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Rashidi

Country:

malawi

Occupation:

Subsistence farming

Age:

Campaign

Malawi Large Transfers

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2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

264000 MWK ($338 USD)

3 years ago

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

I would be living a stressful life but i am now happy since the money has helped me and my family and we are no longer living in poverty

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

My has changed since i received the funds and i am so happy with GD continue doing the great job

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

I have bought maize, iron sheets which i am planning to renovate my house and i have also bought bags of fertlilizer

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

271500 MWK ($352 USD)

over 3 years ago

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

am so happy and joyful

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

i now have enough food which was previously a challenge .

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

I have spent the transfer on iron sheets, bought land, food and fertiliser.

Enrolled

over 3 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

I am so grateful i received this money. I will use it to make my house and buy fertilizer to usr in my farm

What is the happiest part of your day?

I am happy when i have enough food to feed my children

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

Mostly i do not find enogh money to buy fertilizer to use at my farm