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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 is a huge different as of now I have a business that is generating profits that means I will not lack any basic thing again in my house I just ask God to continue to look after my business
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Continue the good work your doing I am grateful
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
With the money I invested in a business since i couldn't without the money so i saw this as an opportunity to start a business and i bought house building materials adding on what i bought with the first transfer i also bought furniture for my house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I simply went numb
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There are quite noticeable differences in my present life and life before the transfer. Hunger is obviously a an old story and I now have a descent space to sleep in.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on a couple of things. However at the top of my list was fertilizer as this is a growing season.
After that I bought a mattress, two blankets, iron sheets. I even managed to get some plastering done on my house so that it looks good. I then saved the remainder of my transfer as I am into the fish business. That is essentially my current working capital.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very grateful to receive this money i will use it to build a house and buy a sleeping descent place
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy when my business is doing well and i am able to buy food and other necesities
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I mostly have no food and my family does not have enough blankets and matress
