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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time almost 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
No new goals
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in giving free cash transfer which has helped me find most of my needs. I have however not been able to finish my house construction project which i started so an extra transfer would have been more welcome
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 25 iron sheets and 4 bags of fertilizer
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 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 because I could afford the things I lacked
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am living a peaceful because my plans are going just fine because
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought bags of maize, two bags of fertilizer and I am moulding bricks
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving money from Givedirectly means a lot to me. This year, my harvest was not really good and I don't have enough food. I am planning of buying more food which will sustain us throughout the year.
I will also buy fertilizer in readiness of the next growing season. I am also looking forward to purchase iron sheets and beddings.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am a happy person when I have made some sales from the farm produce.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Hunger is the main challenge here. I also lack money to buy fertilizer.
