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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($335 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?
I have food in my home that will last me for months. We also have a business that will help support our home.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
There was nothing that GiveDirectly did not do well in my opinion everything went well and I am very happy
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the to buy 15 bags of maize as i did not have farm any maize due to lack of land. I also bought a bicycle that my husband is using as a Taxi to make money which is helping in supporting our day to day life. I also bought some kitchen utensils .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($351 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I Felt very happy to see the message on my phone because I never expect to get such a huge amount of money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My life has changed completely because I now have a motorbike which I use for business.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I was able to buy a new motor bike with the transfer received from give directly.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Mostly will buy food and utensils
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
