needs each individually without forcing us
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have bought bags of maize for food, and i also bought clothes, mattress and a bed.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($356 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was excited when I received the money. I was not anticipating at that time. The message came in the evening, first thing in the morning I rushed to collect the money from the agent.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before the money, I was not able to pay fees for my child who is in the reception class. I have been able to pay to fees for my child after the transfer. I have also bought 1 goat ( I have borrowed one goat from my neighbor for breeding) .Going forward, I would want to have a heard of goats for selling which I was not able to do before the transfers. Therefore this transfer has provided with capital for me.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy 2 blankets considering the cold weather that comes when rains start, a bed, 1 goat and 4 bags of maize for consumption. I was also able to buy school uniform and paid fees for my child.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is really great. I will use the money to renovate my house. I will also be able to buy a bicycle to ease movement. I have also been wanting to buy a goat and this is a chance.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Everytime when there is a party.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have been lacking financies to renovate my house.
