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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?
The recipient life has changed beyond measure cause he was able to buy the things he was lacking in his life
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues with the program
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is very greatful cause he was able to start a business, bought food clothes and iroonsheets
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?
The moment I saw the message of the cash, I was so happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Alot has changed for the better in my life. Apart from sleeping peacefully, I now have electricity in my home which I use charge other people's phones as a business. I have a cassava farm and I plan to sell the cassava in june this year to generate more income.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy a matress, a blanket, a bicycle, fertilizer which I applied to my maize, a solar panel and I used some of the money to start a new farm when I planted cassava.
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The program is helpful. I don't have a proper house. The funds will help me to build a house. I will also buy food and clothes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when i find money to buy food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
