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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($336 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?
May life has changed since i got the transfer from Givedirectly because now me and my family we are benefiting from the business that we started with the transfer from Givedirectly. The business is able to provide us with money to our everyday needs such as food.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
To my opinion I think Givedirectly is a good program and there no any aspect of the program that needs no change.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, bicycle and started small business
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($354 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The recipient didn't believe her eyes when she saw the message she is very happy and thanks GD for the program
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient now has shelter and a good place to sleep
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient user the transfer used the transfer to buy fertilizerizer, food, matress. And with the remaining money the recipient was able to buy ironsheets
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The recipient said she has never had a chance to have such money all her life she will use this money to start a business
What is the happiest part of your day?
When i have food on my table and am able to eat with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
She finds it hard to find money to feed her children and buy clothes
