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Lucy's family
Lucy
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
31
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
297300 MWK ($364 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different now, I now have a business which is running smoothly, and also generating income in my family. I am also able to buy food everyday which could not be possible before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Life has always been hard, Give Directly provide us with a huge lump-sum as a gift. This money has allowed us to deal with our problems individually and without conditions. Give Directly has done well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I managed to buy all the building materials With the first transfer, currently I am building my house. I have topped on the number of Bags of Maize I had for food., I had a small business, after getting the second transfer, I allocated a certain amount to my business, so that i should be able to be generating income and profits.
 
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access_time almost 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean alot to me because i want to plan on starting a new business and plaster my house
What is the happiest part of your day?
Anyday
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have been looking for a capital to start a new business