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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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?
I have bought fertiliser in advance that will be used for farming period between 2021 to 2022. Fertiliser has always been my worry every farming period because it's very expensive but also very important. I have always wanted to go into commercial farming but agricultural inputs has always been my biggest set back. GD cash transfer has given me the opportunity to start my dream. I am seeing myself supplying rice in the next few years
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
By giving us unconditional cash transfer, I saw that GD did that well cause everyone was able to do what he/she has always wish to do.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought iron sheets, matress, fertiliser and maize. I have saved up some money that will be used to pay for door frames, window frames and other building materials.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time almost 4 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so excited when I got a text message that the money was in
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Now I am sleeping comfortably in my iron sheet roofed house as I was sleeping in a grass thatched house.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Mattress, 20 iron sheets for a new house, 2 bags of maize for food, beddings and clothes
Enrolled
access_time almost 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money means alot to me. I live in a house that is made of grass and change the grass every year. This money will help me build a new house made of bricks.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am happiest whenever I have my basic needs met.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
There are alot. I lack food, clothes, a nice house among other things.
