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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($337 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?
My life would have been very difficult and I would have been sad. This is because a lot of people in our village received these transfers and they are all happy. I am also happy because I am one of the people who has benefited from GiveDirectly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
My opinion is that GiveDirectly did a very good job in our area. The GiveDirectly staff were very respectful and they gave us all the necessary advice to make sure that no one steals the transfers from us.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the transfers that I received to start a blanket selling business. The business is doing well and my family is very happy because now we have a source of income.
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?
He was very happy because never expected
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
His life has greatly changed
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
He bought furniture, used farming, and paid school fees
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
To help us improve our livelihood
What is the happiest part of your day?
in the afternoon
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
