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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?
There times when one couldn't know if the food you have in the house will be enough or not but only hoping that it will last for foreseeable future. This year, I had no hope whether I will have food. It was scary at times to look at a place were I always put maize flour. Everyday, I wake up with no hope. But the coming in of GD gave me the energy and reason to wake up everyday because I knew my life will never be the same. Without the transfer, I would not have food nor proper housing.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
It all went well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a bag of cement, lime and paid to builder's who were doing plaster
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 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 so excited and happy..I knew that some of the challenges I've been facing will now come to an end and I will be at peace..I'm forever grateful for this program.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
We now have enough food for the entire household..we eat 3 times a day unlike in the past where we could eat once or twice a day
There is so much happiness in my house..no quarrels,,no conflicts...There is peace and I'm so grateful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to purchase cement which was used in cementing my floor and plastering my house..I bought new glasses and window flames to replace the old and torn that we had..
The money was also spent on purchasing fertilizer,,some seeds and other farming equipments such as hoes and panga knife..
The remaining money was used to buy food,,clothes and beddings for my kids,,mattress..
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will be used in so many ways. First of all i will make plaster for my house. I will also buy beddings and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
We are always happy during harvest time.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
