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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 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 is very greatful life is okay now she has shelter
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The recipient has no issues
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient used her transfers to buy iroonsheets food and mattress and other household items
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 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 joy in my heart knowing that I will have moneu
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
There is a big difference because now i am enjoying givedirectlys money
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought ironsheets, matress maize and fertilizer including a solar panel
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
it means that now I have a chance to starta small business that will help me with my day to day life. I have always wanted to own a business but I lacked the resources this money means now I have the chance.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happy through out the whole day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I mainly face the challenge of food. I usually have maize but to find supporting food requires that I have money which I usually don't have.
