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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?
am now able to afford to buy food without stress and i boasted my business which is making a lot of money now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
it is doing well by helping a lot of people without favoritism.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on buying more things for my business and food
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($348 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment i saw the notification message that i have received money from Givedirectly i was very happy and very grateful because in my whole life i have never ever received such money before and this has been a new experience to me and my family also.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
With this transfer from Givedirectly i have started a small business of a tea room which is giving me enough profits to buy food for my family and some other basic needs basic needs, and without this money i couldn't have been able to start this business so my life is not the same as before.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Food, beddings and start a small business
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy food as I am starving currently due to lack of money to buy food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the morning when I go to find piece so that I can feed my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have always wanted to do business but I was lacking the financial muscle to do it and it gas always been hard to support my family.
