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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($363 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have no new goals, i just want to finish the one i had of building a new house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in giving free transfers which has enabled me to build a new spacious house. However, it does not do well in giving 2 transfers only, at least if it was 3 times better
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy a bicycle, 2 bags of fertilizer, 5 bags of grain maize, 5kgs of maize seed and 35kgs of groundnuts seed. I also bought 6 bags of cement and one bag of lime for finishings to my house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($377 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfers I was really happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life right now is that I can afford the things that I have needed for such a long time.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfers on mattress and blankets, I also managed to buy maize and a bags of cement because I want to improve the flooring in my house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a great opportunity for me to improve my life because i will now buy fertilizer which i always lack because it expensive. I think this is an opportunity to haverst bumber yield
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning. I am happy because that is the time i have the energy after resting all night
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is hunger. This is a big challenge for my family as we sometimes eat once a day
