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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Well, my life is very different now with this transfer. Before i received the cash, my children had no good beddings but now they have them. I used also to walk long distances on foot but with the bicycle I have bought, I travel with no difficulties.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well in terms of how it enrolls recipients in this program. All eligible households in a village are enrolled. This gives no room for conflicts from non-recipients due to jealous because everyone benefits from the program.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
When i got my second transfer i bought bicycle to ease transportation challenges. Part of the transfer was spent on purchasing beddings for my children. I also bought 2 bags maize for consumption. Finally I processed a passport because i want to go to South Africa to look for piece works.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I had joy because I never expect to get such a huge amount of money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I now eat proper meals and I also bought a new matress , with joy we are sleeping comfortably on a matress
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
" I have managed to buy 25 iron sheets and other roofing materials to build a new house after the rainy season is over using the transfer received
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means I have been given a chance to at least have a decent house that I shall not have to worry about 're roof every year when we approach the rainy season.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually happy the at the end of the day. It is because I am less stressed
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship would be that of food. It is hard to find or have enough food through out the year.
