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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
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in giving free transfers to us in the rural areas who have so many needs which the government alone cannot manage. GiveDirectly can do better in giving more than 2 transfers, at least 4 times
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 8 bags of maize and paid labourers who helped with farm work. I have saved some of the money so that i build a house next year
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
307200 MWK ($378 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy when i got the money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i have brought things that i didn't have so this money has helped me alot
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have brought mattress, duvet and iron sheets. i have kept some of it to use for moulding bricks
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money is a relief as it will help me to buy enough food for my household since we did not harvest enough food this year due to lack of money for fertilizers
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I can afford to feed my family atleast 2 meals a day, lunch and supper
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I lack money for fertilizers resulting in my household harvesting very poor yields consequently leading to constant hunger
