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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 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 has changed a lot because I have bought things I was admiring to have such as a fridge.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
This is a good organisation because we are able to aquire what we want.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought more things for my shop, a fridge and food
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?
When I got the money I was so happy
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I was struggling to keep cold drinks and when I got the money I decided to buy a fridge to ease this challenge
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfer on buying a fridge so that I can be selling cold drinks
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This money will help start the business of my dreams. I have always wanted to start a hardware shop. With this money i will be able to start my business
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am mostly happy when i have food
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Mostly i have problems to find money to sustain my family my business is seasonal
