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Idaya

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Casual labor

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($341 USD)

over 3 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

I would be leaving a stressful life since it is now difficult to find income but the funds from GD have given me a relief

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

As of now Give Directly is doing a good job but i do not know where they are not doing well

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I am planning to buy iron sheets so that i will be able to improve my roof since it is leaking

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

271500 MWK ($351 USD)

over 3 years ago

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

I was Very happy knowing I will do what I have been faillingto do with my house right now I have plastered it all

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.

I had no good place and hunger was every where in my home but now all is history

What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?

I spent the money on matress , cement, food,fertiliser and i paid the labourers

Enrolled

over 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

I'm so excited and I'm not afraid of anything i will use this money to help my self with things i have been struggling with.

What is the happiest part of your day?

I'm always happy during the day because there's light while in the evening its all dark.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship is finding food and a sustainable source of income that all.