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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
Now my house is being finished and am very happy
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am very satisfied with the way Givedirectly has been on me
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought building materials and cement to finish my house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 very happy that i got these funds. This year i did not get any coupons and i just knew i will still be able to buy fertilizer
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I am now avle to sleep eat comfortably unlike it was in the past. My life has changed for the better
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought 14 bags of cement at 8000 each so i use to pluster my house. A matress as i have always wished to sleep on a comfortable place. I also bought 3 bags of maize at 15 thousand each and 2 bags fertilizer at 22 thousand each.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so grateful for this program as it will enable me to buy food since I do not have enough food to last me and my family. I will also buy fertilizers for the coming rainy season so that I harvest more
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon after we have eaten food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I find it hard to provide and feed my family since I am old and I have an extended type of family
